Brentford striker Igor Thiago once hauled fruit at markets and laid bricks to help his family survive. On Saturday, he ripped Manchester United apart in a 3-1 win.

Manchester United suffered an embarrassing League Cup exit to fourth-tier Grimsby on Wednesday, losing 12-11 in a marathon penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw.

Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo said he "grew up wearing" the Manchester United shirt on Monday  after joining the club from Brentford on a deal until 2030, with an option for a further year.

With the 2025-26 season still weeks away, Premier League clubs are already scrambling to strengthen their squads-- fuelled by the looming Club World Cup. Here are five names dominating the early headlines.