Manchester United’s Europa League final defeat confirms their first absence from European competition in over a decade — but that’s only part of the growing crisis, as looming struggles to comply with Profitability and Sustainability Rules cast an even darker shadow.

Transfer windows provide clubs with the chance to strengthen their squads, an opportunity often seized through bold investments in both rising talents and proven stars.

Being a dream club for players comes at a cost, just as deep as the pride they feel playing there, because the belief that they deserve to be at such a club often feeds their egos.

Ahead of a summer transfer window where several top clubs are on the hunt for a prolific striker to spearhead their attack, Viktor Gyökeres stands out as the most compelling option available.

The maiden edition of the league phase of the Europa League came to an end on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Bilbao, where Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United to end a 17-year trophy drought in an all-English final.

Never in the modern era has Manchester United endured such a dreadful campaign, yet many fans chose denial, clinging to the hope that a successful UEFA Europa League run could mask the harsh reality and perhaps ease the rebuilding process.

Some farewells echo long after the boots are hung, and Kevin De Bruyne’s departure from Manchester City rings like the final note of a symphony; measured, majestic, and unforgettable.

It was a celebratory weekend as clubs celebrated silverware, players, and moments, while some celebrated their stadium as they played there for the final time.

English football has long been a battleground of glory, with clubs etching their names into history through silverware-laden triumphs.