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Man United and Barcelona pursue Fulham's rising star Josh King

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Man United and Barcelona pursue Fulham's rising star Josh King

Summary

Manchester United and Barcelona are competing for 19-year-old Fulham midfielder Josh King, who has made an impressive start to the season. Kings's contract runs until 2029, making a transfer challenging. United is looking for a talented player to potentially succeed Bruno Fernandes, whose future is uncertain. Both clubs have shown significant interest, with Barcelona scouting King during games this season and monitoring Fulham's performance as they sit 19th in the league. A cut-price opportunity may arise if Fulham's situation worsens by the end of the season.

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Status Watch

•Josh King has matched last season's goal tally in just six games.
•Manchester United seeks a backup for Bruno Fernandes amid contract uncertainty.
•Barcelona's scouts are impressed by King's performance this season.
•Fulham's 19th position may prompt clubs to consider a bid if they face relegation.

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10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Man United join Barcelona in the hunt for magical Fulham star who has started the season in sizzling form

What they're saying

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Given that Bruno Fernandes’ future remains uncertain, Manchester United will need to sign a backup for their talisman sooner rather than later.The Portuguese superstar‘s contract expires next summ...
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