Wild Transfer Drama in Manchester…

In a twist more dramatic than a last-minute own goal, Ivan “Goal Machine” Toney has taken a potshot at Manchester United’s own Bruno “Pass Master” Fernandes! Criticizing the bemused Portuguese football wizard for turning his nose up at a team in Saudi Arabia, Toney couldn’t help but metaphorically lob a football at Bruno’s serene forehead. Toney’s been living his best life in the Saudi Pro League — breaking nets quicker than you can say “back of the net!” — and he’s calling out Bruno for not seeing the sunshine and palm trees through his Old Trafford gloom.

This zany scene unfolds as Toney, fresh from his desert adventure with 30 goals in a mere 44 games, gets called back to represent the Three Lions, courtesy of a mysterious letter from Coach Thomas Tuchel’s carrier owl. Back in England, Toney chuckles to himself, “Bruno must think we’ve got sand in our boots!” All the while extolling the glory of his overseas escapades, Toney urges everyone to grab their brass goggles and check out the league firsthand before judging.

Yet, Bruno’s decision, lovingly battle-tested at a family war council, sees him sculpting ambitions in the Theater of Dreams still. With a wallet that could have been as fat as the Queen’s crown, he chose glory, family, and the unyielding glory of the bright-red jersey. Al-Hilal’s seductive whispers may have failed, but the saga surely leaves fans wheeling with joy like juggling cheerleaders on matchday! Kooky enough for you? Now, for the play-by-play on this hilarity, stay glued to The Manchester Evening News!