Published Sep 8, 2026, 11:10 AM GMT+1

Dominic is a football journalist for Football FanCast, specialising in Premier League reporting, transfer analysis and the EFL. He graduated from the University of Huddersfield in 2022 with a first-class honours degree in Sports Journalism.
 

Since leaving university, Dominic has written for several leading football publications, including GiveMeSport, Football FanCast, The Transfer Tavern and Sports Mole, producing everything from transfer exclusives and breaking news to in-depth analysis and match coverage.
 

Dominic has previously worked in club media with FC Halifax Town, as well as for The Halifax Courier, where he interviewed figures including Pete Wild, Gary Johnson and Phil Parkinson. He has also interviewed the likes of Gus Poyet and Dean Saunders for Football FanCast.
 

His expertise lies in assessing the credibility of transfer stories, analysing what potential deals mean for clubs on and off the pitch and providing context behind football's biggest talking points. Through years of covering Sunderland and Newcastle United, Dominic has developed an extensive understanding of football in the North East, their recruitment strategies and the issues that matter most to supporters. His reporting is informed by established relationships across the football industry, providing valuable insight into the game's biggest stories.
 

A Tranmere Rovers supporter, Dominic has a particular passion for the EFL and enjoys covering every level of the English football pyramid.

Gary Neville has suggested Man United's backline could harm their chances of having a successful season, saying after the recent 2-2 draw against Everton: "I don't think it's going to go away and that's my big fear.

"I think conceding goals is going to chase them and hunt them down the road and I don't know how Michael deals with it because he's got his best back four on the pitch. I don't know why Shaw went off with five minutes to go – hopefully he's not injured."

Only four sides have shipped more goals than the Red Devils in the Premier League so far this season, with the 2-2 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium taking their tally to six.

As such, it may be a savvy move for Carrick to improve his defensive options, not least because he has two centre-backs whose current contracts are set to expire at the end of the season.

Thiaw could be the answer to United's problems, given that he is a well-rounded centre-back, according to former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, who said: "Malick is an outstanding talent and has a little bit of everything in his game."

Since joining the Magpies last summer, the German has established himself as an important player, appearing for 2,964 minutes in the Premier League last season, the highest number in the squad, and he has scored a total of four goals in 38 top flight matches.

Moreover, the 25-year-old has also impressed from a defensive point of view, averaging 5.0 clearances per 90 in the Premier League this term, which is more than any other member of Matthias Jaissle's squad.

Man Utd enter the race to sign Malick Thiaw

According to a report from Caught Offside, Man United have entered contention to sign Thiaw, and they are now monitoring his performances for Newcastle, but there is set to be competition from rivals Liverpool.

Both sides are assessing potential centre-back signings ahead of 2027, but the Magpies are reluctant to sanction a departure, and it could take around £65m - £70m to tempt them into a sale.

Jaissle's side remain in a strong negotiating position too, as the Germany international remains under contract until 2029, after penning a four-year deal when he joined from AC Milan last summer.

As such, both Man United and Liverpool could find it difficult to get deals done next year, but their interest is only tentative at this stage.