Manchester United Daily News Roundup
Ex-United boss Erik ten Hag becomes FC Twente sporting director. Twente say they would not block him if the Netherlands job arises, though he is focused on the role now.
Jaap Stam urges Manchester United to sign Barcelona captain Frenkie de Jong in January, praising his control, creativity and passing from his Ajax days. The report insists Barça will not sell.
Tyrell Malacia will seek talks with Michael Carrick over his future as his deal runs down. With Shaw and Patrick Dorgu ahead at left-back, a January exit is possible despite recent squad reintegration.
United monitor Wolves’ João Gomes as a Casemiro successor, but face competition from Atlético Madrid and Napoli. Fee expected £35-45m, with Atlético armed by Conor Gallagher sale and pushing sooner.
Report claims United are considering Xabi Alonso for the permanent job after his Real Madrid stint, despite his Liverpool past.
United forward Rachel Williams, 38, leaves for Leicester on a deal to 2027, returning to her hometown club and reuniting with Rick Passmoor.
Carrick’s 4-2-3-1 lifts Kobbie Mainoo and Benjamin Sesko, boosts Noussair Mazraoui. Mason Mount may lose minutes, Luke Shaw less suited at left-back, and centre-backs face greater strain.
United target Nottingham Forest’s Murillo as a left-footed centre-back to upgrade a back line with only two clean sheets. Scouts rate him ‘very, very effective’, but his long contract means a big fee.
Toni Kroos says he had agreed to join Manchester United in 2014 but declined after David Moyes was sacked and Louis van Gaal arrived, then signed for Real Madrid instead.
Man United have held secret talks over a short-term loan for an unnamed midfielder with Premier League experience who currently plays abroad, as Michael Carrick seeks to bolster midfield.
Michael Carrick dismisses Roy Keane’s comment about his wife as irrelevant, focuses on uniting Manchester United and improving ahead of his first game in charge against Manchester City.
Ruud Gullit brands United a ‘graveyard’ for players and coaches, questions Amorim’s fit and urges the club to fix its ‘vibe’, while discussing Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee.
United consider £30m-rated Hayden Hackney, admired by Michael Carrick, to add midfield quality for a likely 4-2-3-1. Middlesbrough prefer to keep him in January.
Bruno Fernandes stays until summer. Juventus get ‘green light’ to chase Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, a long-time United option. Moves for Joshua Zirkzee and Kobbie Mainoo are on hold.
Harry Maguire, out of contract in under six months, is linked with Inter, Napoli and Fiorentina, though he is focused on the Manchester derby and proving fitness after a recent return.
Ruben Neves is offered to Chelsea, with United also interested. The ex-Wolves midfielder could return from Al-Hilal to add control and leadership if a reasonable fee is agreed.
Rio Ferdinand claims Victor Osimhen would ‘100%’ join Manchester United if they bid, though the striker is contracted to Galatasaray until 2029 and a move is seen as more likely in 2026.
Forest’s Elliot Anderson, linked to United, is valued near £100m. Thomas Tuchel privately called him a ‘gift’ after his U21 Euros displays, raising his England standing and transfer intrigue.
