Man Utd face unbeaten Bournemouth as injuries bite
United reject Barcelona’s plan to extend Marcus Rashford’s loan and stagger the €30m clause, insisting on full payment this summer. Rashford wants to stay at Barcelona.
Carrick says de Ligt’s back issue offers no timeline and he may miss the season, though United hope for a return by late campaign. Martinez is also out, while Maguire has started every game under Carrick.
Man United Women face Everton with doubts over Dominique Janssen and Jayde Riviere. Leah Galton, Ella Toone and Anna Sandberg remain out as Marc Skinner seeks more goals, highlighting Elisabeth Terland’s role.
United linked with Joao Gomes for £44m and in ‘advanced talks’ for Bruno Guimaraes at £69m. Champions League push under Carrick could aid summer midfield overhaul amid uncertainty over his permanent status.
United, third and resurgent under Carrick, visit unbeaten Bournemouth. De Ligt, Martínez and Dorgu are out, while Mazraoui is a doubt. Fernandes has assisted each of Casemiro’s last five league goals.
Sky Sports shows Bournemouth vs Man United at 20:00 GMT, coverage from 19:30. United chase a Champions League boost, while the unbeaten Cherries aim to extend a 10-game league run.
Opinion piece says Carrick should drop United’s most valuable player before Bournemouth, calling for a ruthless selection.
Belgium call up Mika Godts and Nathan De Cat for March friendlies vs USA and Mexico.
Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire are recalled to England’s 35-man squad, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is omitted.
Carrick praises Mainoo’s ‘really impressive’ form but urges balance before Bournemouth. Mazraoui likely available, while de Ligt, Martínez and Dorgu are out. Mount in squad but not ready to start.
Ex-United boss Amorim is tipped for Benfica if Mourinho goes, after a poor United stint ended in January. Carrick has lifted United towards Champions League while a permanent successor remains undecided.
Joshua King recalls Bournemouth blocking a 2020 return to Man United, with a £25m bid rejected before United signed Odion Ighalo. King says he was ‘devastated’ and later left for Everton.
