Man Utd boosted for Liverpool, Mainoo pens new deal
Roma loanee Donyell Malen, with 11 goals in 14 Serie A games, draws interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle. Roma plan to buy him for €25m and are unwilling to sell.
Bruno Fernandes once cried when a 2019 Tottenham move collapsed before joining Man United for £47m. With 106 goals and 70 assists for United, his future this summer remains uncertain.
Roy Keane’s 2023 call to sell 10 United players largely happened, with Dalot and Maguire the exceptions. Maguire earned a new deal after impressing under Carrick.
Man United and Fulham are tracking Benfica midfielder Richard Ríos, but Napoli lead the scouting. Benfica would only consider an ‘irresistible’ offer amid a €100m clause, despite €30-45m talk.
Liverpool visit Old Trafford with Salah and Mamardashvili out and Ekitike a long-term absentee. Alisson is a minor doubt who could return. There are no suspensions for the Reds.
United target West Ham left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf to bolster a problem area, with Tyrell Malacia set to leave. Interest may hinge on West Ham’s survival.
United are linked with Ajax winger Mika Godts after a 16-goal, 13-assist breakout, but a mooted £75m fee and past Ajax signings raise doubts over a move.
A £43m-rated Rafael Leao has been offered to Man United, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool also contacted. The 26-year-old wide forward has 10 goals and three assists this season.
Piece contrasts perceptions: Carrick lauded after wins over Man City and Arsenal en route to third, while Slot faces criticism over style and inconsistency despite Liverpool sitting fourth.
Kobbie Mainoo signs a new deal to 2031 after an Old Trafford U-turn. Gary Neville praises Carrick but flags Julian Nagelsmann as a ‘serious’ candidate if United seek a proven elite manager.
United are prepared to test Barcelona’s resolve for Alejandro Balde, with Barca open to a big-money sale if the left-back agrees.
Opinion backs Man United paying £100m for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, citing elite ball-winning stats and a standout display vs Aston Villa as proof he fits United’s needs.
United reportedly eye a shock move for a Chelsea target as summer plans and competition for the permanent manager role take shape.
United are expected to welcome back a Brazilian for Liverpool with Champions League qualification in reach. Predicted lineup and injury latest trailed.
United consider a move for Brentford striker Igor Thiago after 21 league goals, with a fee upwards of £60m mooted. It would be a second Brentford raid after Bryan Mbeumo as Carrick plans for a Champions League return. Livescore
United view Andoni Iraola as the ‘strongest’ alternative to Carrick, attracted by his attacking style after his Bournemouth departure was confirmed. Carrick remains the favourite pending Champions League qualification.
Report touts a potential free transfer for Robert Lewandowski as an experienced option to aid United’s attack, though his huge wages would need slashing.
Mason Mount says United can challenge for next season’s Premier League, calling the title his ‘dream’, and praises Michael Carrick’s impact after his own injury-hit spell.
United have opened talks on a £40m move for an attacking talent, billed as their best signing since Bruno Fernandes. Details remain sparse.
Matheus Cunha returns to training for the Liverpool clash. Dorgu and Yoro were back on the bench against Brentford, De Ligt is out injured and Martinez is suspended. United are third and need two points from four to seal Champions League qualification.
Man United are eyeing Bayern’s Alphonso Davies as left-back cover for Luke Shaw. Bayern could sell if a ‘too good to refuse’ bid arrives. Davies has 15 goals and 38 assists for Bayern.
Barcelona believe they lead United in the pursuit of 18-year-old Independiente del Valle striker Juan Riquelme Angulo as a strategic future signing.
INEOS set a £90m Premier League star as United’s top summer target, dubbed the ‘new Rooney’, in a major planned outlay.
United and Liverpool are eyeing Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, with Barca open to around £43m. United want full-back depth, though Balde prefers to stay and fight for his place.
