Man Utd weigh midfield moves amid stadium uncertainty
Manchester United shortlist Fulham’s Antonee Robinson for a new left-back, with Newcastle’s Lewis Hall also admired, amid wider rumours including Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid.
Makerfield by-election could unsettle plans for a 100,000-seat United stadium and 15,000 homes. A new Greater Manchester mayor may review funding and land purchases, though United say work continues.
United eye Bournemouth’s Alex Scott and West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes after shunning £120m Elliot Anderson, while a £35m bid is readied for Lens’ Mamadou Sangare. Ederson deal delayed by World Cup call-up.
Chelsea weigh a move for Marcus Rashford while a separate Man United player’s proposed switch to Barcelona has stalled.
Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella, linked with Manchester United, says he will decide his future after the World Cup, stressing he is happy at Chelsea as Atletico and Barcelona monitor a £40m-plus move.
Gary Neville asks why Manchester United could not maximise Scott McTominay, who left for Napoli in 2024 and thrived with 27 goals in 80 games, winning Serie A Footballer of the Year in 2024/25.
Diogo Dalot, playing left-back, assisted Pedro Neto in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Nigeria and says contributing at both ends is ‘part of my game’, focusing on adapting to Roberto Martínez’s demands.
Harry Maguire fined £1,000 and given three points for 37mph in a 30 zone in Altrincham. Altay Bayindir admits 41mph in Hale Barns. Matheus Cunha charged with speeding and failing to identify the driver.
United refinance $425m debt in a £410m deal, extending maturity to 2031. Annual interest rises from ~$16m to ~$30m at 5.36%. Total obligations top £1bn, complicating 100,000-seat stadium funding.
Former United boss Ruben Amorim is shortlisted by AC Milan after Max Allegri’s sacking, with Oliver Glasner and Matthias Jaissle also under consideration.
England boss Thomas Tuchel hails Forest’s Elliot Anderson as the ‘full package’. Man City lead the race with a £120m offer, while Manchester United also target the midfielder.
Casemiro’s tip helped United move for Atalanta’s Ederson. Bruno Fernandes urges a move for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, with Arsenal interest and an £80m price mooted.
United line up a £34m move for an Elliot Anderson alternative likened to Paul Pogba as they seek midfield reinforcements.
Manchester United join Arsenal and Chelsea in pursuing Barcelona’s Dani Olmo, with Barca keen to keep him. Premier League bids could decide his future.
