Man Utd weigh Rashford sale and Shaw pay cut
In a fan poll, 88% want Joshua Zirkzee sold. The forward has 9 goals and 4 assists in 75 United games, including 2 goals in 26 matches in 2025-26, with Serie A interest noted.
Tottenham and Manchester United are attempting to jump ahead of Bayern Munich to sign a highly rated teenage midfield target this summer.
Manchester United and Tottenham are monitoring Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow as a potential backup signing, with his contract talks unresolved and a free agency risk.
Man City are confident of signing Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson in a £120m-plus deal, beating United in the race. United focus on Ederson, Matheus Fernandes and dream target Aurelien Tchouameni.
United assess five strikers to compete with Benjamin Šeško, with Victor Osimhen the dream target. Alternatives include Jean-Philippe Mateta, Dušan Vlahović, Eli Junior Kroupi and Robert Lewandowski.
City visit United in September and host them in March in the 2026-27 Premier League schedule, highlighting two Manchester derbies in a post-Guardiola season.
Jose Mourinho is considering a move for ex-United midfielder Scott McTominay at Real Madrid, with Dani Ceballos set to leave and Aurelien Tchouameni wanted by United but likely to stay.
Michael Carrick may be without up to nine United players for the Premier League opener due to World Cup fatigue, including Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford.
Jose Mourinho is considering a move for ex-United midfielder Scott McTominay at Real Madrid, with Dani Ceballos set to leave and Aurelien Tchouameni wanted by United but likely to stay.
Luke Shaw must accept a wage cut to sign a new United deal, similar to Harry Maguire’s extension. His current contract runs to 2027 with a 12-month option as United weigh left-back plans.
United and Aston Villa track Como forward Martin Baturina after his World Cup goal for Croatia. Como reportedly rejected a €50m bid, with the 23-year-old under contract to 2030.
Real Madrid’s pursuit of Mateus Fernandes could open a route for United to sign Aurelien Tchouameni. United are also targeting midfield reinforcements alongside an agreed deal for Ederson.
Ex-United defender Wes Brown urges Tuchel to pair John Stones with Marc Guehi over Ezri Konsa for England vs Ghana, while saying dropping Harry Maguire was not a mistake after the 4-2 Croatia win.
Bruno Fernandes drew criticism after Portugal’s 1-1 draw with DR Congo, with Ronaldo also questioned. Katia Aveiro ‘liked’ a post mocking the United captain’s display.
United reject further Barcelona loans for Marcus Rashford and invite agents to propose permanent moves. Rashford scored for England in the 4-2 win over Croatia at the World Cup.
