Manchester United Daily News Roundup
Man United recall 19-year-old Emma Watson from Crystal Palace after 8 games, 2 goals and an assist. She returns amid squad tweaks following arrivals of Lea Schuller and Hanna Lundkvist.
Sir Alex Ferguson, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt watched Man United’s 2-1 FA Cup loss to Brighton. Butt touted Carrick or Tuchel, and floated Roy Keane, while Scholes ruled out Southgate, Xavi, Glasner.
Man United have reportedly bid £30m for Atletico’s Marcos Llorente after scouting him. Atletico weigh up the offer, with the versatile 30-year-old out of contract next summer.
Bruno Fernandes’s X account was hacked after the 2-1 FA Cup loss to Brighton, posting ‘let’s get rid of INEOS’ and other crude messages. Man United warned fans not to engage while recovery was sought.
Man United lose 2-1 to Brighton in the FA Cup third round, compounding a dire season after Grimsby loss and Amorim’s sacking. Darren Fletcher urges push for Champions League amid manager uncertainty.
Ruben Amorim dodges transfer talk after a 1-1 draw at Leeds. Loanee Harry Amass weighs options amid Championship interest, with Stoke leading a 12-club chase after his response to Amorim’s remarks.
Fabrizio Romano says Michael Carrick is now favourite for Man United’s interim job after positive talks, with Solskjaer still keen. Announcement expected within 24-48 hours, long-term search ongoing.
Former Man United captain Antonio Valencia joins Wythenshawe Vets, adding to a group of ex-Premier League players at the Sunday league side.
On loan from Man United, Marcus Rashford won the Spanish Super Cup with Barcelona, came on late in a 3-2 win over Real Madrid and signalled he wants to stay beyond this season.
After the 2-1 FA Cup loss to Brighton, Darren Fletcher confronted referee Simon Hooper and was booked, calling Shea Lacey’s red card ‘poor refereeing’. Lacey apologised for dissent after a second yellow.
Man United are regularly scouting Sassuolo’s 22-year-old Tarik Muharemović. Interest also from Spurs, Newcastle, Inter, Juventus and RB Leipzig, though a January move is unlikely.
