Man Utd close on Ederson as midfield targets emerge
Frank Leboeuf backs Man Utd to sign PSG’s Warren Zaire-Emery, saying Michael Carrick could guide the 20-year-old. United are already close to Atalanta’s Ederson after Casemiro’s exit.
Rashford discussed Barcelona with new signing Anthony Gordon, while Man Utd target Nathaniel Brown is said to have agreed terms with Bayern, though a fee with Frankfurt remains unresolved.
Incoming £39m signing Ederson is called up by Brazil for the World Cup, replacing injured right back Wesley. The Atalanta midfielder will join Man Utd on a four-year deal after the tournament.
Ex-Man United striker Anthony Martial agreed to terminate his Monterrey deal a year early after 1 goal in 20 games, a shoulder injury and a training exile following a touchline outburst.
Man United full-back Noussair Mazraoui suffered a suspected slight shoulder dislocation in Morocco’s 1-1 draw with Norway. He will have a scan before their World Cup opener against Brazil on 6/13.
Mason Greenwood’s potential £47.5m move to Fenerbahce could reunite him with ex-Man United team-mate Fred, with United due around £19m via a 40% sell-on if the deal proceeds under new president Aziz Yildirim.
Former Man Utd striker Robin van Persie is sacked by Feyenoord despite finishing second and securing Champions League qualification.
Man United are targeting Marc Cucurella after the Spain defender told Chelsea he wants to leave this summer.
Man City lead World Cup call-ups with 19 players. Bayern have 17, Arsenal 16, PSG follow, Barcelona 5th. Crystal Palace have more than Liverpool, Man United and Real Madrid, with United ranked 9th.
Gary Neville says Sir Alex Ferguson would have ensured Declan Rice and Harry Kane joined Man United, claiming Rice would not have left West Ham for anywhere but Old Trafford under Ferguson.
Man Utd plan a decisive move for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, rivaling Arsenal, with finances potentially forcing the Magpies to consider major offers.
Ruben Amorim revealed United closely managed Christian Eriksen’s health in 2025. Eriksen, now at Wolfsburg, collapsed in Denmark’s friendly vs Ukraine but is ‘conscious and doing well’, per DBU and team doctor Morten Boesen.
Man United scouts watched Inter forward Francesco Pio Esposito as he scored in Italy’s 1-0 win over Greece. Arsenal, Spurs and Chelsea also monitor him. Inter chief Beppe Marotta insists the 20-year-old is not for sale.
Jose Mourinho wants Aurelien Tchouameni to stay at Real Madrid, denting Man United’s £84m ‘dream’ move. United close on Atalanta’s Ederson and track Sandro Tonali, Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton and Mateus Fernandes.
Portugal’s Rafael Leao explains his friendly red, saying he protected a teammate. Man Utd’s Bruno Fernandes replied ‘United’ on Instagram in support.
Carrick recalled using West Ham relegation pain to thrive at Man Utd, a message that could appeal to linked target Jarrod Bowen after the Hammers dropped to the Championship.
Man Utd have held talks to sign Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado as Michael Carrick continues his midfield rebuild.
Man Utd eye Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, with a potential edge as his step-sister Maya Le Tissier captains United Women. The 22-year-old is with England’s training group in the US amid rival interest.
Man Utd are set to seal their first summer signing, likened to Antonio Valencia, as Carrick’s side build after a strong interim spell.
