Man United focus on stability before Tottenham test
Carrick says Benjamin Sesko, benched despite his Fulham winner, ‘will come on’ against Tottenham to make a difference. He hails Sesko’s training levels and work with coaches including Travis Binnion.
Report claims Barcelona are optimistic of signing Lisandro Martinez, whose deal has 18 months left. United want about £47.7m but could lower if no renewal. He has started eight straight since ACL recovery.
United are linked with Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, who has 16 goal contributions. Fee touted around €100m, with Rogers viewed as a creative option if Bruno Fernandes departs.
Carrick’s United make it four straight wins, beating Tottenham 2-0. Romero sees red for a foul on Casemiro, Mbeumo scores from a Fernandes corner routine, and Fernandes seals it. Vicario thwarts several chances.
Romero’s red for a tackle on Casemiro brings a four-game ban due to it being his second of the league season, equalling Spurs’ Premier League red-card record. He misses Newcastle, Arsenal, Palace and Liverpool.
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Solskjaer reveals he nearly joined Spurs in 1998 before Sir Alex persuaded him to stay, later scoring the 1999 Champions League winner. United now host Tottenham on Saturday.
United and Chelsea are tipped to prepare offers for Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo, seen as a long-term Maguire successor, with talks expected with the player’s camp.
Inter plan to start ex Arsenal and Man Utd midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan at Sassuolo, with Lautaro and Thuram up front. Sommer returns in goal, Dimarco on the flank, Zielinski set as regista.
Opinion contrasts United’s revival with Spurs’ slump post-Europa League win, highlighting Tottenham’s recruitment and hierarchy issues as they visit Old Trafford.
Report says Avram Glazer’s Lancer Capital bid around £1.32bn for RCB and are also in the running for Rajasthan Royals, as United’s owners pursue IPL expansion.
Carrick chases 4th straight win with United 4th in the table. De Ligt, Dorgu, Mount out; predicted XI keeps Fernandes and Mbeumo. Spurs welcome Romero and Van de Ven but remain depleted. Prediction 3-1 United.
Ben Jacobs says United ‘really like’ Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, who can also play as a 9, amid Arsenal interest. Price talk around £50m noted.
Report links United with Juventus’ Manuel Locatelli after prior attempts. Scouts impressed and a summer move is explored amid suggestions of a strained Spalletti relationship.
Kai Rooney plays down ‘new deal’ reports on Instagram. Barcelona will buy loanee Marcus Rashford for £26m if he stays fit, per Sport, as United aim for a fourth straight league win under Carrick vs Spurs.
Leipzig’s 19-year-old Yan Diomande switches to Roc Nation amid heavy interest. United are named among suitors, with a €100m price tag set after his breakout season.
Carrick, up for manager of the month after wins over Man City, Arsenal and Fulham, urges United to avoid ‘knee-jerk’ calls on the long-term coach and focuses on steady progress before Tottenham at Old Trafford.
Report claims United would sell Leny Yoro for €70m after signing him for €62m, with Real Madrid monitoring the 20-year-old centre-back labelled a ‘special talent’.
Under the Munich clock, Carrick, Fernandes, Marc Skinner and Maya Le Tissier laid wreaths as United marked 68 years since Munich, with fans observing silence ahead of Spurs’ visit and further tributes planned.
