Man United eye defensive reinforcements as Rashford nears return
Man Utd have made approaches for Wolves midfielder João Gomes. Flamengo interest hinges on Wolves’ relegation, while Napoli are also in the frame. Valuation around €40m.
Barça’s Marc Casado, monitored by Man United, could opt for a lucrative short-term Saudi move despite limited minutes under Hansi Flick, with interest also from Newcastle and Atletico.
Kai Rooney, 16, is eligible for a Man United debut this season after U18 outings, but JJ Gabriel, 15, cannot play Premier League games until 2026/27 under age rules.
United join Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool in tracking Bournemouth’s 19-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi, who has 8 goals in 11 league starts, though he is valued at £80m.
Rashford could return for Barcelona at Girona after a knee scare, while United scout Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu as part of plans to reinforce defence this summer.
Harry Maguire returns to training after a hamstring scare v West Ham. Carrick set to pair Maguire with Lisandro Martínez, while Mason Mount targets Everton. Matthijs de Ligt remains out.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe apologises to the Glazers after ‘colonised’ remark sparks FA scrutiny and fears over sponsors and £1b stadium talks, with Andy Burnham condemning comments.
Tuttosport claim United will scout Juventus’ Pierre Kalulu and Inter wing-back Federico Dimarco at San Siro, amid talk of new deals for both and Inter optimism of keeping Dimarco.
Liverpool reportedly lead Man United and Tottenham for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, 19, with 14 goal contributions. Fee could hit €100m as clubs seek pace and 1v1 threat.
Report claims Man Utd plan to sell Andre Onana after Trabzonspor loan, and Altay Bayindir could also depart. Radek Vitek may be promoted after his Bristol City loan.
Barcelona label Marcus Rashford a ‘key player’ and plan a permanent move, exploring below-clause fee or extended loan with obligation. Rashford says he wants to stay in Spain.
Man United are weighing a €40m bid for Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente, a versatile 31-year-old who has starred in Europe, notably against Liverpool, to bolster midfield depth.
Man United and Newcastle are eyeing Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson, valued at £30-35m. The 28-year-old, dubbed ‘flawless’, has 13 assists and can play both flanks.
Man United are linked with Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye as a potential Rashford replacement, but a £70m price tag could complicate any move for the AFCON-winning Senegal international.
Man Utd hold talks to sign 15-year-old Man City left-back Kasen Brown this summer, with Brighton, Leeds and Nottingham Forest also keen.
Sporting expect captain Morten Hjulmand to leave, with €40m plus bonuses likely to reach €50m. Man United, long admirers under Ruben Amorim, could revisit a midfield move.
