Man Utd focus on Everton as Carrick outlines long-term plan
Report claims Manchester United show serious interest in Galatasaray’s Gabriel Sara, a Leeds target who held talks, after his Champions League goal and assist.
Report claims Zinedine Zidane has a verbal deal to coach France after 2026 World Cup, denting Ratcliffe’s hopes. Carrick’s strong interim run continues as United assess alternatives.
Carrick calls United job ‘the ultimate role’, says he is planning long term while results improve after Amorim’s sacking. Club still eye summer options but his strong start boosts his case.
United U18 Kai Rooney reacts as teammate Alfie Walker is released after nine years, writing ‘Will be missed brother’. Rooney, 16, has debuted for U18s, with scholarship and pro terms yet unconfirmed.
Dalot says Anthony Martial ‘could be the best player in the world’ with consistency, recalling training brilliance. Rio Ferdinand notes Carrick once touted Martial for Ballon d’Or potential.
FA issue Sir Jim Ratcliffe only a reminder after ‘colonised by immigrants’ remark. Michael Carrick says United uphold equality and focus stays on Everton, with Mount close and De Ligt behind in fitness.
Dalot says Carrick’s advantage is knowing ‘what it is to play for Man United’, bringing balance and clear tactical messages after replacing Amorim and starting with four wins in five.
Dalot backs Kobbie Mainoo, saying Amorim’s freeze-out will benefit him, praising his response since Carrick’s arrival and stressing the need to stay humble and wait for chances.
Report claims United lead Liverpool for Wolves’ 18-year-old Mateus Mane, valued around £50m after 13 goal contributions. Versatile forward seen as long-term option if Wolves go down.
Manchester United and Inter are linked with Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, valued around €60m, though his contract runs to 2028 with a €1bn clause and Barca still see him as key.
Gossip roundup links Man Utd with a €50m move for Trent Alexander-Arnold, interest in Edmond Tapsoba and Mateus Mané, and notes Casemiro weighing Inter Miami. Speculative reports cited.
Team news and lineup for Manchester United vs Everton in the Premier League, including latest injury updates.
Ex-Man United midfielder Juan Mata, 37, scores a 40-yard lob and a top-corner strike for Melbourne Victory in a 3-1 derby win over Melbourne City, earning Player of the Match in his A-League revival.
On loan at Barcelona, Marcus Rashford returns to training after a knee injury. Carrick says United role is ‘the ultimate’ and he is planning long term as Everton await on Monday.
Carrick says Mason Mount is getting closer, Matthijs De Ligt is behind in recovery, Patrick Dorgu remains out with a hamstring, and Harry Maguire has trained since the West Ham knock.
Ex-United academy player Patrick Lacey, 32, is among four charged with attempted murder and related firearms offences after a November shooting in Huyton. All are due in court.
