Man Utd weigh goalkeeper call as Carrick praise and Maguire update emerge
Man Utd legend Dwight Yorke leaves Trinidad & Tobago after World Cup failure and rejecting a pay cut. TTFA cite financial and technical review, adding ‘the door is not closed’ to future talks.
Stephen Warnock says Jonathan Woodgate called Michael Carrick ‘brilliant’. Carrick started with wins over Man City and Arsenal, then lost 2-1 to 10-man Newcastle. Villa next as United sit third.
Sandro Tonali’s agent attended Brighton vs Arsenal as rumours grow. Reports say Man Utd view him as Casemiro’s heir, Arsenal also keen, with Newcastle said to want around €100m and contract to 2029.
Man Utd join Arsenal and Chelsea in pursuit of Fulham centre-back Sam Amissah, 18. Yet to debut under Marco Silva, he has England U19 caps and could leave in summer seeking first-team chances.
Man Utd are scouting Atlético Mineiro prospect Gabriel Veneno, but the 16-year-old will not be sold soon. Atlético plan to develop him, with a high foreign clause, and FIFA rules bar moves before 18.
Mason Mount will not push to leave this summer, focusing on fitness and proving his £55m value. He aims to aid United’s run-in, with a contract to 2028 plus a 12‑month option.
Report claims United expect around £69m from permanent exits of Rasmus Højlund and Marcus Rashford after loans. Funds eyed for midfield signings to replace Casemiro amid managerial uncertainty.
United appoint Darren Hughes as head of academy development and methodology after 11 years at Man City. He will report to Stephen Torpey and oversee coaching philosophy and youth progression.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 25% stake in Almeria could drop in value if they miss La Liga promotion, with potential £10m-£15m loss, possibly cooling any future plan to invest in Manchester United.
Wayne Rooney earns about £400k a year at the BBC, ends his ‘no attending’ rule to watch Kai at Man United U18s, and reiterates ambition to manage United, even as an assistant if asked.
Senne Lammens cements No 1 spot, enforces a ‘clean sheet’ talk ban, earns Player of the Match vs Everton and Sir Alex Ferguson’s ‘outstanding’ praise. First in, last out at training, adding extra work.
United prospect Noah Ajayi, 17, 6'2, impresses at U18 and U21 level with five goals in 16 games. Versatile left-wing or striker, he shines alongside JJ Gabriel and Kai Rooney ahead of the U18 Cup final.
Man Utd and Chelsea track Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi, but reports say he prefers Arsenal. The forward is weighing a Premier League move, with Arsenal form seen as an advantage.
Ex-Man Utd midfielder Jesse Lingard, 33, signs for Corinthians to 2026 with option, taking No 77 after leaving FC Seoul. The academy graduate made 232 United appearances, winning three trophies.
Harry Maguire’s lawyers insist he has no criminal record and can travel to the US for the 2026 World Cup as they appeal a Greek verdict. The in-form Man Utd defender targets an England recall.
Trabzonspor cannot afford Andre Onana’s £43m price, says vice-president Zeyyat Kafkas, making a permanent move unlikely. The Man Utd loanee is open to Europe if not England as United weigh options.
