Man Utd focus on Carrick plans and Fernandes stance
United injuries and bans: Maguire suspended, De Ligt still out, Dorgu not ready. Carrick to update on Martinez, Sesko and Mbeumo after Ireland camp before facing Leeds.
United are eyeing a new left-sided forward, with RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye and Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers among their leading targets. Reported fees include up to €100m (£87m) for Diomande and potentially as much as £100m for Rogers.
Bruno Fernandes says he feels at home in Manchester amid exit talk. United have no desire to sell and he will decide after the 2026 World Cup. The captain has eight goals and 17 assists this season.
Carrick says he can handle Old Trafford scrutiny, discusses Maguire’s new deal, Casemiro’s exit and the need for a top midfielder. United have spoken only to him so far as they plan for a title push by 2028.
Talks continue as Man Utd line up a Klopp-style successor to Michael Carrick amid ongoing uncertainty over the Old Trafford job.
Ian Rush says Sir Alex Ferguson tried to sign him after his Juventus stint, as the pair share a light moment at Aintree.
United prepare for Leeds on Monday night, with focus on Carrick’s tweaks and a dropped player admitting he may leave.
Opta rate Man Utd 61.7% to beat goal-shy Leeds. Bruno Fernandes is key, with eight goal involvements against Leeds. Maguire is suspended, Martínez is back. United are unbeaten in nine at Old Trafford, Leeds winless in 12 away.
United are tipped to land an £80m midfield signing this summer, strengthening Carrick’s squad for the rebuild.
Borussia Dortmund have tied Nico Schlotterbeck to a new deal reportedly featuring a €50m-€60m clause, complicating a United move. United’s centre-back pool next season is stated as Maguire, De Ligt, Martinez, Yoro and Heaven in the report.
Leeds plan six changes for Old Trafford, with Tanaka to start amid injuries to Stach, Rodon and James. Farke weighs fitness of Gudmundsson, Bijol and Okafor before facing Man United.
United are reported to value on-loan goalkeeper Radek Vitek at £10m after strong Bristol City form, with Championship sides urged to bid.
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior says Cole Palmer is fully invested and set to stay for years, playing down Man Utd links while praising his chance creation and renewed freshness.
Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho says limited minutes and “bad things” he did led to his £40m move after being banished by Ruben Amorim. He insists he has no regrets and keeps good memories of Man United.
Report claims United will not trigger Jadon Sancho’s option and will let him leave for free to shed £200,000‑a‑week wages after a difficult spell.
Ex-Man Utd man Kieran Richardson retired at 33 after falling out of love with football. He now co-owns Broadwalk Group and trades high-value watches, saying his United profile helps build trust.
Man United U21s lose 3-1 to Newcastle U21s, missing the chance to finish top despite Victor Musa’s goal after Neave, Ferreira and Munda struck.
