Man Utd weigh winger moves as Lacey returns to training
United and Barcelona are eyeing Juventus’ Manuel Locatelli, who could be available for about €25m. United want two midfielders, with Locatelli seen as a value option with Champions League pedigree.
U18s striker JJ Gabriel nets twice in a 5-2 win over Nottingham Forest, taking him to 16 league goals. Patrice Evra hails Luis Enrique as a ‘dream coach’ option if Carrick is not made permanent.
Melvine Malard’s energy and goals drive Man United Women’s push, with nine WSL goal involvements and three in Europe as they target the League Cup final against Chelsea.
Teenager Shea Lacey, 18, is back in first-team training after injury. The winger has 3 senior outings this season and 8 goals in 8 PL2 games, offering Carrick an impact option for the run-in.
William Osula’s 90th-minute winner gave Newcastle a 2-1 win over Man United after Casemiro’s equaliser, ending Michael Carrick’s unbeaten run. Osula dedicated the goal to his father.
Fabrizio Romano says United have shown interest in Alejandro Balde but have not opened talks, with Barcelona unwilling to sell and Balde focused on recovery.
United and Liverpool seek removal of Grok-generated X posts mocking the Munich and Hillsborough disasters and Diogo Jota’s death, after vulgar content targeting United fans went viral.
Juan Mata scores a curled free-kick for Melbourne Victory and challenges Bruno Fernandes to replicate it, after Bruno and Harry Maguire shared his strike on Instagram.
Newcastle set a £87m price for Sandro Tonali amid interest from Man United, Arsenal and Real Madrid. United plan two midfield signings with Casemiro leaving and Ugarte also set to move on.
United are considering a move for Dejan Kulusevski if Tottenham are relegated. The Swede, out this season with a knee injury, is admired as a left-sided option who can play across the front.
Report claims United expect Barcelona to trigger £26m option for Marcus Rashford and have shortlisted Ndiaye, Barcola, Godo, Diomande and Jesus Rodriguez as potential replacements.
Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton will only leave for a Champions League club. United’s bid hinges on qualifying, with the 22-year-old under contract to 2029 and also tracked by Liverpool and City.
United shortlist Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier for a new left winger. Bournemouth could sell but his deal to 2029 means £40m+. Club also eye midfield, left-back and centre-back reinforcements.
Ex-coach Malick Diop says Tromsø defender Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh, 19, should move in summer as United step up interest, with Berrada and Wilcox planning a scouting ‘blitz’ to beat rivals.
