Man Utd weigh £2bn Old Trafford plan as transfer priorities emerge
£2bn, 100,000-capacity Old Trafford plan may use a subsidiary stadium company, risking partial ownership if Glazers or Ratcliffe sell. Funding, land assembly and rising costs remain key hurdles.
United have made an informal enquiry for Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly, who is prepared to leave for more minutes.
Ben Foster recalls Sir Alex Ferguson’s ‘hairdryer’ after a 1-1 vs Sunderland, leading to his £6m move to Birmingham City weeks later.
With Michael Carrick strong for the job, Marco Materazzi says Cesc Fabregas would consider a Man Utd approach despite his Arsenal and Chelsea ties.
Juventus explore Manuel Ugarte as Sandro Tonali alternative, but Manchester United want around €50m. The midfielder has struggled for minutes under Michael Carrick, making a Turin move difficult.
Aston Villa target a ‘magnificent’ Manchester United player, with INEOS ready to offload him this summer. The star, on £120k a week, is pushing to leave.
INEOS could authorise United’s biggest-ever signing this summer, likened to a Ferdinand-level deal, to bolster the defence.
Academy striker Ethan Wheatley once nutmegged Marcus Rashford in training but has struggled on loan, scoring 3 for Northampton and none yet for Bradford City.
United are pursuing a forward upgrade on Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, with a record fee likely required.
Patrick Dorgu returns to grass after hamstring injury and targets Leeds on 13 April. The winger scored v Newcastle, Man City and Arsenal, and boosts Carrick as United chase Champions League qualification.
Man Utd are ‘keeping a close eye’ on Blackburn centre-back Tom Atcheson after strong displays. The 19-year-old has signed a long-term deal but could attract summer bids amid wide Premier League interest.
Ryan Giggs backs Adam Wharton, also namechecks Elliot Anderson, insisting United ‘need two midfielders’. Club may move early to avoid a £100m bidding war and repeat last summer’s swift deals.
Reports link United with Éderson and Jarrad Branthwaite talks, but a $115m price for Yan Diomande is deemed too high. Arsenal also chase Éderson; Liverpool, Spurs active elsewhere.
United value goalkeeper Radek Vitek at £10m after his standout Bristol City loan. Robins fans hail his clean sheets but admit a permanent deal is unlikely without another loan.
