Man Utd focus on Champions League as Fernandes talks loom

Stuart Dallas says Leeds can get a result at Old Trafford, as Man United chase Europe and Carrick urges a lively home atmosphere before Monday’s clash.
Fabrizio Romano reports Premier League ‘movement’ for Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche. Man United and Liverpool have tracked the 24-year-old, valued around €50m.
Nicky Butt says a Marcus Rashford return from Barcelona would be a ‘golden nugget’ for Carrick, while Arsenal value Myles Lewis‑Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri at a combined £100m.
Report says Michael Carrick wants Jason Wilcox to break Man United’s transfer record to sign Morgan Rogers this summer.
Ex-Man United winger Nani hails nephew Leonardo Varela, 17, signing his first deal with Sporting Lisbon, while the 39-year-old continues playing for Kazakhstan side Aktobe.
Matthijs de Ligt has been sidelined over four months with a back injury and still has no return date for Man United.
Victor Musa scored a header in Man United U21s’ 3-1 loss to Newcastle after training with the first team ahead of Leeds. Noah Ajayi and Chido Obi also featured.
Fabrizio Romano says Bruno Fernandes is tempted to stay at Man United if they secure Champions League football, despite Saudi, Bayern and PSG interest. Talks set for end of season.
Stuttgart reportedly remove Angelo Stiller’s £35m clause, hindering Man United’s move. With Casemiro to leave, Carrick targets a passer like Stiller plus a defensive midfielder alongside Kobbie Mainoo.
Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi, a free agent this summer, is in talks with Man United, Chelsea and Tottenham, with a decision ‘close’, per Matteo Moretto.
Man United and Nottingham Forest are linked with Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, valued around £20m. He reportedly earns about £10k a week at St Mary’s.
Michael Carrick hails Mason Mount’s versatility and says he is fit after injury, eyeing minutes in the run-in as Man United chase Champions League qualification.
Man City are reportedly moving for Sporting’s Morten Hjulmand, who had been linked to Man United, with his £70m clause a guide to price.
Report claims INEOS want Harry Maguire to help lure Elliot Anderson, with Man United preparing an offer for the £100m-rated midfielder.
Blackburn’s 19-year-old defender Tom Atcheson is on Man United and Newcastle’s radar, but a fan pundit urges him to stay and establish himself before a move.