Man Utd held at Sunderland as Carrick defends focus
United’s rotated side fail to impress in a flat 0-0 at Sunderland, with fringe players, including Joshua Zirkzee, missing their chance to stake claims.
Casemiro’s minor injury ruled him out at Sunderland, confirming a start-based extension clause will not trigger. United expect him back for Forest as his summer exit nears.
Carrick says Casemiro will be fit for Forest, but United’s 0-0 at Sunderland exposed their struggles without him as Mainoo dropped deeper and Mount offered little threat.
Despite Bruno’s FWA award, the piece argues another United standout has been the real player of the season after the 0-0 at Sunderland.
Man United hold exploratory talks with Maxi Araújo’s agents as Sporting set an €80m clause. Atlético lead the race, with Chelsea, Spurs and Juventus also in contact to avoid a ‘frenetic’ summer auction.
Carrick backs Bruno Fernandes to stay central to Man Utd’s plans as transfer links circulate over a potential midfield overhaul.
Carrick rejects claims United are ‘on the beach’ after 0-0 at Sunderland, praising Lammens and the team’s pride and focus despite a rotated side and few chances.
Atletico lead race for £39m Joao Gomes, a United-linked target. Man Utd have scouted centre-back David Affengruber, who could cost around £17m.
Sunderland dominate but draw 0-0 with Man Utd. Lammens resists pressure, Geertruida hits the post, and United create little until late.
Wayne Rooney urges swift clarity on Michael Carrick’s future to help Manchester United recruit targets ahead of next season.
Mike Dean blasts ‘scared’ referees after VAR ignores a possible elbow on Bruno Fernandes during Man Utd’s 0-0 at Sunderland, citing poor on-field decisions.
Man Utd eye Leicester teen Jeremy Monga, hailed ‘excellent’. The 16-year-old, with 1,000+ senior minutes, could be available for around €6m after Leicester’s relegation.
Man Utd grind out a 0-0 at Sunderland as Senne Lammens thwarts the hosts. A late Matheus Cunha chance is saved, while a Sunderland handball shout is waved away.
After a poor display in the 0-0 at Sunderland, a pundit argues Mason Mount should be sold as United plan a midfield rebuild.
Man United are linked with a ‘new Rashford’, dubbed ‘England’s Ousmane Dembele’, with talks suggested ahead of the summer window, alongside a push to sign a new midfielder.
Opinion piece maps Man United’s summer: target Newcastle duo Sandro Tonali (£100m) and Lewis Hall (£55m) as Casemiro successor and new left-back, weigh Cole Palmer move, and consider Rashford return.
After a 0-0 at Sunderland, report notes Man Utd admire Aurelien Tchouameni and have a relationship with his agents.
Linked with Man Utd and Chelsea, Andoni Iraola says he is in no rush to choose his next job after confirming his Bournemouth exit.
