Man Utd close on Ederson, eye left-back move
United consider Wolves keeper Sam Johnstone as homegrown deputy with Onana and Bayindir set to be sold. Ex-academy player, 33, could aid Champions League registration quotas.
United eye Brentford’s Igor Thiago after sealing Ederson, with Jason Wilcox keen. The 24-year-old scored 22 league goals, eight from penalties. Brentford value him at £70m.
United could bank about £19m via Mason Greenwood’s 40% sell-on if Fenerbahce buy him from Marseille, while Frenkie de Jong says he was ‘very angry’ at past Barcelona exit rumours to Man United.
Barcelona will listen to offers for Alejandro Balde. Man United, seeking a left-back under Michael Carrick, are monitoring him alongside Lewis Hall and Nathaniel Brown, with City and Villa also keen.
United will not sell 20-year-old Ethan Wheatley permanently this summer despite Schalke interest, with a loan more likely after mixed spells at Northampton and Bradford.
Patrice Evra claims that in his prime he would have ‘eaten’ Lamine Yamal alive, citing his duels with top wingers, despite past Champions League defeats to Barcelona.
Leak claims show Man United’s 26-27 away kit, though details are scarce. Focus shifts to Mizuno’s Prism White Pack boots for the 2026 World Cup with Morelia and Neo models.
United youngster Jack Fletcher thanks Scott McTominay after a late Scotland World Cup call-up following Billy Gilmour’s injury, describing a ‘crazy week’ and rapid inclusion.
Roy Keane says Maguire’s England World Cup omission is ‘on you’, insisting the United defender has not done enough to convince the manager. Maguire says he is ‘shocked and gutted’.
Loftus-Cheek hails Ederson ahead of his £39m move to Man United, calling him physical, quick and strong after the Atalanta star scored and assisted in a 3-2 win over Milan on 10 May.
Birmingham shortlist Dan Ashworth, Kristjaan Speakman and Mike Rigg for director of football. Ex-Man United chief Ashworth is linked, with Blues targeting swift appointment before 2026/27.
Portugal’s Rafael Leao, monitored by Man United, was sent off against Chile after striking Ivan Roman during a touchline scuffle. Portugal still won 2-1 through Bruno Fernandes and Goncalo Guedes.
Report states Man City have held important talks amid a transition post-Guardiola, with a link to Carrick’s top Man United target, but no further details are provided.
