Man Utd eye Mateus Fernandes and Marc Casado as Rashford interest grows
Man United are monitoring Barcelona’s Marc Casado as they rebuild their midfield, with Mateus Fernandes viewed as a leading target and Ederson reportedly agreed, while Casemiro is set to depart.
Burnley are urged to sign Man United goalkeeper Radek Vitek after a standout Bristol City loan. With Senne Lammens seen as Michael Carrick’s No 1, United could sell the 22-year-old, who has two years left on his deal.
After Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Morocco, Alan Shearer branded Gabriel ‘shaky’ and Lucas Leiva said Brazil were ‘never in control’. Casemiro was substituted at half-time amid midfield struggles.
Man United are edging closer to landing West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes in an €80m-plus deal, while Bayern have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of Marcus Rashford after talks with his agent.
Man United and Aston Villa are keeping tabs on Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. United are expected to sell Altay Bayindir and Andre Onana and want another goalkeeper to support Senne Lammens.
Ex-Leeds striker Mark Viduka says he held talks with Sir Alex Ferguson over a Man United move in 2001 before staying at Leeds. He later joined Middlesbrough and now runs a coffee shop in Zagreb.
Man United have confirmed Jadon Sancho will leave when his contract expires on 30 June after a toxic breakdown with Erik ten Hag and subsequent exile, with later loans following. He is linked with PSV, Besiktas and a return to Dortmund as he seeks to rebuild.
Steven Gerrard, linked with Burnley, is targeting Man United assistant Steve Holland as his No 2. Holland has worked with Michael Carrick since January, making any Turf Moor move a major coup.
Michael Owen suggests Arsenal should consider signing Man United’s Marcus Rashford, claiming he would upgrade their attack if a Barcelona move falls through.
Anthony Martial was reportedly prevented from leaving Man United by Joel Glazer on two occasions, left in 2024, and has now had his Monterrey deal terminated early to become a free agent.
Architecture firm Populous have drawn up plans for Manchester United’s future stadium and are behind designs for 2030 Morocco and 2034 Saudi World Cup venues.
Report hints United are targeting another ‘Mainoo-esque’ midfielder, with Jason Wilcox keen to seal a big-money move swiftly.
Papers say Michael Carrick has left the door ajar for Marcus Rashford to resume his Man United career, while Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s sale of Nice has reportedly collapsed.
Ex-Man United boss Ruben Amorim is in contention for AC Milan after Allegri’s exit, with Oliver Glasner and Matthias Jaissle also under consideration.
