Man Utd slip to Wrexham as Santos debuts, transfer focus shifts
Report claims a £42m World Cup performer wants to join Manchester United to bolster midfield depth.
United hold serious doubts over signing Brighton’s Carlos Baleba after a poor 2025-26 and a £100m valuation. Carrick still seeks midfield depth alongside Tielemans, Santos and Mainoo amid Ugarte’s injury.
United target Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, believing he is open to an Old Trafford move to compete with Luke Shaw, though Newcastle plan to block a sale. Balde is monitored as an alternative.
Radek Vitek is prepared to leave Manchester United to secure first-team football as a No. 1 elsewhere.
Pundits Oliver and Ahmed urge Milan to sign Man Utd wing-back Noussair Mazraoui, praising his versatility and ‘phenomenal’ World Cup, though no talks are underway.
United and Newcastle track Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson, valued at €60m and under contract to 2029.
United lose 1-0 to Wrexham in Helsinki, Sam Smith scoring. Andrey Santos solid; Vitek, Dan Gore and Tyler Fletcher impress after half-time. Yoro at right-back struggles, Maguire steady, Mbeumo lively.
Sporting’s Maxi Araújo plans to stay, with a new deal looming and a €80m clause. Man Utd and Chelsea remain interested but contacts are only exploratory.
United eye a new striker as they continue to reinforce their attack.
Ex-Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim will decide Yunus Musah’s future at Milan. Leeds have enquired over a £24m move but must wait for the green light.
Ederson signs new Atalanta deal after a failed £38m United move due to a medical issue. Carrick has added Santos, Tielemans and Darlow, with Onana’s Trabzonspor loan extended. Tyler Fredricson nears a permanent exit, with Celtic linked.
Roma have bid €46m for Man Utd target Crysencio Summerville, but that offer was rejected as £50m is sought. United’s move could hinge on a Marcus Rashford decision.
United lead West Ham for Leicester centre-back Ben Nelson, who will be sold if the £10m valuation is met.
Kobbie Mainoo suffered sharp back pain in training and missed England’s 6-4 third-place win over France. Thomas Tuchel said the midfielder was not ready to play, giving United a fitness concern.
United lose opening pre-season friendly to Wrexham in Scandinavia, with new signing featuring alongside Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire. First-teamers lack sharpness as Carrick’s side start with defeat.
