Man United weigh Baleba move, Maguire future unclear
Steve McClaren says Sir Alex Ferguson promised Jesper Blomqvist a start in the 1999 final, reshaping Man Utd’s XI before the late Sheringham and Solskjaer comeback over Bayern.
Reports say Man Utd have not held substantive talks with out-of-contract Harry Maguire and are unsure on his future. PSG open talks to extend Luis Enrique amid Man Utd links.
Rennes’ 18-year-old Mohamed Kader Meite chooses Al-Hilal over Man United and Chelsea, with a €30m fee agreed. He will undergo a medical before signing a long-term deal.
André Onana’s camp hold talks in Milan over a summer move back to Inter. He has not played for Man Utd since August, with Altay Bayındır and Senne Lammens now ahead.
Atletico Madrid admire Diogo Dalot’s versatility and could bid in summer, but with his deal to 2028 and key role underlined, a Manchester United exit would be a surprise.
Harry Maguire hails Michael Carrick’s training demos and hands-on methods, with shorter, tougher sessions and tailored work. Ayden Heaven praises guidance from Jonny Evans and Jonathan Woodgate.
Teddy Sheringham urges Man United to recall Rasmus Hojlund from his Napoli loan after 10 goals, citing Michael Carrick’s potential influence. Gianfranco Zola says Hojlund is ‘driving everyone crazy’.
Man Utd scouts like Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye, who has ‘several’ admirers at Old Trafford after strong AFCON and Premier League displays. Any move may hinge on the next manager.
Free agent Jesse Lingard, 33, has held talks with multiple Premier League clubs after leaving FC Seoul, eyeing a return to England.
Barcelona back off Levante striker Etta Eyong, boosting Man Utd’s chances. The Cameroon international, with a €30m clause, praised United and his link with Bryan Mbeumo.
Galatasaray’s vice-president flies to UK for talks, with Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo named as targets. Moves are deemed unlikely as Carrick gives both more opportunities.
Man Utd and Arsenal scout Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Toure, 19, after AFCON displays. Valued at about €55m, the 35.97 km/h ‘hurricane’ is viewed by United as a potential attacking upgrade.
Brighton lower Carlos Baleba’s price to around €85m, reviving Man Utd’s summer move. The 22-year-old agreed terms previously, and Jaap Stam says he could replace Casemiro alongside Kobbie Mainoo.
Jamie Carragher hails Declan Rice as the ‘modern-day Roy Keane’ after Arsenal’s defeat to Man United, praising his pressing, passing and set pieces.
Round-up hints at a potential Bruno Fernandes successor and a £70m move receiving the green light, with Man Utd tracking a Serie A star.
United, buoyed by wins over Man City and Arsenal under Michael Carrick, host Fulham at Old Trafford on 01/02/2026, 2pm GMT. De Ligt and Zirkzee set to miss out. Prediction given as 3-1 home win.
Aston Villa set a £40m price for goalkeeper Emi Martinez amid Man Utd and Inter interest. A January exit is seen as unlikely given Villa’s season objectives.
