Man United promote youth as Maguire talks continue
Report claims United target Newcastle’s Lewis Hall as a specialist left-back to compete with Luke Shaw, with Patrick Dorgu eyed for a more attacking role.
Teenager Sekou Kone joins Lausanne Sport on loan, impressing with ball-winning and technique. He could feature in the Conference League as United monitor the Lausanne partnership.
After AC Milan’s move collapsed, Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta could be available cheaper in summer, giving United a potential experienced option up front.
Dimitar Berbatov met Benjamin Sesko at Michael Carrick’s request to discuss conditioning and decision-making. Sesko then hit a stoppage-time winner vs Fulham and has 4 goals in 4 games.
United are eyeing Bournemouth’s Alex Scott for midfield creativity, with a reported €200m budget for three priority signings this summer.
United blocked January Serie A moves for Harry Maguire. Initial talks held over a new deal as the 32-year-old shines under Carrick, but no agreement yet and his future remains open.
Bruno Fernandes sits on 12 Premier League assists, all in his last 14 games. With 14 matches left, he chases Henry and De Bruyne’s 20-assist mark, buoyed by higher xA under Carrick and a central No 10 role.
Ronaldo, 41, reportedly refused to play for Al-Nassr amid Benzema’s Al-Hilal move. A Man Utd return is dismissed by Wes Brown, with MLS or Portugal floated. He has a £44m clause and 17 league goals this season.
Carrick may stick with a winning XI vs Tottenham: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Diallo, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo. Mount a doubt, Dorgu and De Ligt out, Sesko pushing to start.
Ruben Amorim will wait until summer to speak on his United exit, seen as respectful to Carrick’s run. Alex Iwobi praises Kobbie Mainoo after their duel, with the midfielder thriving under Carrick.
Transfermarkt launch an Instagram ‘UK club followers cup’ seeded by market value. Man United are in the last 16 as fans vote in story polls to decide who advances.
Inter CEO Beppe Marotta hails Juventus’ ‘unrepeatable’ Pogba deal, signing him free from United then selling him back for €115m, praising Mino Raiola’s role.
Fabrizio Romano says Andre Onana is expected to leave United this summer after his Trabzonspor loan, with a permanent exit targeted as Senne Lammens impresses as No 1.
United and Liverpool have held talks over Wolves’ 18-year-old Mateus Mane, priced at £45-50m, after extensive scouting of the versatile attacker.
Ex-United defender Wes Brown says Beckham owning United would be a ‘dream come true’, though he doubts it is imminent amid Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s current role.
Carrick drafts in JJ Gabriel, Jack Moorhouse, Jack and Tyler Fletcher and Yuel Helafu for Spurs prep, with 17-year-old Helafu staying with the main group as United emphasise youth involvement.
