Man Utd weigh manager call and major midfield reshuffle
United lead race for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, now valued near £70m after a £100m tag. The 22-year-old is seen as a physical Casemiro alternative amid Liverpool and Spurs interest.
United are interested in Brighton keeper Carl Rushworth, with Onana likely to be sold. The 24-year-old, yet to debut for Brighton, could compete with Senne Lammens if a deal is struck.
Henry Winter says United will decide at season’s end, with Michael Carrick the leading candidate after 5 wins in 6. He praises Carrick’s man-management and backing of Kobbie Mainoo.
Ex-United boss Ruben Amorim is linked with Brazil’s Vasco da Gama after a troubled Old Trafford spell, with the Rio club considering him amid a rebuild.
Fabrizio Romano says Real Madrid plan to keep Eduardo Camavinga, pushing United to other midfield targets like Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, Ibrahim Sangare and Pape Gueye.
Report claims United could raise £170m by selling five, with Bruno Fernandes among names touted, while Andre Onana is keen to return from Trabzonspor and fight Lammens for the No 1 spot.
Leeds are close to signing 15-year-old United academy talent Silva Mexes, beating Nottingham Forest and Ipswich in the race for the highly rated prospect.
United have reportedly agreed a £4.4m sale of Altay Bayindir to Besiktas. With Onana expected to be sold, a new keeper may arrive to compete with Senne Lammens next season.
Benni McCarthy says Afcon scheduling scuppered a 2023 move for Victor Osimhen, who was ‘top of the list’. United instead signed Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta.
Cristiano Ronaldo buys 25% of Almeria via CR7 Sports Investments while hinting he’d one day ‘fix’ Man Utd as an owner. The 41-year-old continues at Al-Nassr and eyes post-playing influence in football.
Jess Park, with 6 goals and 4 assists in the WSL and a Champions League clincher for United, targets England starts amid absences of Ella Toone and Beth Mead.
Xavi, previously linked with United, is touted as a leading candidate for the Morocco job if Walid Regragui exits, though he prefers starting projects from the outset.
Barcelona reportedly accept the £26m clause to sign on-loan Marcus Rashford permanently, with the forward willing to take a pay cut as talks with Deco progress.
Gossip round-up: Casemiro eyes Europe exit, Bayindir to Besiktas agreed, and United are tipped to make a record bid for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson as his replacement.
Denmark boss Brian Riemer hopes Patrick Dorgu could return for March play-offs despite a hamstring layoff. The 21-year-old targets minutes for United before then, keeping his ‘dream’ alive.
Christian Eriksen says he is happy playing regularly at Wolfsburg after leaving United, despite a Bundesliga relegation fight, insisting: ‘Yes, football is fun.’
Michael Carrick hails Kobbie Mainoo’s rapid rise, saying he gives only ‘little pointers’ as the 19-year-old thrives and ‘finds his flow’ in United’s midfield.
United are weighing a ‘very tempting’ bid for Villarreal’s Pape Gueye, viewed as Casemiro’s ideal successor after his AFCON-winning goal for Senegal and strong La Liga form.
Spotlight on Man Utd prodigy JJ Gabriel, 15, training with the first team and impressing in the FA Youth Cup, with a first pro deal planned as United nurture a potential England star.
Senne Lammens hails Premier League’s ‘physicality’ after a bruising 1-0 win at Everton. The 23-year-old says battling crowded corners suits his strengths as he cements the No 1 role under Michael Carrick.
Benjamin Sesko has 3 decisive goals in 4 games, including a late winner at Everton, lifting United’s top-four bid. Gary Neville urges a start vs Crystal Palace, with Amad likely to make way.
