Man Utd updates: Carrick on recalls, Mount plan and £2bn Old Trafford push
Report claims Joshua Zirkzee plans to leave Man United after limited impact as Benjamin Šeško thrives. AC Milan, Juventus and Napoli are monitoring a potential Serie A return.
Despite a headline linking United to Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon, the report states Michael Carrick wants an England recall for Kobbie Mainoo before the World Cup squad is named.
United are stepping up a move for Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali, with a feeling he would be willing to join.
Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez, once linked with a £61m United bid, starred in a 7-2 win over Newcastle, reinforcing his decision to stay at Barca and highlighting a missed Old Trafford target.
Leeds target United academy forward Silva Mexes, 16, who is set to leave after failing to agree a new deal, as they push to add top young talent.
United shortlist Eintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown, valued at about £52m. The Germany call-up can play left-back or wing-back, with Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid also keen.
Peter Schmeichel accidentally makes an X-rated innuendo on CBS Champions League coverage with Jamie Carragher, leaving the ex-United keeper red-faced amid studio laughs.
On loan at Barcelona, Marcus Rashford edges closer to his Champions League dream as Barca beat Newcastle 7-2 to reach the quarter-finals, though he was an unused sub in the second leg.
United reportedly open talks for a £34m winger touted as a Rashford replacement, echoing past big spending. Specific target not detailed.
United target submitting a planning application for a £2bn Old Trafford rebuild in 12-18 months, with land assembly close. Detailed design to take seven months, as INEOS push a ‘Wembley of the North’ vision.
Michael Carrick urges England recalls for Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo, praising Mainoo as ‘really impressive’. Trio expected to be involved against Bournemouth on Friday.
Michael Carrick will ease Mason Mount back, saying starting is ‘too much’ for now. United aim to strengthen their grip on a Champions League spot at Bournemouth. Jadon Sancho is linked with a return to Dortmund.
Opinion claims a current United star is their best signing since Bruno Fernandes, contradicting Gary Neville’s view.
With Casemiro set to leave, United have opened talks to sign Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga as a statement midfield addition under Jason Wilcox.
Ex-United boss Ruben Amorim is linked with Benfica, with Portuguese reports placing him ‘in pole position’ if they switch plans, despite his brief, unsettled Old Trafford spell.
Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes reportedly back Wolves midfielder Andre as Casemiro’s successor, with a £35m deal mooted amid parallel interest in Bruno Guimaraes, Wharton and Baleba.
La Liga president Javier Tebas slams Premier League spending, citing United’s €95m Antony deal as wasteful, while praising Spanish clubs’ efficiency and academy focus.
United could offer Altay Bayindir in a swap to sign Besiktas midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, as they target multiple midfield reinforcements after Casemiro’s confirmed exit.
United are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes for £69m, with Casemiro recommending his Brazil teammate. Real Madrid are also keen on the 28-year-old, who is recovering from a hamstring injury.
Mikael Silvestre hails Leny Yoro’s composure and development, tipping the 20-year-old centre-back to be a key United player for the next decade after a run of starts under Michael Carrick.
United push to sign AZ’s Kees Smit, who has been compared to Pedri. Fee could top £65m as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool circle. The club view him as a key midfield addition this summer.
