Man Utd contracts in focus as Maguire sets terms and Casemiro edges out
United youngster Noah Ajayi makes competitive debut for Germany U19s in a 2-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, leaving him provisionally cap‑tied unless he files a one‑time Fifa switch to Nigeria.
Inter Miami sound out Casemiro, who ‘likes the idea’ of moving. LA Galaxy also keen. He has waived his 35-start extension, but Miami would need wage compromises and DP space to sign him.
Ex-United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah, now a free agent, is training with Crystal Palace to maintain fitness after leaving Bayer Leverkusen, seeking a new club.
Live blog headline claims Sandro Tonali will reject a Man Utd move as Villa target a PSG player.
Opinion piece claims United erred selling a potential Casemiro successor for £500k two years ago underlining current midfield planning under Carrick.
Man Utd U16 forward Kai Rooney ends his 2025/26 season injured days after winning the Premier League Shield. The 16-year-old had stepped up to U18s and debuted in the FA Youth Cup at Old Trafford.
Maguire, out of contract this summer, says he would ‘love’ to stay but will only sign if guaranteed regular starts and a key role. Talks ongoing, with United preferring a 1+1 deal.
Rumour round-up: Bruno Fernandes is weighing a Man Utd exit, with Morgan Gibbs-White touted as a possible replacement. Al Ittihad eye Casemiro; United track Castello Lukeba.
United defender Ayden Heaven, an England U20, is drafted to train with Tuchel’s senior squad before Uruguay. Maguire and Mainoo are also in camp after United’s upturn under Carrick.
Berbatov hails Benjamin Sesko’s rising confidence and impact off the bench. The £74m striker has 8 in 11 and 10 for the season, with late goals v Fulham, Everton and West Ham boosting Man Utd’s push.
Ex-Man Utd winger Alejandro Garnacho admits driving 50mph in a 40 near Carrington days before joining Chelsea, pleading guilty and paying fines. His exit followed exile under Ruben Amorim.
Casemiro and United agree to waive a starts-triggered 12‑month extension as he prepares to leave. Club plan a Europe-based 2026 pre-season, ending a 24-year habit of touring other continents.
United trail Bayern 3-2 in the UWCL after Harder’s brace and Tanikawa’s late winner. Skinner rejects ‘naivety’ claims, backs an aggressive press and believes the tie can be turned in Germany.
Maguire hails ‘amazing’ Carrick, urges he be in the frame for the permanent job, praises staff additions, and credits Amorim’s groundwork. Says United need a big summer of recruitment.
