Man Utd stance on Bruno, Carrick call waits
United tell Bruno Fernandes he is not for sale despite a £56.5m overseas clause. The captain has 8 goals and 19 assists this season, including 18 in the Premier League, and says he feels at home in Manchester.
United are optimistic Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven can form a world-class pairing after a 1-0 win at Chelsea, but will still assess centre-back targets amid injuries to Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt.
United scout Bournemouth’s Alex Scott after his display against United and winner at Arsenal. With Casemiro exiting, Scott is shortlisted alongside Elliot Anderson, Teun Koopmeiners, Manu Kone and Aurelien Tchouameni.
PSG contact Mateus Fernandes, a United midfield target. With Casemiro leaving, United want his passing and tenacity alongside Kobbie Mainoo, but must beat PSG and secure stability under Carrick.
United and City are monitoring AC Milan’s Rafael Leao, available for about £60m. With two years left on his deal, he could be a focal wide forward at Old Trafford, and Bruno Fernandes has called him phenomenal.
United target Aurelien Tchouameni at around £70m, but Real Madrid may extend his deal. He is said to be open to Man United, though Los Blancos could sell only if they land a new midfielder such as Rodri or Enzo Fernandez.
Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, linked with Man United, says he likes the Premier League but is focused on Parma and unsure of his future ahead of the World Cup after returning from a hand fracture.
United will delay a decision on Michael Carrick until season’s end despite eight wins in 12. Alternatives monitored include Andoni Iraola, Oliver Glasner and Julian Nagelsmann. Carrick says he loves being at the club.
Preview tips United’s push for Champions League qualification, noting Michael Carrick’s side are two wins away and have won all referenced fixtures against Brentford.
No substantive details provided beyond a headline claim of a midfield deal agreed for Man United under INEOS.
Kobbie Mainoo is set for a new deal to 2031 with a major pay rise after impressing under Michael Carrick. The piece contrasts his revival with Marcus Rashford’s Barcelona loan and uncertain future.
United great Gary Neville calls Chelsea’s owners crazy after sacking Liam Rosenior, saying they have not got a clue. He says Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella stitched the coach up.
United and City lead English interest in Sporting CP’s Maxi Araújo, the Champions League tackles leader with 43. The versatile left-back has an €80m clause but could go for €40m-€50m.
United are interested in Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven as a left-footed defender if Spurs are relegated, per the Athletic. Other lines include Bayern rejecting bids for Aleksandar Pavlovic and Alisson’s talks with Juventus.
Paris FC want Marseille’s Mason Greenwood, but Marseille will demand a big fee. United hold a high sell-on clause, so any transfer madness could deliver significant income to Old Trafford.
Man United U18s lost the U18 Premier League Cup to Crystal Palace on penalties after a 1-1 draw, going down 6-5 in the shootout. Ajayi scored, Mills was sent off, Byrne-Hughes saved well and Benetton impressed.
