Man Utd push midfield deals as Bruno commits
Finance expert warns United’s proposed 100,000-seat stadium could exceed £2bn amid high interest rates and heavy debt. Club seek private funding, insisting the project will be privately financed.
FPL: United start with Hull and Ipswich then Everton, City, Fulham. Bruno Fernandes starred under Carrick with 4 goals, 16 assists and strong captaincy appeal. Dorgu and Sesko touted as breakout picks.
Atalanta set for €105m before July, including Ederson to Man United for €45m and Marco Palestra to Chelsea for €60m. United’s move continues Atalanta’s big-sale streak after Hojlund’s 2023 transfer.
Brazil’s Matheus Cunha scored again in a 3-0 win over Scotland at the World Cup, outshining Scotland’s Scott McTominay of Man United as Brazil secured knockout qualification.
Bruno Fernandes plans to stay at Man Utd despite Saudi interest and a £56m foreign release clause, boosting Carrick’s plans after a 21-assist season. Club will decide on 12‑month option or new deal.
Bastian Schweinsteiger, ex-Man Utd, faced backlash for calling Ivory Coast’s style ‘African football’ and ‘a bit wild’. Jurgen Klopp refused to comment and walked out of a World Cup interview.
West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, 21, is open to Man Utd or Spurs. Hammers want £80m, with Utd eyeing £65m plus add-ons. Decision said to depend on best financial package. Utd already agreed Ederson deal.
Man Utd consider free agent Angus Gunn as back-up to Senne Lammens amid doubts over Altay Bayindir and Andre Onana. Heaton stays as No 3. Club also pursue Mateus Fernandes and a new striker.
Utd are confident of landing a Casemiro replacement, with an official bid expected, as Carrick seeks to finally fill the Brazilian’s role.
Ex-Utd defender Wes Brown says a move for Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold is ‘not out of the question’, though unlikely, amid his limited starts and Mourinho’s return in Spain.
Rafael Leao still leans toward leaving Milan despite messages from Ruben Amorim. Exit depends on a suitable offer, with recent seasons cited by the player.
Kobbie Mainoo is set to start for England vs Panama, with Declan Rice a doubt. The Man United midfielder impressed in United’s late-season push for Champions League under Carrick and at Euro 2024.
United have contacted Julian Alvarez’s agent as the Atletico forward seeks an exit. Barca, Arsenal and PSG also push, with Atletico citing a €500m clause. Reporter notes United’s funds and Champions League slot. Livescore
Real Madrid could consider offers for Aurelien Tchouameni, handing Man Utd encouragement, though salary and a reported £84m fee are hurdles. Utd also track Mateus Fernandes and have an Ederson agreement.
Analysis of Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 principles and roles at Milan, contrasting his Sporting success with struggles at Man Utd, and outlining required profiles across positions.
Utd are pushing to add further quality before pre-season and ‘really’ want a target viewed as an £80m upgrade on Mateus Fernandes.
