Mainoo stays as Carrick influence shapes Man Utd moves
Eintracht Frankfurt discussed Louis van Gaal, 74, for their vacancy after sacking Dino Toppmoller, though an appointment is unlikely. The club want a top-level coach who works with youth and plays attractive football.
Rene Meulensteen urges Wrexham to hire Man Utd academy graduate Robbie Savage, citing his personality, experience and emerging managerial credentials.
Paul Scholes hails Lisandro Martinez’s ‘brilliant’ derby display vs Man City but warns he must accept criticism, saying one game is not enough to prove he can lead a title-winning defence.
Kobbie Mainoo will stay at Man Utd after talks with Michael Carrick. Given starts vs Brighton and Man City, he was told to prove Ruben Amorim wrong. Napoli loan talks end as he targets a bigger role.
Rúben Neves is open to joining Man Utd from Al Hilal, with his agents contacting the club. United are weighing a January move despite a cautious window as they assess midfield options.
Man Utd and Arsenal are monitoring 17-year-old Rafael Belinho, now at NK Kustosija after leaving Dinamo Zagreb. Barca and Real are interested, with Dortmund holding talks. A Premier League move must wait until 18.
David Beckham had to sack close friend and ex-Man Utd team-mate Phil Neville at Inter Miami. Neville said the day was harder for Beckham, who was ‘really emotional’ but remained loyal.
Man Utd will loan Harry Amass again after his Sheffield Wednesday spell. Stoke and others are keen, with a Hillsborough return possible as United decide his next step.
Man Utd beat Man City 2-0, rising to fifth. Fernandes thrived at 10 with an assist, Mainoo impressed alongside Casemiro, and AFCON returnee Bryan Mbeumo scored. Carrick’s 4-2-3-1 clicked.
Man Utd remain keen on Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney. A €35m summer bidding war is expected, with Carrick’s admiration key. January move unlikely as Boro fight promotion.
Arsenal eye Real Madrid youngster Victor Valdepenas and show interest in Federico Dimarco. Report claims Man Utd’s cooled interest in Dimarco after Amorim exit could open the door for Arsenal.
Man Utd and Liverpool have bid for Sheffield Wednesday left-back Yisa Alao, 17, but Chelsea plan a £600k offer with add-ons. United’s bid is around £400k. Player has a pro deal on the table but is hesitant.
Ex-Man Utd goalkeeper Tim Howard praises Leeds’ Brenden Aaronson for winning over Elland Road, noting improved displays under Daniel Farke in a 3-5-2 role.
Jamie Carragher names Thomas Tuchel, Luis Enrique, Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann as Man Utd options, doubts Michael Carrick can win the league, and rules out several other candidates.
