Fernandes eyes away-assist record as Carrick’s United chase fifth straight win at West Ham
Carrick’s United chase a fifth straight league win at West Ham. Lammens starts, Maguire-Martínez pair, Dalot and Shaw at full-back. Casemiro-Mainoo anchor, Diallo and Mbeumo wide, Fernandes central, Cunha up top.
United still keen on Brighton’s Carlos Baleba but face competition from Chelsea and PSG for a £80-100m move. With Casemiro to leave, alternatives include Adam Wharton, Rocco Reitz and Sandro Tonali.
Casemiro departs after steadying his role, leaving United to source a defensive pivot. Targets mentioned include Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton and others as midfield overhaul tops the summer agenda.
United, Spurs and Arsenal are linked with AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic. With a 2027 deal, a €55m summer move is touted after a strong Serie A season across multiple attacking roles.
United scout Nordsjaelland’s Caleb Yirenkyi, dubbed the next Michael Essien. A €17m bid was rejected and a €25m fee is sought as Arsenal, Chelsea and others join the race.
Carrick eyes five wins in a row at West Ham but says the viral fan’s haircut vow will not enter his team talk. Mount and De Ligt remain out as United target a 12-day break on a high.
United consider a £35m summer move for Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Rocco Reitz as a potential Casemiro replacement, with Dortmund and Leipzig also keen amid wider midfield overhaul plans.
Man City are considering a bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, valued at £80m-£100m. Man United are also monitoring him amid plans for a midfield overhaul.
Agent Thiago Freitas says Endrick will return to Real Madrid after his Lyon loan ends this season, though his 2026-27 plans are unclear. Man United and Chelsea interest noted but no purchase option exists.
Man United ‘dream’ of signing Inter’s Federico Dimarco after a prolific season, but Inter plan a contract renewal to 2027 and would demand a hefty fee to sell.
Rio Ferdinand defends Carrick’s credentials, challenging Roy Keane’s doubts, and says any new United boss is a risk. Carrick’s side have four straight league wins and push for Champions League qualification.
Bruno Fernandes has 12 PL assists, eight away, and can surpass Ryan Giggs’s Man Utd away-assist record at West Ham. He also leads the league for assists and is closing on Salah and Fàbregas’s all-time mark.
Rashford earns Barcelona plaudits after a rare start, while Gary Neville says United have begun their process to find a permanent manager, with Carrick in contention but no decision before season’s end.
United and Chelsea track Tromsø’s 19-year-old Sedi Kinteh, a rapid left-sided centre-back valued around £4m, with Basel and Young Boys weighing bids before the Swiss window shuts.
