Man Utd face injury scare for Obi as Dalot backs Maguire and Fernandes hails Sesko in Palace win

Manchester United are linked with a €70m move for Inter captain Nicolo Barella to partner Kobbie Mainoo as Casemiro departs, with Champions League qualification seen as key to any deal.
Report claims Man United could consider offers for Mason Mount after injuries and inconsistency, with Aston Villa linked as a potential move to revive his career.
Diogo Dalot backs Harry Maguire for a new Man United contract, praising his form and experience under Michael Carrick. Carrick also highlighted Maguire’s value as talks over his future loom.
Diogo Dalot urges Man United to target a Champions League return, warning not to take it for granted after a light schedule this season. Bruno Fernandes echoes the need for Europe and squad rotation.
Former Man United youth forward Dillon Hoogewerf, now at Vitesse, says he is open to switching from the Netherlands to Nigeria, citing his mother’s roots and desire to help the country.
Ex-Man United defender Rio Ferdinand describes sheltering with family in a Dubai basement amid missile strikes, calling the situation ‘scary’ but says they feel safe under government guidance.
Man United visit Newcastle on 4 March, 7pm GMT. Shaw and Maguire doubts, Martinez and Mount pushing returns. Preview tips United focus amid Newcastle injuries, with prediction: Man United to win 2-1.
Ex-Man United defender Tyler Blackett, now a free agent after Rotherham, rejected joining the Baller League to focus on continuing his professional career.
Report claims Casemiro has urged Man United to move for Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes, with informal contact made. Tonali, Joao Gomes and Angelo Stiller are also mentioned as midfield options.
Paul Scholes says Carlo Ancelotti would be the ‘perfect’ next Man United manager, questioning Michael Carrick’s trophy-winning experience despite his superb start.
Jurgen Klopp held talks with Man United in 2013-14 but declined, later saying it was the wrong time at Dortmund and he would never manage another English club after Liverpool.
Bruno Fernandes says Benjamin Sesko ‘is never just happy with a goal’ after his winner in Man United’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, his fourth in five games as Carrick’s side push for top four.
RB Leipzig set €100m+ price for Yan Diomande, with Man Utd and Liverpool interested. Deal would beat United’s £89m record. Amad Diallo hails Diomande as a ‘great player’ and ‘selfless’ teammate.
Amid West Ham’s financial strain, Manchester United are monitoring standout midfielder Mateus Fernandes for a potential summer move, though his agent has eyed La Liga long term.
Chido Obi, 18, went off after seven minutes for Man United U21s against Chelsea after the ball struck his head. He walked off, will undergo tests, and faces concussion protocols before possible return.