Man Utd manager search, Scholes makes peace with Carrick
Opinion urges Man Utd to target Carlo Ancelotti after the World Cup despite interest in Julian Nagelsmann, with Gareth Bale calling Ancelotti ideal and praising Carrick’s interim impact.
Lookback to Russia 2018 shares behind-the-scenes tales, including Croatia ‘jinx’ talk and Harry Maguire’s nickname.
Paul Scholes says he did not intend to offend Michael Carrick after calling United ‘c**p’ over four games post-2-1 loss at Newcastle, confirming he messaged the interim boss to make peace.
Roberto De Zerbi is ‘keen’ on the Man Utd job and on the shortlist, while Patrice Evra hails PSG’s Luis Enrique as a ‘dream coach’. Carrick prepares for Aston Villa after first loss to Newcastle.
Liverpool and Man Utd are tracking Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche ahead of the summer window as interest grows in the versatile Ligue 1 talent. Livescore
A Bola refute Paul Scholes’ claim that Marcos Rojo’s 2014 Man Utd move came via Van Gaal’s grandson on FIFA, noting World Cup exposure and prior Sporting talks made the transfer traditional.
Man Utd youngster Kai Rooney, 16, signs with Triple S Sports Management, echoing dad Wayne. He scored in the U18 Premier League Cup semi-final win over West Ham, with the final to come.
Man Utd scouts watched RB Leipzig’s 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande vs Augsburg, where he scored and impressed. Leipzig may seek up to £80m amid PSG and Spanish interest.
Man United and Arsenal are tracking Hertha’s 16-year-old Kennet Eichhorn, but Bayern lead with ‘concrete interest’. A €10-12m clause is reported, with the midfielder recovering from an ankle injury.
Opinion piece compares Arsenal’s path with Man United 1999 and Man City 2023 trebles, arguing Arsenal’s draws make a quadruple plausible despite hurdles.
Man Utd are weighing a move for Bruno Guimaraes as a Casemiro replacement, with a fee around £80m touted. Champions League qualification could aid talks, but age and cost are concerns.
Brief update headline on United’s manager search and Paul Scholes reconciling with Michael Carrick; no further details provided. Livescore
Analysis credits Michael Carrick’s switch to a 4-2-3-1 for reviving Kobbie Mainoo, partnering Casemiro, improving build-up and pressing, with the midfielder assisting v Arsenal and Tottenham and starting key wins.
Lisandro Martínez reveals Alexis Mac Allister and Emiliano Martínez visited him during his ACL rehab, calling it a ‘tremendous gesture’. He stresses his importance after United went unbeaten in his 14 PL games.
Borussia Dortmund are eyeing free agent-to-be Jadon Sancho for a Brandt replacement, seeing him as ‘fundamentally interesting’ if he lowers wages, with Man United set to let his deal expire.
Man United scouts are regularly watching Real Madrid Castilla as Los Blancos consider selling academy talents, with ‘substantial offers’ from the Premier League and possible clauses complicating deals.
Fabrizio Romano says Bruno Fernandes is likely to stay if Man Utd qualify for the Champions League, with his strong form and relationship with Michael Carrick potential factors amid Saudi interest.
Gary Lineker believes a permanent move to Barcelona would be the right decision for Marcus Rashford, praising his professionalism and the calmer media climate in Spain. Barcelona have a £26m option to sign him and it is increasingly likely they will make his move permanent, after the forward was frozen out at Manchester United by former boss Ruben Amorim.
