Man Utd weigh Rashford-Leao idea amid scouting doubts
Bournemouth fear Man Utd could move for Eli Kroupi. Round-up also notes Atalanta’s Ederson is keen on a Man Utd switch, while Bournemouth plan to extend Alex Scott amid interest.
Man Utd have started work on a deal for a high-value winger likened to prime Marcus Rashford, targeting top-level attacking reinforcement.
Jason Wilcox and academy chief Stephen Torpey reportedly met Leicester as Man Utd eye teenagers Jeremy Monga and Louis Page ahead of summer moves.
United prospect Amir Ibragimov, 18, is named in Russia’s extended squad for friendlies vs Egypt, Burkina Faso and Trinidad and Tobago, despite youth caps for England and no Russia appearances yet.
U21 captain Jacob Devaney thrives on loan at St Mirren, earning 13 starts in midfield and gaining big-match experience at Celtic Park.
Journalist Luca Calamai says David De Gea wants to stay at Fiorentina until 2028, with Juventus interest, but leaves ‘a glimmer of hope’ for a Manchester United return if the club make a move.
Paul Merson says Liverpool will finish above Manchester United next season, despite fan unrest around Arne Slot. He claims several United players impressed but still backs Liverpool to edge them.
Antonio Conte backs loanee Rasmus Hojlund after Napoli’s 3-2 loss to Bologna. A €44m option becomes mandatory with Champions League qualification, else Napoli still plan to buy from Manchester United.
Michael Carrick says he will not over-analyse Man Utd’s future needs after a 0-0 at Sunderland, amid reports of a busy window with multiple signings sought.
Jaap Stam proposes swapping Marcus Rashford for AC Milan’s Rafael Leao. Barcelona hold a £26m option on Rashford after his loan. Leao has a £131m clause but could be cheaper.
Report claims West Ham will demand £84m from Man Utd for 21-year-old midfielder Mateus Fernandes, signalling no cut-price sales.
Man Utd have held talks with Maxi Araujo’s agents as they target a new left-back. Separately, Rafael Leao’s poor display vs Atalanta raises concern amid links to Old Trafford.
Jaap Stam urges Man Utd to swap Marcus Rashford for AC Milan’s Rafael Leao, with Bruno Fernandes previously calling Leao a ‘phenomenon’. Barcelona still hold an option on Rashford.
Report claims Man Utd view Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly primarily as a left-back to challenge Luke Shaw, despite his recent midfield form.
Casemiro reaffirms he will leave Man Utd this summer and urges Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti to include Neymar, calling the coach ‘special’ and a friend.
Reports claim Man Utd scouts watched Rafael Leao at San Siro vs Atalanta, but the Milan forward underwhelmed, adding doubt despite United interest in a left-sided winger.
After Manchester United scouting, Juventus start talks to extend Pierre Kalulu to 2031 on €4m per year. A Spalletti favourite at CB/RB, he looks set to stay despite Premier League interest.
