Man Utd weigh defensive moves amid Carrick-era plans

United lack an out-and-out winger and have made a first move for Rafael Leao despite adding Cunha, Mbuemo and Sesko. Arsenal also show interest.
United have reportedly offered Ibrahima Konaté a deal after his Liverpool exit, but the France defender is said to favour Real Madrid instead.
Relegated West Ham face losing Jarrod Bowen, with Man Utd, Liverpool and Spurs linked. A move north could ‘devastate’ family plans, while staying in London may suit.
United consider a move for Victor Osimhen, while Barcelona could target Harry Kane if a Julián Álvarez deal fails. Atletico and Barca enquire for Marc Cucurella.
United eye Germany defender Waldemar Anton as a possible Maguire successor, while recruiting Newcastle scout Harvey Busby to lead U14-U18 national scouting.
Scotland call up United youngster Tyler Fletcher to replace injured Billy Gilmour at the World Cup.
United are a step from completing their first summer signing and first under Michael Carrick, with a marquee addition close.
Trabzonspor want to extend André Onana’s loan, but his £120,000-a-week wages block a permanent deal, leaving United with decisions as deadlines loom.
United open to a cut-price sale of Rashford after his Barcelona loan. Barca remain frontrunners but clause talks continue. Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle and Spurs linked, with Carrick not planning to use him.
Ex-United keeper Matej Kovar, now at PSV, interests Napoli as Milinkovic-Savic’s future is unclear and Meret leads their hierarchy.
Middlesbrough could spark a bidding war for Hayden Hackney, with Man United, Tottenham and Crystal Palace linked as Carrick familiarity makes Old Trafford a plausible fit.