Man Utd weigh Romero bid and Anderson push
Lisandro Martínez returns for Argentina after 598 days, opening up on ACL and muscle setbacks at United, saying he at times felt he would never play again but is now targeting the World Cup.
United prepare opening offer for Spurs captain Cristian Romero, who reportedly has a £50m clause. Talks on terms are said to be under way. Move would bolster defence, with De Ligt injured and Lisandro Martínez in the final year of his deal.
United schedule a preseason friendly against Wrexham as part of a Scandinavia mini-tour ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
Sixteen-year-old Kai Rooney sparks excitement with a gym post as he targets a breakthrough under Michael Carrick after impressing for the Under-18s despite recent injury.
Sheffield United tipped to target United youngster Harry Amass on loan as a potential Harrison Burrows replacement if West Ham bid.
United enter the race for striker Dusan Vlahovic, who has been considering Newcastle.
United are optimistic of beating Man City to Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, who is valued at about £100m, according to reports.
United scout Inter striker Pio Esposito, with talk of Joshua Zirkzee potentially moving the other way in a swap scenario.
United remain intent on Elliot Anderson despite City’s pursuit. Forest rejected an £80m bid, and the fee could exceed £100m. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to match wages, with Ederson already agreed.
Opinion piece claims United already have the ideal midfield partner for Bruno Fernandes next season.
Rashford, on loan at Barcelona, is focused on a permanent move to Barca and is not engaging Bayern. Barca have a £26m option but may seek to renegotiate. United do not plan a first-team return.
West Ham value Matheus Fernandes at £85m. United have made contact but no bid. Ederson deal is close, with a midfield rebuild planned after Casemiro’s exit and doubts over Ugarte.
Micah Richards says Roy Keane loves Bruno despite their spat and is demanding higher United standards, criticising celebrations for top four and a lack of pressing and intensity.
United consider a £43m move for Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella, who wants to leave. Barcelona are his preference, but United seek depth behind Luke Shaw amid rival interest.
Gary Neville says a move for Cole Palmer could be ‘gold’ for United, though he doubts Chelsea would sell.
José Mourinho does not want Real Madrid to sell Aurélien Tchouaméni, a United midfield target, despite Premier League links.
United to assess Cristian Orozco at Carrington after his 18th birthday, with a likely Under-21s stint. A deal is agreed for Atalanta’s Ederson for £35m plus add-ons, pending a medical and Brazil call-up schedule.
United eye free agent Karl Darlow as experienced back-up and discuss Sam Johnstone, despite extending Tom Heaton. Altay Bayindir could go, while doubts over the pecking order remain. Casemiro praises Heaton’s role.
Napoli monitor ex-United keeper Matej Kovar ahead of the World Cup, with performances potentially key to a move after a strong PSV loan.
United shortlist Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye for the left wing. Amorim previously called him ‘amazing’. Ederson is set to join for £35m as United also eye another midfielder and wide options.
