Man Utd weigh €100m Tchouameni move, eye Coulibaly
Brighton’s Carlos Baleba ‘would love’ a Manchester United move. Price now around £70m after a poor 2025/26. United aware but no new bid, with Ederson talks uncertain.
United target Aurélien Tchouameni after Casemiro exit and Ugarte injury. AS say first contact with Real Madrid is imminent, price set at €100m, though the Frenchman wants to stay.
Manchester United and Newcastle lead the race for Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha, but BVB want €120m despite an €80m clause next summer. No bids yet as Dortmund plan reinvestment.
Under Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos, United unveil new values: ‘badge’, ‘bravery’, ‘spirit’, as Carrick’s side prepare for pre-season and a Champions League return.
Report links Barcelona with Rafael Leao, a Manchester United target. Milan could consider a loan with obligation as £51m fee deters buyers, echoing Rashford’s loan model.
Patrick Dorgu impresses with sharp individual training before United’s pre-season return, aiming to seize the left-wing role under Michael Carrick after last season’s injury.
United are linked with Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill after his World Cup heroics versus Germany. He plays for Sam Lorenzo and could cost a premium, though he may expect to start.
Ruben Amorim says AC Milan is a ‘greater challenge’ than Manchester United as he starts a three-year deal at San Siro, reflecting on a difficult 14-month spell at Old Trafford.
September TV picks confirmed as Manchester United vs Manchester City is rescheduled for broadcast. Other United dates shift after Premier League selections.
United are monitoring 19-year-old Werder Bremen centre-back Karim Coulibaly, with PSG and Chelsea also keen. Fee could reach £43m, with a possible loan-back as Bremen try to keep him.
Bruno Fernandes calls Portugal’s last-16 World Cup exit to Spain a ‘missed opportunity’, contrasting Roberto Martinez’s stance as Ronaldo’s role sparks debate.
