Man Utd land Tielemans and Santos as midfield reshaped
Man City push to sign Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi after his World Cup breakout. United have shown interest, but City want him now. Lille value the 18-year-old around €100m, with a decision expected soon.
United sign 35-year-old Wales keeper Karl Darlow on a free until 2028, option 2029. Ex-Leeds stopper joins Senne Lammens in the goalkeeping group, hailed by Jason Wilcox for experience and work ethic.
Gary Pallister backs Kobbie Mainoo as England’s ‘secret weapon’ v Argentina for his energy and eye for goal, amid zero World Cup minutes. At United, Tielemans and Santos arrivals heighten midfield battle.
United set to loan Sékou Koné back to FC Lausanne-Sport, with Ineos link easing talks. Swiss side offer around €500k loan fee, deal in final stages after his injury-hit first spell of 134 minutes.
Leak shows United’s 2026-27 away kit with new official images ahead of launch, featuring Bryan Mbeumo in promo material.
United activate Youri Tielemans’ £35m clause at Aston Villa. The Belgium midfielder heads for a medical before signing a long-term deal, becoming Carrick’s second summer addition after Andrey Santos.
Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk says he would sign Bruno Fernandes, ‘as a fan’ and ‘as a coach’, but admits ambition for both targets. Reports stress Fernandes’ value and importance to Michael Carrick’s side.
AC Milan, now led by ex-United boss Ruben Amorim, aim to sign United’s Noussair Mazraoui. Talks expected in coming days, but United’s stance is unclear and he is contracted until 2028.
Piers Morgan and Mick McCarthy revisit 2009 row after Wolves fielded a weakened side in a 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford, which Morgan says aided United’s title bid. McCarthy defends prioritising survival.
Opinion piece argues United must add a £100m elite midfielder after landing Tielemans and Santos and ending the Ederson chase, to restore control in possession.
Piece reflects on Ruben Amorim’s failed authoritative approach at Manchester United and his softer start at AC Milan, while keeping his 3-4-2-1 and demanding specific profiles for his system.
Aston Villa and Newcastle enquire for Mason Mount, but Carrick wants him to stay. Arrivals of Andrey Santos and possible Youri Tielemans could reduce minutes, leaving Mount to weigh game time.
United sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £48m plus £2m add-ons. The 22-year-old midfielder cites learning under Michael Carrick and targets Champions League success in the new era.
