Man United weigh midfield loans as Carrick steadies after derby win
Roberto De Zerbi says he is focused on Marseille, calling the Premier League the best but playing down Man Utd links while United’s search for Amorim’s permanent replacement continues.
Tension at Man United as Lisandro Martinez clashes with ex-players Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes over comments about him, prompting concern over former players’ media conduct.
United-linked Brazilian winger Rayan is set to join Bournemouth in a €35m deal, per Fabrizio Romano, after being monitored by Man United and AC Milan.
Man United discuss Barcelona’s Marc Casadó as a January midfield target, while Inter Milan target Emiliano Martínez. United also monitor Dinamo Zagreb prospect Belinho.
Flashback: Sunderland beat Man Utd 2-0 at Roker Park in 1981, with goals from Gordon Chisholm and Gary Rowell’s late penalty. Gary Bailey saved an earlier spot-kick in a feisty contest.
Wayne Rooney says United’s 2008 side would ‘batter’ today’s Arsenal, citing their title and Champions League pedigree, as Arsenal top the league ahead of a clash with Inter.
Gabriel Jesus, ‘happy’ for Viktor Gyokeres, stakes claim to start as Arteta faces a selection call before Arsenal meet Manchester United on Sunday.
Liverpool are confident of landing Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, valued around £65m, despite interest from Man United and Chelsea.
Man Utd are linked with a swap sending Manuel Ugarte to Sunderland for 20-year-old Noah Sadiki, with Carrick favouring a Mainoo-Casemiro pivot after the derby win. Move framed as ‘swop-bait’.
Ex-United midfielder Kleberson urges Carrick to avoid big January buys and build around Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha, keeping faith with the current squad after the 2-0 derby win.
Man Utd hold talks over loan for AC Milan’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek, with Wilfred Ndidi also discussed. Midfield reinforcements eyed despite January caution as Carrick targets Champions League push.
Chelsea prepare a £600k bid to beat Man United and Liverpool to 17-year-old Sheffield Wednesday left-back Yisa Alao amid Wednesday’s financial issues.
Man Utd have contacted Borussia Dortmund’s Niko Kovac about the 2026 permanent role. Carrick auditions after a 2-0 derby win, with ‘winning pedigree’ weighed despite Kovac’s mixed honours.
PGMOL chief Howard Webb backs VAR’s ‘referee’s call’ on Diogo Dalot’s yellow for challenge on Jeremy Doku in Man Utd’s 2-0 derby win, saying a red would also have stood if shown on field.
England boss Thomas Tuchel said Mason Greenwood was ‘not in his thoughts’. Man Utd inserted a 40% sell-on clause in Greenwood’s Marseille deal, boosting potential future income.
Man United show serious interest in Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal. Versatile Spain attacker has a €75m clause, with a summer move likely as United plan a rebuild.
Michael Carrick and staff attended Man Utd U21s vs Sporting Lisbon at Leigh, contrasting Amorim’s sparse academy backing and easing concerns over youth pathway under the new head coach.
Man United and Man City monitor West Ham’s 21-year-old midfielder Mateus Fernandes, who has a relegation release clause. January move possible, summer more likely.
United beat City 2-0 at Old Trafford, weathering pressure before striking twice. City’s changes faltered, Foden struggled and defensive injuries exposed them despite Donnarumma’s saves.
