Man Utd plan to keep Bruno as Casemiro exit stance holds
United will not extend Casemiro, despite ‘one more year’ chants and key displays under Michael Carrick. Cost-cutting and lowering squad age drive the decision as Champions League push continues.
Robin van Persie brings Dick Advocaat in as Feyenoord advisor. The ex-United and Arsenal striker turns to his former Netherlands coach as Advocaat ends a brief retirement.
United make contact with Ajax for Mika Godts, a left-sided attacker likened to Eden Hazard. The 20-year-old has 14 goals and 11 assists this season, with Arsenal also keen.
United target Sandro Tonali to partner Kobbie Mainoo, with Newcastle valuing him at 100m+. Elliot Anderson remains first choice but leans to Man City. Midfield overhaul planned as Casemiro departs.
United plan to sign a left-back this summer to compete with Luke Shaw amid fitness concerns, alongside at least one new midfielder, as Champions League return looms under Michael Carrick.
Dortmund open talks over re-signing Jadon Sancho as his Man United deal nears expiry. A move is seen as realistic but he must take a major pay cut after loans to Aston Villa, Dortmund and Chelsea.
Juventus consider a swap to sign ex-United forward Mason Greenwood from Marseille, which could cut United’s 40-50% sell-on. Marseille value him at £42m after 25 goals and eight assists this season.
Carrick backs Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo for England recalls before March friendlies, praising Mainoo’s form. Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu are out for upcoming clash with Bournemouth.
United are linked with Porto winger Oskar Pietuszewski. Porto plan a new deal after he turns 18, with a €60m clause seen as affordable by suitors following his viral goal vs Benfica.
Report claims United could offload Andre Onana, Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton and Dermot Mee, with Senne Lammens established as No1. Club would seek a younger backup and Carrick gains backing for the job.
Espanyol’s Tyrhys Dolan says Marcus Rashford is ‘flying’ at Barcelona and was treated poorly at United. Rashford has 10 goals and 13 assists, with a £26m option to buy reportedly in place.
United aim to keep Bruno Fernandes despite a £56.68m foreign-release clause; Casemiro to leave. Wrexham friendly in Helsinki set. Club scouting Swansea loanee Kit Margetson. Free coaches offered for Bournemouth away.
