Man Utd stadium plan progresses, Mainoo close to new deal
Legends match at St Mary’s, 28 Mar 2026, 3pm GMT, live on MUTV. United call up Dimitar Berbatov, Louis Saha, Antonio Valencia, Ronny Johnsen, Wes Brown, Danny Simpson and Raimond van der Gouw.
Carrick has reset matchday schedules, standardising arrivals 1hr45m before kick-off and adding a 12pm team-hotel walk. The tweak may have disrupted Bruno Fernandes’ Bournemouth beach routine.
United and Liverpool are exploring a move for Antonio Rudiger if his Real Madrid deal lapses in June, with Juventus also in talks. Any United bid may hinge on Harry Maguire’s future.
United and Casemiro agreed to waive a starts-triggered extension, letting Carrick pick him freely. He has 14 straight league starts but will still leave in June, with United planning a replacement.
Rasmus Hojlund says a Napoli loan revived his career and confidence after struggles at United, crediting Antonio Conte and hinting a permanent move is likely.
Matthijs de Ligt aims to return from a long-term back injury before the season’s end, boosting United’s run-in and his World Cup hopes, though Carrick remains cautious over timelines.
United are close to agreeing a new contract with Kobbie Mainoo until 2031. Talks have been ongoing since January, the club is optimistic.
Benjamin Sesko’s agent rejects ‘super sub’ tag, calling him a ‘super striker’. Sesko has 10 goals, four off the bench. The forward withdrew from Slovenia duty to recover from a knock.
West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes hails Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes as one of his ‘biggest role models’, citing their Sporting roots and Bruno’s Premier League and Portugal experience.
United will relocate 1,100 fans to Old Trafford for £315- £425 hospitality in the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand. A 76-year-old lifelong supporter loses his engraved seat as season ticket prices rise by 5%.
United eye a new left back, with a shortlist including Myles Lewis-Skelly, David Raum, Tyrick Mitchell and Antonee Robinson. Lewis-Skelly could cost about €60m.
United plans to include 15-year-old JJ Gabriel on the summer tour after 21 U18 goals. Rio Ferdinand urges the signings of a forward, a full-back and two midfielders, prioritising Elliot Anderson.
United have shortlisted Tonali, Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton to replace Casemiro. Sesko checked in with Slovenia despite injury. Carrick highlighted penalty inconsistency at Bournemouth.
Report claims United are prepared to offer €100m for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez after a 12-goal, 16-assist season, though both player and club are not keen to sell.
Colette Roche says plans for a £2bn, 100,000-capacity stadium next to Old Trafford are on track. Land assembly and investment talks progress, but no opening date is set, and 2030 is not promised.
Teaser suggests United possess a midfielder likened to Bruno Guimaraes and valued as a future £100m star, amid plans to strengthen the centre this summer.
Opinion piece: United should prioritise a new CM and a right back, keep Maguire, Martinez and Sesko, and move on players like Ugarte and Mazraoui. Predicted XI keeps Lammens in goal.
