Man Utd get CL boost, Maguire signs new deal
Assistant Steve Holland says Man Utd aim to finish as close to the top as possible, not just secure UCL. United are third after a camp near Dublin before hosting Leeds following a 24-day gap.
Leeds midfielder Anton Stach posts he hopes to be ‘back soon’ after an ankle issue, raising chances of featuring against Man Utd at Old Trafford.
Nottingham Forest join Man Utd and Everton in tracking Southampton’s £20m-rated Shea Charles. Director Jason Wilcox previously signed him at Saints, with his form drawing Premier League interest.
Carlo Ancelotti is set to extend with Brazil until 2030, ending any near-term Man Utd prospects despite Gareth Bale backing him for Old Trafford.
Amad Diallo urges Man Utd to appoint Michael Carrick permanently, citing his ‘DNA’, experience and strong player relations after seven wins in 10, including over Arsenal, Man City and Aston Villa.
Paul Scholes urges a clear-out, while Harry Maguire signs a new one-year Man Utd deal with an option. The 33-year-old praises the ‘ambition’ under Carrick after a key role in rising to third.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka missed a planned West Ham return to face Leeds after travelling to DR Congo, sparking a club complaint.
United plan to move Onana on despite his plea, with Lammens backed as No 1. Bayindir could also leave, Heaton may stay. Dublin camp ongoing, with academy and pre-season updates noted.
Man Utd start preliminary work on Nico Schlotterbeck, with Dortmund talks over a new deal stalled. The 26-year-old is seen as a long-term Maguire replacement and strong ball-playing option.
Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Sporting confirms a fifth Premier League Champions League spot for 2026/27, boosting Man Utd’s top-five chase alongside Man City, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Chelsea.
Leeds vs Man Utd at Dublin’s Croke Park could be cancelled if Leeds are relegated or reach the Community Shield. Ticket refunds apply, but no refunds for fans’ travel costs.
Juventus keep tabs on Joshua Zirkzee, who has had limited minutes at Man Utd, eyeing a summer move as they seek striker reinforcements.
Carrick says Lisandro Martinez is back training and could feature vs Leeds after a calf issue. With Maguire suspended, Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven are options. Squad returned fit from internationals.
Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson reportedly rejects Man Utd, with Man City leading a £65m race for the England midfielder. Livescore
United eye hijacking Atletico’s move for Atalanta’s Ederson, valued around £44m after personal terms agreed elsewhere, as INEOS prioritise a midfield rebuild and seek cheaper options.
Arsenal’s win secures a fifth UCL spot for 2026/27, boosting Man Utd. Maguire signs a one-year extension. INEOS prioritise midfield with Ederson and Schlotterbeck links, while youth striker Victor Musa trains in Dublin. Livescore
Stuttgart value Angelo Stiller at around €50m despite a reported €36.5m-€40m clause they can neutralise, letting them negotiate. Man Utd and Real Madrid have been linked. Jamie Leweling also priced at €50m.
Report claims a midfield ‘revolution’ is planned: targets include Elliot Anderson, Mateus Fernandes and Amadou Onana, Mainoo set for a new deal, Casemiro to leave, Ugarte monitored by Juventus for £35m.
After talks in February, Man Utd have backed away from a Branthwaite move due to his injuries and a midfield focus, despite the defender’s openness to Old Trafford.
Opinion piece teases United’s ‘next Casemiro’ already out on loan as INEOS weigh midfield options, instead of big-money moves for Anderson or Tonali.
Juventus and Monaco are eyeing Manuel Ugarte, with Juve ready to bid around €40m. Man Utd are open to selling after inconsistent form for the Uruguayan midfielder.
Man Utd target Werder Bremen’s 18-year-old centre-back Karim Coulibaly, valued at €40m-€50m, amid Chelsea talks. Seen as competition and long-term cover for injury-hit Lisandro Martinez.
Teen striker Victor Musa trains with Man Utd’s first team in Dublin as Carrick includes six forwards for the Leeds build-up. The 18-year-old has 3 goals in 13 youth games this season.
Patrice Evra says Sir Alex told him United were ‘99 per cent’ signing Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in 2013 before Ferguson’s shock retirement derailed both moves.
