Man Utd weigh Carrick as Iraola considered, Martinez red called harsh
After Leeds won 2-1 at Old Trafford, Edwin van der Sar said United ‘missed’ Kobbie Mainoo and compared Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte, echoing Michael Carrick’s complaints about decisions and injuries.
United open talks over a £90m ‘world-class’ target billed as a potential Bruno Fernandes successor as they plan a big-money summer move.
Howard Webb says Amad Diallo’s denied penalty and Harry Maguire’s given foul differed due to attacker speed. VAR stayed with on-field calls as Bournemouth drew 2-2 after Eli Junior Kroupi’s late pen.
United to open talks for a young English winger likened to ‘England’s Ousmane Dembele’, touted as a Rashford-like addition for the future.
Roma may sell by 30 June, with Manu Kone and Evan Ndicka possible exits. United have made initial contact for Ndicka, valued around €35m, and view Kone as a viable midfield option at a reduced fee.
United pause plans to hand Michael Carrick the permanent job, with Andoni Iraola set to leave Bournemouth and under consideration. United sit third with six games left and Champions League in sight.
United track Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki but face strong competition from Chelsea, Arsenal, Everton and Tottenham. The 21-year-old has impressed in his debut Premier League season.
United monitor Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi and Marcos Senesi, and face hurdles to lure Andoni Iraola. Carrick short of centre-backs for Chelsea. Jadon Sancho must cut wages for Dortmund return.
Galatasaray are ‘pushing hard’ to sign Manuel Ugarte, with Juventus, Napoli and AC Milan interested. After a poor display vs Leeds, he may not start again, and United plan midfield reinforcements.
Chelsea host Man United with Reece James, Filip Jorgensen, Trevoh Chalobah and Benoit Badiashile major doubts. Levi Colwill and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens remain out. Mudryk is suspended, Enzo returns.
Harry Maguire gets an extra one-game ban for abusing the fourth official, missing Chelsea away. Lisandro Martinez is also suspended, De Ligt injured, so Carrick may turn to Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven.
United set to rival Juventus for £25m Ligue 1 midfielder Mamadou Sangare after the Leeds defeat, aiming to hijack the deal with a major bid this summer.
Fabrizio Romano says Real Madrid are not actively selling Eduardo Camavinga. He wants to stay, though a top offer could change things. Man United and Liverpool have made enquiries but no move is close.
Ex-ref Mark Halsey calls Lisandro Martinez’s red for a hair pull on Dominic Calvert-Lewin ‘very very harsh’ as United appeal. Michael Carrick brands it ‘one of the worst’ decisions he has seen.
Altay Bayindir agrees Besiktas move for summer exit. United boosted as Morgan Rogers is ‘very open’ to Old Trafford if they reach the Champions League. Martinez banned after red vs Leeds.
Jadon Sancho, out of contract this summer, wants Borussia Dortmund but must accept a big wage cut, with £150k a week touted. His underwhelming United spell looks over after a loan at Aston Villa.
