Man Utd close in on Mainoo deal as Carrick favoured, Madrid pair admired

Roma’s need for €80m before 30 June could ease a Manchester United move for France international Manu Kone, valued at around €45m. Ndicka also available, but Kone fits United’s midfield needs.
Man United and Chelsea eye Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, valued at over £50m. The 22-year-old England call-up has 3 league goals and is among the most-fouled players this season.
Juventus will sell Teun Koopmeiners if bids meet at least €30m. Manchester United and Galatasaray are named as the main contenders for the out-of-favour Dutch midfielder.
Juventus could target ex-Man United keeper David De Gea from Fiorentina, viewed as a cheaper alternative to Liverpool’s Alisson. De Gea may be available for around €10m.
Arsenal are interested in Real Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras, who Man United once sold for £7.8m and later bought by Madrid for about £43m. United are also monitoring his situation.
United are eyeing Inter’s Denzel Dumfries to add attacking thrust at right-back, with interest tracked for a year and Inter open to a sale given finances and his age.
United are preparing a £78m move for a forward billed as an upgrade on Matheus Cunha and ‘like Mbappe’ after the 1-0 win at Chelsea.
Tottenham would sell Cristian Romero for £50-55m. United are interested as they assess centre-back options despite discipline concerns and current injuries at the position.
Man United have held talks over Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, rated at around £87m, amid a fresh update on his Bernabeu future.
Paul Merson says Cole Palmer could join United if Chelsea misses out on the Champions League, despite Rosenior insisting the playmaker is settled and tied to a long deal.
A ‘dream’ overhaul sees United beat Man City to Elliot Anderson, sign Angelo Stiller for £44m and add Yan Diomande as Rashford’s replacement, with Carrick’s future pivotal.
United are poised to bid about £34m for a teenage winger likened to Amad, targeting the next wide prospect despite Amad’s stop-start season.
Norwich eye another loan for United’s Harry Amass but will monitor his injury, with QPR also keen.
United appreciate Tchouameni as Casemiro’s heir, but Romano says Real Madrid have no intention to sell. The club also track Premier League-based options while chasing a Champions League return.
Ex-United striker Teddy Sheringham urges Man United to sign Nottingham Forest pair Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White, calling Gibbs-White a ‘readymade’ addition after 12 league goals.
Marca claim Rashford may leave Barcelona and return to United despite a £26m option. Barcelona also rival United for Palmeiras teen Eduardo Conceicao, rated around £34m-£43.5m.
INEOS have opened talks on a £44m midfield target likened to Kobbie Mainoo as Man United plan summer reinforcements.
United have a verbal agreement on a new deal for Kobbie Mainoo to 2031 worth about £150k a week, with an announcement expected before season’s end after his run under Carrick.
Carrick is favoured to get the job permanently as United nears Champions League qualification. Yoro could face Brentford. Club admire Tchouameni and Camavinga. Glazers face $1bn Bucs bill. Martinez ban ire lingers.
United are ready to listen to offers for Joshua Zirkzee, valued at around €30m, with Juventus pushing a move as the striker seeks regular minutes after a difficult spell.