Man Utd edge Brentford as Sesko fee details emerge
Ex-United defender Antonio Valencia, 40, joins Telemundo’s 2026 World Cup pundit team after briefly signing for Wythenshawe AFC. The former captain won two Premier League titles at Old Trafford.
Bruno Fernandes wants assurances on ambition before extending, with a €65m release clause in place. The captain has 8 league goals and 19 assists and says he wants to win the Premier League and Champions League.
Agent Jorge Mendes has offered United’s Manuel Ugarte to Juventus. A loan with option to buy is possible as the midfielder struggles at Old Trafford and seeks a Serie A move.
Carrick says he had a supportive ‘cup of tea’ chat with Ratcliffe, hinting at a warmer relationship than predecessors. His long-term future remains undecided ahead of United’s summer decision.
United chiefs have flown out for in-person scouting on a major summer attacking target likened to Memphis Depay as transfer work ramps up under Carrick.
United say Monday fixtures hit matchday revenue and fans’ travel. Club and Liverpool will appeal against tragedy chanting. Security aided Bruno at Carrington. (RED) shirts from the Brentford win are up for auction.
United and Liverpool are monitoring Juventus winger Francisco ‘Chico’ Conceicao after an improved season with eight goal contributions. United want attacking wingers and view the Portugal international as a fit.
United are preparing a £34.6m bid for Borussia Dortmund right-back Julian Ryerson, admired for discipline, crossing and focus after 16 assists this season. He would compete with Diogo Dalot on the right.
United will not overpay or drag talks for top target Elliot Anderson amid a £120m tag. Louis Saha says Bruno Guimaraes would ‘fit nicely’, with Tchouameni also namechecked as a Casemiro replacement.
Barcelona plan a fresh bid to keep Rashford on a second loan rather than pay the €30m option. The forward wants to stay, while United may resist renegotiating. Any move could hinge on pursuit of Julian Alvarez.
Real Madrid deem Aurelien Tchouameni ‘untouchable’ and plan a renewal, despite links to Manchester United’s midfield rebuild. His current deal runs to 2028.
United are tracking Ajax forward Mika Godts after his standout solo goal, with the youngster currently outscoring Benjamin Sesko this season.
Mainoo agrees a new deal to 2031, lifting wages from £20,000 to about £150,000 a week. After bench spells under Ruben Amorim, he has thrived under Michael Carrick and regained an England place.
Feature on ex-United striker Dion Dublin, whose £2m move to Coventry led to 72 goals and key strikes in 1997 survival, after injury halted his Old Trafford career.
United’s Sesko deal from RB Leipzig could reach €85m with add-ons tied to goals, appearances and Champions League. A friendly vs Leipzig is also included. Sesko has 11 goals in his debut season.
United beat Brentford 2-1 at Old Trafford. Casemiro headed the opener, Sesko finished a team move, before Jensen hit an 87th-minute reply. Win moves Carrick’s side close to Champions League qualification.
United target Rafael Leao with a player-plus-cash offer. Milan’s interest in Manuel Ugarte, Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee could aid talks as United seek a natural left-sided forward.
