Man Utd weigh Carrick call amid midfield targets
United view Atalanta’s Ederson as a genuine target but Ben Jacobs says talk of agreed terms or a bid is premature. Atalanta want a high fee despite his contract running down. Two mids targeted.
Corriere dello Sport via MilanPress says Milan may sell Strahinja Pavlovic if they miss the Champions League, with Man United ready to bid around €50m.
Man United step up midfield rebuild, regularly scouting Dortmund’s Jobe Bellingham after his surge under Niko Kovac. Valued around £30m, he is eyed alongside plans to replace Casemiro.
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In a Rio Ferdinand chat, Casemiro hails Gareth Bale as the most complete player he played with, praises Cristiano’s mentality, Benzema’s link play and the Modric-Kroos partnership.
Leeds join Manchester United and others in pursuit of Leicester winger Jeremy Monga, 16, after a goal and two assists. Leeds pitch a clearer pathway amid Premier League interest.
Man United’s FA Youth Cup run is framed as a window into the next generation, with big hopes for JJ Gabriel.
Report claims Manchester United do not plan to include Andre Onana in next season’s squad.
Casemiro calls Jamie Carragher’s 2024 ‘leave the football’ jibe disrespectful after his resurgence under Michael Carrick helped secure Champions League football. Carragher later admitted he was wrong.
United and Arsenal are tracking Sporting’s Morten Hjulmand, with a signal he could be available around €60m despite an €80m clause. Sporting may invite a bidding war.
United are considering a ‘shock move’ for Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde after his bust-up with Aurelien Tchouameni. Any deal would require a huge fee, with midfield reinforcements planned.
United have made contact over Sporting’s Maxi Araujo, who has a £69m clause, though he previously expressed hope of joining Man City. Atletico are reported frontrunners.
United want Brighton’s ‘high-energy’ Carlos Baleba signed before the 2026 World Cup as they prioritise midfield after Casemiro’s exit and likely Ugarte sale. Brighton resisted a January push.
Casemiro says Carrick has created a ‘big problem’ for United’s coaching choice, insisting he deserves the job. He compares Carrick’s player empathy to Carlo Ancelotti’s.
Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola is out of the Man United running as the board pivot to Michael Carrick after 10 wins in 14 and Champions League qualification. Chelsea and Crystal Palace chase Iraola.
Ex-Man United midfielder Nicky Butt says Arsenal’s David Raya should be in POTY contention, noting Bruno Fernandes’ brilliance but preferring winners for the award. Michael Owen debates a key save.
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Casemiro returns to training to bid farewell in Man United’s final home game vs Nottingham Forest. Ugarte also back. Casemiro confirmed to leave on a free after 26 goals, 14 assists since 2022.
