Man Utd close on Ederson as Carrick shapes midfield
United are linked with a £60m move for a centre-back likened to William Saliba, which could threaten Harry Maguire’s place as Carrick seeks to bolster defence.
Bruno Fernandes says he was ‘very close’ to joining Tottenham in 2019 before Sporting blocked it. Now 31 with 21 Premier League assists this season, he nears contract talks as United return to the Champions League.
Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester United monitor NK Kustosija’s 17-year-old Rafael Belinho, an attacking midfielder valued at over €10m and contracted until 2029.
United paid £16.7m to sack Ruben Amorim in January. Michael Carrick led a Champions League return and got the job. Accounts show £37.7m operating profit, £187.5m EBITDA, but legacy debt and borrowing remain.
Carrick signs a two-year deal and says ‘it feels pretty natural’, stressing calm authority after guiding United to third and a 3-0 win at Brighton, with Bruno Fernandes breaking the assist record.
Sir Alex Ferguson missed United’s final matches after falling ill before the Liverpool game, with a health update provided.
Crystal Palace target free-agent-to-be Jadon Sancho. United have no new offer, Villa interest remains, but Palace could struggle to match his reported £250k-a-week wages.
Jose Mourinho claims Liverpool are bigger than Manchester United, citing trophies and recent years, praising Jurgen Klopp and Anfield’s 4-0 over Barcelona. His remarks risk angering United fans.
Arsenal push for Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali, with Manchester United also keen. The Italy midfielder wants to stay in the Premier League, and both clubs plan midfield upgrades.
United move for Atalanta’s Ederson for about £38.3m to replace departing Casemiro. Terms in principle agreed as he ‘pauses’ other talks, with Carrick targeting a ball-winning, box-to-box midfielder.
Tottenham are targeting a £10m move for a player labelled ‘unbelievable’, described as a Manchester United flop.
Netherlands omit Liverpool’s Jeremie Frimpong for the World Cup after injuries. Ex-United forward Memphis Depay, now at Corinthians, is included. Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo make the squad.
United’s planned RB Leipzig friendly from the Benjamin Sesko deal will not happen this summer. Leipzig will face Leeds at Elland Road in August. United have paid £66.3m plus add-ons, with bonuses triggered.
United eye West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, priced around £80m but potentially lowered after relegation. Midfield revamp planned with Casemiro leaving and Ederson talks progressing.
Sir Alex Ferguson reveals the single English player he most wished to sign for Manchester United, reflecting on West Ham’s tradition of producing top talent.
Chelsea prepare a bid for an ‘elite’ player who wanted to join them last summer, rivalling Manchester United for the target.
Forest’s Elliot Anderson prefers Man City, valued near £120m. United admire him but refuse a bidding war, with Carrick praising the midfielder after Forest’s 3-2 loss at Old Trafford.
