Manchester United
Sunday, 19 July 2026
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Manchester United midfield options give Carrick real choices
Santos and Tielemans give Manchester United more midfield balance, with Mainoo, Fernandes and Rashford fitting into several shapes.
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Jean-Philippe Mateta transfer battle grows as Palace set £25 million price
Crystal Palace want at least £25 million for Jean-Philippe Mateta as Manchester United, Atletico Madrid and Juventus circle the striker.
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Hugo Larsson transfer race looks expensive for Manchester United and Newcastle
Manchester United and Newcastle are linked with Hugo Larsson, but Eintracht Frankfurt’s €50 million to €60 million valuation and 2029 contract make him costly.
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Carlos Baleba transfer stalls as Manchester United pause
Ben Jacobs says Carlos Baleba still wants Manchester United, but Brighton’s £100m valuation and United’s pause are delaying any move.
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Kobbie Mainoo's possession game proved irrelevant to Tuchel's World Cup doctrine
Tuchel selected Mainoo for the World Cup but never played him. Souness breaks down the tactical gap between possession skill and defensive doctrine.
Saturday, 18 July 2026
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Andrey Santos faces integration test as Manchester United falls to Wrexham
Manchester United lost 1-0 to Wrexham as Andrey Santos made his debut. The £50m Brazilian midfielder struggled early but settled by half-time in Helsinki.
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Defensive lapse undoes Manchester United in Carrick's opening test
Manchester United lost 1-0 to Wrexham in Carrick's opening match as permanent manager. A defensive lapse exposed early organization issues in Helsinki.
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Andrey Santos announces himself with measured midfield composure
Santos impressed in his Manchester United pre-season debut against Wrexham, delivering the measured midfield play the club signed him to provide.
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Andrey Santos set for Manchester United debut against Wrexham
Andrey Santos looks set for a Manchester United debut against Wrexham, with United short in midfield and other new arrivals on slower timelines.
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Sander Berge emerges as a serious Manchester United option in midfield rebuild
Manchester United are weighing a third midfield signing and Sander Berge has emerged as a serious under-£40 million option as the club continues its rebuild.
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Marcus Rashford transfer shifts into negotiation
Marcus Rashford’s transfer has shifted into negotiation after his £40m clause expired, Barcelona passed on the permanent deal, and United wait.
Friday, 17 July 2026
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Manchester United recruitment looks smarter after the £85m midfield swing
Manchester United signed Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans for £85m combined, the same figure Tottenham reportedly paid for Mateus Fernandes.
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Amad Diallo as AC Milan test Manchester United
AC Milan want Amad Diallo, but Manchester United’s long contract leverage and refusal to sell make a summer move difficult.
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Mason Mount has a big pre-season ahead at Manchester United
Mason Mount faces a big pre-season at Manchester United after 70 missed games, 72 appearances and only 25 Premier League starts.
Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Manchester United in three-way battle for Koné as Stiller clause looms
Manchester United face competition from Chelsea and Aston Villa for Roma's Manu Koné. With Stiller's release clause expiring Wednesday, the race intensifies.
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Aston Villa sign Joao Gomes for £38m as midfield overhaul accelerates
Aston Villa sign Joao Gomes for £38m from Wolves to rebuild midfield after Tielemans moved to Manchester United and Onana's World Cup injury.
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The Camavinga decision rests with the player, not the clubs
Fabrizio Romano confirms Eduardo Camavinga wants to stay at Real Madrid, blocking any Manchester United move.
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Manu Kone transfer fee battle heats up at Manchester United
Manchester United's Manu Kone chase is split between £45m and about £51m, with Roma's finances and United's need for midfield cover in play.
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Marcus Rashford transfer rumours and Olise’s Madrid hint
Fenerbahçe want official talks for Marcus Rashford, while Michael Olise has described Real Madrid as the ideal environment for the next stage of his career.
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Manu Koné transfer race tightens as Roma lift the price
Roma want at least €60m for Manu Koné, with Manchester United ahead and Liverpool, Chelsea circling after his World Cup form.