Manchester United
Sunday, 23 August 2026
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Rooney dissects Shaw's 'schoolboy' defending in Manchester United's Hull loss
Wayne Rooney dissects Luke Shaw's crucial positioning error as Manchester United lose 2-0 to Hull City on opening day, raising questions about tactical
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Manchester United faces transfer reckoning after Hull collapse
Manchester United lost 2-0 to Hull on opening weekend and cannot land three priority transfer targets. The window closes September 1.
Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Lewis Hall transfer battle as Newcastle hold firm
Manchester United are still pursuing Lewis Hall, but Newcastle's refusal to sell and contract talks make a deal hard despite fee chatter above £60m.
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Hull's set-piece punch leaves Manchester United with opening-day problems
Hull City beat Manchester United 2-0 on opening day, with two first-half set-piece goals punishing Carrick's side despite 70 per cent possession.
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Marcus Rashford gets No.9 in Carrick's United shake-up
Marcus Rashford got Manchester United's No.9 shirt two hours before kick-off at Hull, with Carrick praising his sharp return and a key role in view.
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Manchester United player ratings vs Hull expose a bruising opening day
Manchester United's player ratings vs Hull were brutal, with Senne Lammens the only clear bright spot and Bruno Fernandes among the worst.
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Willy Kambwala move could give Manchester United a late-window boost
Willy Kambwala is set to join Como from Villarreal, and Manchester United could benefit from the sell-on clause in his 2024 exit deal.
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Manchester United midfield rebuild keeps evolving
Michael Carrick says Manchester United must keep evolving in midfield, with Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and a £60m Carlos Baleba bid in play.
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Edmond Tapsoba transfer race opens up for Manchester United
Manchester United have opened talks for Edmond Tapsoba, with Leverkusen valuing him at around €50 million and tied to a deal until 2031.
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Manchester United agree £70m deal for Carlos Baleba from Brighton
Carlos Baleba transfer is close after United agreed a £70m deal with Brighton. A Saturday medical is scheduled after a £65m plus £5m package.
Friday, 21 August 2026
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Rasmus Hojlund gets 20-goal Napoli target after €44m move
Napoli have made Rasmus Hojlund's move permanent for €44m, and Massimiliano Allegri wants at least 20 league goals this season.
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David Raum offered to Manchester United as left-back search widens
Manchester United have been offered RB Leipzig left-back David Raum, with Ben Jacobs reporting the approach and Christopher Vivell’s praise adding context.
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Joshua Zirkzee exit race between Juventus and Napoli
Joshua Zirkzee’s Manchester United future is under pressure as Juventus and Napoli circle, with his modest output shaping the summer race.
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Alejandro Balde stays put as Manchester United test Barcelona's resolve
Manchester United have enquired about Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, but Fabrizio Romano says the 22-year-old wants to stay.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Myles Lewis-Skelly stays in Arsenal’s transfer frame
Richard Garlick has not ruled out a sale of Myles Lewis-Skelly or Ethan Nwaneri, leaving Arsenal’s academy duo in play as Manchester United and Chelsea circle.
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Marcus Rashford backs Carragher as Manchester United return sparks fresh scrutiny
Marcus Rashford thanked Jamie Carragher after a podcast row and said he wants to play without daily scrutiny. Michael Carrick has backed his return too.
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Carlos Baleba move shows Manchester United are ignoring Rooney's midfield warning
Wayne Rooney wants Manchester United to add height and physicality in midfield, but their £65m move for Carlos Baleba suggests a different profile.
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Jorge Salinas race intensifies as Atletico move first
Atletico Madrid are pushing to beat Manchester United to Jorge Salinas, with the Racing Santander left-back available for €16million after promotion
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Youri Tielemans gets strong Leicester backing after Manchester United move
Jamie Vardy and Wes Morgan have backed Youri Tielemans to thrive at Manchester United after his £35m move from Aston Villa.
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Michael Carrick is asking Manchester United to play short at Hull
Michael Carrick is asking Manchester United to play short, press high and attack in a fluid 4-2-4 as they open at Hull City.