Ruben Amorim has revealed that Amad Diallo has been given permission to miss Manchester United's trip to Brentford after the death of his father. Amad will remain in Manchester rather than return to his home in the Ivory Coast. The coach hopes his team can pay tribute to Amad by securing a second consecutive Premier League win for the first time since he took charge.
Kobbie Mainoo reportedly has a new best friend at Manchester United after the academy star was forced to find new mates following Alejandro Garnacho's exit. United’s dressing room dynamics have shifted again, and it’s Mainoo who has had to adapt. The 19-year-old midfielder, once inseparable from Garnacho, has found himself forging a fresh bond after his best mate departed Old Trafford last month.
Ruben Amorim has been warned that he faces the threat of being replaced by a Manchester United legend at Old Trafford, with a "Frankenstein team" being assembled. The Red Devils have continued to spend big in the transfer market, but are being told that "none of it fits together" as they continue to struggle for consistency. If positivity remains elusive, then a change in the dugout could be made.
Juventus are looking to sell Dusan Vlahovic in January, and the Premier League is calling. Manchester United and Chelsea are weighing up winter bids for the Serbian striker, while Bayern Munich reportedly see him as a long-term replacement for Harry Kane, creating a fascinating transfer battle.
Ruben Amorim is reportedly "working with Kobbie Mainoo on his defensive plays" at Manchester United, with the Red Devils refusing to rule the homegrown midfielder out of their long-term future plans. The talented 20-year-old has struggled for regular game time under Amorim this season, but Casemiro's impending suspension could present him with an opportunity to reclaim a starting berth.
Wayne Rooney has been challenged to a boxing match by former Premier League goalkeeper Paddy Kenny. Manchester United and England legend Rooney is a big fight fan and has previously expressed a desire to lace up a pair of gloves. Kenny is willing to stand on the opposite side of the ring, with the ex-Sheffield United and Queens Park Rangers shot-stopper preparing to step through the ropes for an exhibition bout.
Matthijs de Ligt continues to endure marriage woes, it is being reported, with the Manchester United defender seeing his estranged wife continue with her "exaggerated" spiritual journey. Netherlands international De Ligt tied the knot with model AnneKee Molenaar in June 2024, but said relationship is said to be on the verge of collapse due to the couple's lifestyle differences.
Manchester United have secured their first signing of the summer, agreeing a pre-contract deal for highly-rated Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco, who will officially join in July after he has turned 18. The club have also handed a trial to Senegal U17 captain Mouhamed Dabo, signalling their intent to reshape midfield options for both the present and future.
Benjamin Sesko has yet to impress on the field for Manchester United since his big summer move from RB Leipzig. The Slovenian has faile to score a goal for the Red Devils despite playing close to 300 minutes. The search goes on, but a picture from training has shown Sesko mimic Old Trafford icon Mark Hughes and his famous 1989 volley against Manchester City.
Diego Leon has been training with Manchester United's first-team since his summer move from Cerro Porteno, but the 18-year-old left-back still has plenty to prove before earning Premier League minutes. Despite ambitious claims ahead of his arrival, Leon is far from ready to feature for Ruben Amorim's senior squad.
Senne Lammens has quickly adapted to life at Manchester United since his deadline-day move from Royal Antwerp, with the Belgian praised for his calm presence and maturity in training. However, despite impressing behind the scenes, the 23-year-old goalkeeper is still waiting to make his debut under Ruben Amorim, and it remains uncertain when that chance will arrive.
Real Betis opened their Europa League account with a hard-earned 2-2 draw against Ange Postecoglou's Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. The Andalusian outfit had Antony to thank as his late equaliser denied Forest all three points. Betis sporting director Manu Fajardo hailed the Brazilian's impact and even went so far as to say that the Manchester United flop might be the club's most important signing ever.
Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand has put his cards on the table, ranking the Premier League’s top defenders in a no-nonsense knockout showdown, and his verdicts will spark plenty of debate. In a high-energy Q&A with GOAL, the former England skipper was asked to play “winner stays on” with some of the league’s biggest centre-back names.
Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has described the relentless pressure that Manchester United players under Sir Alex Ferguson would put on match officials. He explained how they would consistently challenge decisions in order to influence future calls. Clattenburg reveals that he started saying to the United players to 'tell Ferguson to f*ck off' and that he knew what was happening.
Manchester United had reportedly "put €30 million (£26m/$35m) on the table" to sign Brazilian goalkeeper Kaua Santos in the summer before landing Belgian star Senne Lammens. The club had been tracking the 23-year-old for over a year and even reignited talks late in the window. But Frankfurt stood firm. The Bundesliga side made it crystal clear they had no intention of losing their prized shot-stopper and Santos himself opted to stay put.
Juventus star Gleison Bremer is reportedly being monitored by both Liverpool and Manchester United ahead of the January window with the pair aware of a €55 million (£48m/$65m) release clause. While Juventus are keen to keep hold of Bremer, Premier League sides could potentially secure his signature by offering between €70-80 million (£61m/$82m-£70m/94m), according to Italian outlet Tutto Juve. The race is heating up as Europe’s elite monitor one of Serie A’s standout defenders.
Brooklyn Beckham has broken his silence on the feud that has supposedly ripped an iconic sporting family apart. The eldest child of Manchester United legend David and former Spice Girls popstar Victoria has seemingly severed ties with his mother, father and siblings. Brooklyn was a notable absentee when his ex-England captain dad celebrated turning 50 in May 2025.
Manchester United are once again dipping into the South American talent pool, this time with the capture of Colombian prodigy Cristian Orozco. Reports in Colombia suggest the Red Devils have thrashed out a deal with Fortaleza CEIF, the teenager’s current side, as Ruben Amorim continues a long-term rebuild at Old Trafford.
On statistics alone, it might look like Bryan Mbeumo has made a slow start to life with Manchester United. He has one goal in his five matches since his £71 million ($95m) move from Brentford, contrasting with four goals at the same stage of last season with the Bees. But ask any fan who has been their best player so far in this stop-start season and they will most likely name the Cameroon forward.
Wayne Rooney admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo's brain blew him away as the Manchester United legend hailed his former team-mate's "selfish mentality". The pair formed one of the most devastating partnerships Old Trafford has ever seen, firing United to Premier League and Champions League glory. Yet behind the scenes, differences in mindset and priorities were already bubbling.
Ruben Amorim's position as boss is hanging firmly in the balance according to former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster, who also says Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner may not be best-suited to take over. United have made a woeful start to the season and the heat is firmly on the beleaguered Portuguese boss, who is desperate for results to improve, despite the win over Chelsea last weekend.
Manchester United are reportedly on the verge of securing Senegalese sensation Mouhamed Dabo, after the young midfielder impressed during trials at the club’s Carrington base. According to Africa Foot, the U17 national team captain is “very close” to committing to the Red Devils, sparking excitement over another African prospect joining the club’s youth setup.
Ruben Amorim will be looking anxiously over his shoulder after Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Toppmoller revealed his love for Manchester United and made clear his desire to manage the club one day. Toppmoller is building an impressive reputation in the Bundesliga and has earned praise for developing emerging talents such as Hugo Ekitike and Omar Marmoush.
Kobbie Mainoo is reportedly weighing up a dramatic exit from Manchester United in a desperate bid to keep his World Cup ambitions alive. The 20-year-old midfielder, once billed as the jewel of United’s academy, is growing increasingly disillusioned with life under new boss Ruben Amorim after being frozen out of the starting XI.
Former Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg, revealed a bizarre incident with Cristiano Ronaldo after the Euro 2016 final. The 50-year-old former referee, now better known for trading his black kit for the bright lights of BBC’s Gladiators, was the man in charge when Portugal toppled France to lift their first-ever European Championship nine years ago.
Wayne Rooney has revealed the true nature of his relationship with former Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming the pair held each other in high regard, despite their war of words in recent years. And Rooney has also shed light on his feelings over who he thinks is better: Messi or Ronaldo.