Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has jumped to the defence of Ruben Amorim, insisting the former head coach deserves credit for the club's recent turnaround. Despite Amorim’s January dismissal, the Brazilian believes the foundation for Michael Carrick’s unbeaten run was laid by the Portuguese tactician. Cunha praised Amorim’s character and his role in assembling the current squad at Old Trafford.
Michael Carrick has revealed how he found out that Manchester United’s managerial post was his to fill, on an initial interim basis, with the ex-Red Devils midfielder returning to familiar surroundings. A positive start to his reign at Old Trafford has been enjoyed, with the 44-year-old also discussing whether he would like to stay on beyond the end of the 2025-26 campaign.
Manchester United have identified Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde as the primary solution to their long-standing left-back issues. However, the Red Devils face a significant battle to land the Spanish international, with Serie A giants Inter also monitoring his situation ahead of a potential summer bidding war for a player who still holds a vital role in Hansi Flick's team.
Manchester United and Chelsea are among those to have been credited with interest in Brazil international centre-half Murillo, and Nottingham Forest legend Viv Anderson has told GOAL that any team that gets a transfer deal over the line would be acquiring the Reds’ “best player”. It has previously been suggested that the mercurial South American could become the first £100 million ($135m) defender in world football.
One of Cole Palmer’s close friends has boldly claimed that he will talk the Chelsea playmaker into returning to his roots at Manchester United. The England international, who is a Wythenshawe native, grew up as a Red Devils supporter. He made his senior breakthrough with Manchester City and is now a talismanic presence at Stamford Bridge.
"To become co-owner of Manchester United is a great honour and comes with great responsibility." Those the words of Sir Jim Ratcliffe upon purchasing his 27.7 percent stake in the Red Devils in February 2024. "This marks the completion of the transaction, but just the beginning of our journey to take Manchester United back to the top of English, European and world football, with world-class facilities for our fans."
American billionaire Leon Cooperman has upped his stake in Manchester United to 2.9 million shares. The 82-year-old first invested in the Red Devils around the time Sir Jim Ratcliffe was planning his takeover at Old Trafford and has recently acquired shares from a British investment firm. He is also not thought to be mounting a takeover bid of his own any time soon.
Manchester United have made a final decision on Jadon Sancho's future amid an underwhelming loan spell at Aston Villa. Sancho was shipped out on loan to Chelsea last season but the Blues ended up paying a penalty fee to send him back to Old Trafford. Another loan spell has followed in the current campaign but Sancho is once again struggling to impress.
Manchester United have become "frustrated" by the agreement they struck with Barcelona for the loan transfer of Marcus Rashford. The England international is spending the 2025-26 season with Hansi Flick's side, and the deal does include a purchase option set at £26 million (£30m). However, Rashford's good form with the Catalan giants has left Manchester United worrying that his valuation has risen significantly.
Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard is being linked with another unlikely transfer following his exit from South Korean side FC Seoul. The 33-year-old is now a free agent and could be heading to South America for the next chapter of his career. Lingard is already in negotiations with Brazilian side Remo and there's optimism an agreement can be reached.
Manchester United fan and social media influencer Frank Ilett, better known as The United Strand, has hit the milestone of 500 days without cutting his hair until his beloved Red Devils win five games in a row. Ilett came close to shaving off his curls last week, before United drew with West Ham, halting their run at four wins in a row, agonisingly short of his target.
Manchester United have no intention of allowing Barcelona to re-negotiate their asking price to sign Marcus Rashford this summer. A £26 million ($35m) fee has reportedly been agreed between the two clubs for the Blaugrana to keep the England international on a permanent basis beyond the summer, although several reports have suggested that La Liga's champions are keen to lower that fee if possible.
Former Manchester United backroom member Steve McClaren has opened up on what caused the infamous falling out between Cristiano Ronaldo and ex-head coach Erik ten Hag before the football icon's departure to Saudi Arabia at the end of 2022. The Portugal international was released from the club following a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, where he slammed the Red Devils' owners, as well as his manager and team-mates.
Real Madrid-owned Endrick, who is currently enjoying a loan spell at Ligue 1 side Lyon, is being tipped to seal a “very special” transfer to Manchester United. The Brazilian wonderkid has found the going tough at his parent club, amid fierce competition for places, and a permanent move away from Santiago Bernabeu is being speculated on for the summer of 2026.
Manchester United and Liverpool have been given Christian Pulisic transfer advice, with Tab Ramos telling GOAL that the USMNT star could be a “dangerous player” in the right Premier League team. The former Chelsea winger is seeing a return to English football speculated on after seeing his stock soar at AC Milan and delaying the signing of a new contract.
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has delivered a stark warning to Bruno Fernandes, urging the captain to consider his future at Old Trafford amid ongoing uncertainty under the INEOS regime. While acknowledging Fernandes' dedication, Saha believes Chelsea star Cole Palmer would be the "perfect replacement" should the Portuguese playmaker depart, tipping the England international for a sensational and controversial return to Manchester to fill the creative void.
Gordon Ramsay insists that close friend Sir David Beckham is an “incredible dad” and believes time will heal a rift that has torn one of the world’s most famous families apart. Brooklyn Beckham has become engulfed in a stunning feud with his iconic parents, claiming that he has no plans to reconcile. Ramsay is confident that bridges will be rebuilt.
Jadon Sancho and his rap star girlfriend Saweetie have made their first public appearance together. The Manchester United-owned winger, who is taking in a loan spell at Aston Villa, has been romantically linked to the American musician for some time. Their relationship has remained under wraps, but they have now stepped out holding hands during a trip to France.
Former Manchester United star Anthony Martial was stretchered off during his latest Liga MX outing for Monterrey after suffering a horror injury, which required hospital treatment. The Frenchman was withdrawn just before half-time in his side's 1-0 win over Club Leon after dislocating his shoulder, and is now set for a spell on the sidelines.
Former Manchester United coach Steve McClaren has revealed the cause of friction between Cristiano Ronaldo and Erik ten Hag, with that “standoff” eventually leading to CR7 severing ties with the Red Devils. The Portuguese GOAT butted heads with a Dutch tactician at Old Trafford, with the pair rarely seeing eye-to-eye. An explosive exit for CR7 was confirmed in November 2022.
Manchester United have been told that Michael Carrick could bring Marcus Rashford back to Old Trafford. That is according to a former England and Red Devils masseuse, Rod Thornley, who believes that the current Barcelona loanee could head back to Manchester at the end of the season after a bright campaign with the Catalan giants in La Liga.
Manchester United are plotting a stunning move to sign Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister this summer, per a new report from the Manchester Evening News. The Red Devils are keeping a close eye on the situation of the Argentina international in case he becomes available in the summer as they bid to strengthen a problem position in the summer transfer window.
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp turned down approaches from Manchester United and Chelsea after leaving Anfield, according to his agent and trusted advisor Marc Kosicke. The German coach opted to take a break from football following his departure from the Reds but has already been lured back into work as the Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull.
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick has been told that he simply must qualify for the Champions League if he is to earn the permanent manager's job at Old Trafford. The former England midfielder has enjoyed a sterling start to life since replacing Ruben Amorim, going unbeaten in his first five league games, to put himself in contention to remain in the United hotseat.
Wayne Rooney has named the two clubs that he would join as an assistant manager, with the Manchester United legend not ruling out a return to the dugout in a head coaching capacity. The former England captain endured a tough time across his last two stints at Birmingham and Plymouth, but he has not lost the bug and is ruling nothing out at this stage.
Cristiano Ronaldo has always been a bad loser, former Manchester United and Portugal team-mate Nani has revealed, with the all-time great breaking down in tears if things did not go his way. CR7 has spent his record-shattering career chasing perfection, with any stumbles endured when heading down that path leading to an outpouring of emotion.
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