Manchester United news

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has provided a positive fitness update on Lisandro Martinez, suggesting the defensive linchpin will not be sidelined for a significant period. The Argentina international was a notable absentee from the matchday squad that travelled to Everton last Monday, sparking fears of another long-term layoff for a player who has already endured a difficult run with injuries over the past two seasons. However, Carrick has moved to ease those concerns ahead of a busy schedule for the Red Devils.

Manchester United’s senior stars have reportedly delivered their verdict on the club's managerial future, with the majority of the squad throwing their weight behind Michael Carrick. The former Red Devils midfielder has enjoyed a sensational start to life in the Old Trafford dugout since taking over on an interim basis following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim. After a period of significant instability, the 44-year-old has seemingly unified a fractured dressing room, leading the side to five wins from his first six Premier League matches in charge.

Manchester United are ramping up their search for a permanent managerial appointment to lead the club into the 2026-27 campaign, and a familiar face from the Premier League has emerged as a serious contender. Roberto Martinez, currently at the helm of the Portugal national team, has reportedly been identified by the Old Trafford hierarchy as a potential candidate to take over the reigns.

Marcus Rashford is currently thriving on loan at Barcelona, helping to propel the Catalan giants to the top of La Liga and into the Champions League knockout stages. However, his resurgence away from Old Trafford has prompted fierce criticism from Manchester United legend Bryan Robson. Rashford is expected to stay at Barcelona past the end of the season, with the Catalans keen to keep hold of the forward.

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Michael Carrick has hinted that Manchester United may offer centre-back Harry Maguire a new deal at Old Trafford. Maguire's current contract expires at the end of the season, though the England international is keen to prolong his stay at the club. Maguire has come back into favour at United after Carrick succeeded Ruben Amorim at the United helm.

From rejected at Barcelona to delivering the only Italian treble, ending Barcelona’s dominance with 100 points, and winning Roma’s first European silverware — Jose Mourinho’s managerial journey delivers more historic highs than Pep Guardiola’s. Every trophy and every milestone proves The Special One’s resume stands alone at the very top.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool, among others, have been told how much it will cost to lure Newcastle's star players away from St. James' Park this summer. A host of key Magpies players have been linked with departures in recent months as Premier League rivals seek to exploit their sub-par season to boost their own respective squads.

Andre Onana has been backed to fight for his Manchester United place once his loan spell with Trabzonspor comes to a close in the summer. The Cameroon international moved to the Turkish Super Lig side for the season last September following the arrival of Senne Lammens from Belgian side Antwerp. The 23-year-old has since established himself as first choice at Old Trafford.

Wayne Rooney has revealed the odd gift that he once received from Argentine icon Diego Maradona, with the Manchester United legend still having that present at home. The ex-England international had been competing for the Red Devils in Champions League action when he enjoyed a surprise meeting with World Cup winner Maradona at a Chinese restaurant.

Former Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka has revealed how much he suffered when he first joined the club in 2019. In an honest and open interview, the player gave an insight into his struggles to adapt to his new life after leaving his friends and family behind in London. And he revealed the lengths he would go to in order to stay in touch with his loved ones.

Former England boss Gareth Southgate has sought to distance himself from reports suggesting that he could make a return to club management with Manchester United. The 55-year-old stepped down from his role with the Three Lions after enduring more European Championship heartache in 2024. Rather than heading back to the dugout, Southgate is planning to star in a “different movie”.

Just five months ago Oliver Glasner was looking like a serious candidate to be the next Manchester United manager. On the day serious doubts about Ruben Amorim's future began to emerge following the limp defeat at Brentford in late September, Glasner's Crystal Palace beat Liverpool, halting the Red's seven-game winning streak and leaving the Eagles as the only unbeaten team in the Premier League.