Manchester United news

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has hit out at the decision to host the upcoming FA Youth Cup final against Manchester City at a secondary venue. The former Red Devils captain believes the prestigious youth fixture deserves a larger stage than the 7,000-capacity Joie Stadium.

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Andoni Iraola is reportedly nearing an agreement to remain in the Premier League next season with a move to London. The Bournemouth manager, whose imminent departure from the south coast at the end of the current campaign has already been announced, has become one of the most sought-after tactical minds in English football.

Cole Palmer would “want them to listen” if Chelsea were presented with an eye-watering, £150 million ($204m) transfer bid this summer, claims Glen Johnson. The former Blues defender has told GOAL why the England international playmaker may be considering a move elsewhere, with a return to his Manchester roots at United being heavily speculated on.

Jaap Stam has urged Manchester United to sign Frenkie de Jong, joking he would cycle to Barcelona to bring the midfielder to Old Trafford. The former defender also suggested Micky van de Ven could strengthen United’s defence.

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Sir Dave Brailsford has stepped down from his role as a director at Manchester United as the club continue restructuring under Ineos. The move marks the end of his formal board role after playing a key part in the early stages of the new ownership era.

Jesse Lingard has been stepping a long way out of his comfort zone, heading to South Korea and Brazil, but a return to Britain - potentially at Wrexham - is not being ruled out. Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen worked with the ex-England international at Old Trafford and can see the obvious appeal of JLingz linking up with Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac.

Manchester United have been urged to avoid the “excuse” of “next year’s too early” when it comes to a Premier League title challenge, with Rene Meulensteen explaining to GOAL why Michael Carrick can be the man to put the Red Devils back in contention. He remains in interim charge for now, but Sir Alex Ferguson’s former assistant believes the foundations are in place on which to build a bid for domestic supremacy.

Manchester United’s hopes of signing Sandro Tonali have suffered a major setback, with Newcastle unwilling to sell the Italy international. However, the Red Devils have already made progress elsewhere after reportedly agreeing personal terms with Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.