Lewis Hall has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United, with Chris Waddle telling GOAL why the opportunity to “double” his salary will hold obvious appeal to the Newcastle left-back. A mass exodus of talent, on and off the field, has been taking place at St James’ Park. There is a chance that an England international defender will form part of that process.
Michael Carrick has helped to turn Manchester United’s fortunes around, but Lee Sharpe has sounded a trophy-winning warning to the Red Devils’ new permanent boss. A return to the Champions League party will be enjoyed in 2026-27, but pressure will build on the man at the helm if major silverware falls out of reach across domestic and continental competition.
Manchester United have confirmed that goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has left Old Trafford to join La Liga outfit Celta Vigo on a season-long loan. The Turkish international, who has struggled for consistent game time since arriving in England, heads to Spain in search of regular first-team football under Claudio Giraldez.
Michael Owen has explained to GOAL why Manchester United need to “break the rules” when it comes to Bruno Fernandes, with it imperative that the club captain at Old Trafford commits to a new contract. The Portuguese playmaker, who made Premier League history last season, is yet to agree an extension to terms that are due to expire in the summer of 2027.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.
The 23-cap England international finds himself at another career crossroads, having dropped into the free agency pool following an underwhelming loan stint at Aston Villa
Ally McCoist has identified Xabi Alonso’s revamped Chelsea side as the primary dark horse to challenge Arsenal for the Premier League crown this season. After the Gunners ended a 22-year drought to secure the title last term, Mikel Arteta is now focused on a historic defence aided by high-profile summer recruitment.
Manchester United have officially announced the arrival of their sixth signing of the summer transfer window as Cristian Orozco completes his move to the Premier League. The highly-rated Colombian midfielder joins the Red Devils following his 18th birthday, marking the next phase of the club's recruitment strategy.
Manchester United have implemented a significant change to their contract negotiations in a bid to fix a broken financial model that has plagued the club for a decade. The Red Devils have introduced a specific performance-related clause that prevents squad players from earning massive pay rises simply by being on the books during a successful season.
Gianni Infantino is facing explosive new allegations after leaked documents suggested he was involved in discussions to bring the European Super League under FIFA’s umbrella. While the broader football community opposed the breakaway project in 2021, reports indicate the FIFA president explored the possibility of branding the competition as the "FIFA Super League."
Marcus Rashford is seemingly set to be absorbed back into the fold at Manchester United, with Lee Sharpe explaining to GOAL why the England international is worth a calculated transfer risk. A home-grown star at Old Trafford was considered to have “downed tools” before heading out on loan, but is talented enough that a new contract at the Theatre of Dreams cannot be entirely ruled out.
Manchester United have been tipped to have secured the signing of the season following their cut-price acquisition of Belgian international Youri Tielemans. Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given believes the Red Devils have pulled off a masterstroke in the transfer market, while also hailing shot-stopper Senne Lammens as the club's most complete keeper in years.
Juventus are accelerating negotiations to sign Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee on loan this summer. The Red Devils have given the green light to evaluate a temporary deal after the Dutchman expressed a strong desire to return to Serie A.
Manchester United's goalkeeping ranks are thinning further, with Altay Bayindir becoming the third shot-stopper set to depart Old Trafford. Having struggled for minutes under Michael Carrick, the Turkish international has reportedly agreed to join Celta Vigo and is now heading to Spain for a medical to revive his career.
Paul Ince has urged Manchester United to abandon plans to sell Marcus Rashford following his rejected Barcelona move. The former Red Devils midfielder believes manager Michael Carrick can unlock the England international's full potential ahead of the new Premier League season.
Man Utd are investigating whether an ambitious deal for Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly is possible this summer. The 19-year-old midfielder has impressed manager Michael Carrick with his elite mindset, though his recent resurgence under Mikel Arteta could keep him in north London.
Chelsea have sparked a significant debate among their fan base after the club's official sanctions policy revealed that unauthorised ticket transferring and sexual misconduct carry the same penalty. Supporters found guilty of either offence face a 12-month ban from Stamford Bridge and the immediate loss of their season card.
Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek is on the verge of completing a permanent transfer to Championship side Middlesbrough. The talented youngster was left on the bench during the recent pre-season victory over Atletico Madrid, clearly signalling his impending departure from Old Trafford as he actively searches for regular first-team football ahead of the new campaign.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has backed Manchester City to retain their status as the dominant force in English football, tipping Enzo Maresca to secure the Premier League title in his debut season at the Etihad. The pundit believes the race will be a straight shootout between the Cityzens and reigning champions Arsenal, effectively ruling his former club and Manchester United out of the running.
Manchester United have admitted to making significant mistakes in their recent ticket touting investigation, conceding that they severely underestimated how frequently loyal supporters share their account login details. The club acknowledge that this crackdown has caused genuine distress and upset among genuine fans who feared their season tickets would be unfairly confiscated.
Man Utd have made a move to sign Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi as they look to bolster their squad depth. However, Premier League rivals Chelsea are also monitoring the Colombian, who is available for a reasonable €25m fee as he enters the final year of his contract.
Manchester United have announced a record-breaking multi-year training kit sponsorship deal with Betway, reportedly worth £20 million per season. The agreement sees the brand's logo featured across both the men's and women's training wear, as well as around Old Trafford, filling a vacancy left after the club went without a training sponsor last term.