With the World Cup over and pre-season friendlies beginning in earnest over the next week, it feels like the new club season is hurtling towards us at a rather alarming rate. With that in mind, managers are getting increasingly twitchy when it comes to transfers, with coaches around Europe keen to know which players they will and won't be able to call upon over the coming weeks and months.
Tottenham Hotspur supporters have been given an immediate glimpse of why the club sanctioned a massive £85 million summer move for Mateus Fernandes. The Portuguese midfielder marked his first appearance in a Spurs shirt with a goal of incredible quality during a pre-season clash on Wednesday.
Manchester United have sensationally refused to drop their interest in Real Madrid powerhouse Aurelien Tchouameni, reportedly making a fresh approach for the French international. Despite the midfielder’s growing importance in the Spanish capital, the Red Devils are determined to lure him to the Premier League as they look to reshape their engine room.
Manchester United have identified Everton star Iliman Ndiaye as a primary transfer target this summer, but a move for the Senegal international is currently at a standstill. The Red Devils are reportedly unable to progress with a formal bid due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Marcus Rashford’s future at the club.
Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly given the green light for a move away from Manchester United this summer as Juventus step up their pursuit of the striker. The Netherlands international is prepared to bring his underwhelming stint at Old Trafford to a premature end in favour of a return to Serie A.
David Beckham has emerged as the ultimate financial winner of the 2026 World Cup following a lucrative tournament of commercial dominance. The Manchester United and England legend has seen his staggering net worth climb even higher after spearheading a series of high-profile advertising campaigns across the globe.
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 football world seems to move faster and faster these days. No sooner had the World Cup ended than attention immediately shifted to the transfer market - which is understandable, given some massive deals are expected to be confirmed in the coming days, following in the footsteps of Morgan Rogers' shock £117 million move from Aston Villa to Chelsea.
Manchester United are preparing to unleash one of their most exciting youth prospects in years during their upcoming pre-season clash with Rosenborg. Teenage sensation JJ Gabriel looks set to finally make his senior bow as the club manages his transition into the professional environment.
Manchester United appear to hold an early advantage over Arsenal in the race to sign Manu Kone, with the Roma and France midfielder eyeing a step up and eager to test himself in the Premier League following an emotional World Cup exit.
Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek has signaled his readiness to leave Old Trafford this summer, insisting he is prepared to establish himself as a first-choice option elsewhere. The 22-year-old is coming off a productive loan spell and believes the time is right to step out of the shadows at the Theatre of Dreams.
Manchester United face a nervous wait over the fitness of Lisandro Martinez after the defender was forced off during Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain. The centre-back, a vital component of both his club and national side, was unable to complete the first half of the prestigious tournament decider in New Jersey.
Manchester United have bolstered their attacking options for the future by completing the signing of highly-rated winger Tynan Thompson from Tottenham Hotspur. The 18-year-old moves to Old Trafford in a deal worth a reported £8 million including performance-related add-ons.
Manchester may be about to turn red again, following the departure of Pep Guardiola from the Etihad Stadium, with ex-United star Gary Pallister telling GOAL why a “huge shift” could be on the cards. Sleeping giants at Old Trafford have been shaken from their slumber by Michael Carrick, with Premier League title dreams beginning to form again ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel is now eligible to make his Premier League debut after turning 15, but the club is reportedly taking a cautious approach to his development. The highly-rated academy forward is expected to feature during pre-season before United decide whether he is ready to step up to the Under-21s or move closer to the senior squad.
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo missed England’s World Cup third-place play-off against France after picking up an injury. The 21-year-old will depart the Three Lions camp without having seen a single minute of competitive action during the tournament in North America.
Manchester United's pre-season campaign got off to a controversial and frustrating start as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Wrexham in Helsinki. While much of the focus was on the debut of big-money signing Andrey Santos, the match ended in a chorus of boos directed at the officiating following a late penalty shout.