Manchester United news

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.

Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a move for Leicester City defender Ben Nelson as Michael Carrick looks to bolster his backline ahead of the new campaign. The Red Devils have already been active in the market, but the club’s return to the Champions League has necessitated further reinforcements to ensure the squad can compete on multiple fronts.

The ongoing recruitment drive at Old Trafford could soon yield a spectacular third midfield addition ahead of the demanding new campaign. Having already heavily invested in reshaping the engine room, decision-makers are well aware that a prime target remains entirely desperate to secure a dream move to the Theatre of Dreams this summer.

Manchester United are stepping up their efforts to secure Fulham midfielder Sander Berge as part of an ongoing engine room reinforcements under INEOS. Following the arrival of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, the Red Devils remain determined to land a third signing in that department to adequately prepare their squad for the gruelling season ahead.

The pros and cons of Arsenal potentially making a move for Marcus Rashford have been highlighted to GOAL by ‘Invincibles’ squad member Jeremie Aliadiere. The Gunners have allowed Leandro Trossard to leave Emirates Stadium, as questions are asked of Gabriel Martinelli’s future, with obvious reconstruction work to be carried out in the summer transfer window.

Marcus Rashford has rejected several lucrative transfer proposals from interested clubs as his £40 million Manchester United release clause officially expired. The 28-year-old academy graduate will now see any potential summer departure subject to direct negotiations with the Old Trafford board.

Youri Tielemans has described Manchester United as the "perfect club for me" following his £35 million move from Aston Villa. The Belgian midfielder arrives at Old Trafford with significant experience and a burning ambition to restore the Red Devils to the pinnacle of English and European football.