Legendary Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has given an insight into why Andre Onana flopped so badly at the club. Van der Sar, who won four Premier League titles and reached three Champions League finals with the Red Devils, knew the Cameroon international well from his time as Ajax's CEO and fully expected him to be a success at Old Trafford.
Inter Miami are reportedly interested in signing Casemiro when he leaves Manchester United at the end of the season. The Brazil international has announced that he is will depart Old Trafford upon the expiration of his contract in June, and Miami are said to be interested in recruiting him as a potential replacement for Sergio Busquets, and new right-hand man of Lionel Messi.
Jesse Lingard has been warned that life in Brazilian football is a “hard slog”, with the former Manchester United playmaker seeing a shock switch to South America speculated on. The ex-England international has been a free agent since severing ties with K-League outfit FC Seoul in December 2025. Lingard is waiting on enticing offers, with it being suggested that one has been tabled by Remo.
England are blessed with right-back options heading towards the 2026 World Cup, with a history-making former Three Lions star that once filled that position telling GOAL who he would favour in a bid for global glory. Viv Anderson has also explained who he would “discard”, with Thomas Tuchel facing some tough selection decisions ahead of major tournament action.
Barcelona presidential candidate Xavier Vilajoana has cast doubt upon the future of Marcus Rashford at the club, claiming that the Catalan giants should consider in-house alternatives before paying €30million (£26m/$35.3m) to sign the England international permanently from Manchester United. Rashford has registered 10 goals and 13 assists in a strong loan spell, but Vilajoana suggested Mallorca's Jan Virgili on a buy-back clause as a possible alternative.
Former Manchester United and Chelsea star Juan Mata rolled back the years by scoring an eye-catching brace for Melbourne Victory in a 3-1 derby win over Melbourne City on Saturday. The goals even drew praise from Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes who took to social media to show his appreciation for the 37-year-old's excellent efforts in the A-League clash.
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been reminded of his responsibilities by the Football Association (FA) after his anti-immigration rant. The governing body has reportedly spoken with the billionaire but there will be no sanction levelled against either Ratcliffe or United.
A former professional footballer who spent time at the youth academies of Manchester United and Liverpool has been charged with attempted murder following the shooting of a man in Merseyside. Paddy Lacey, who became a professional boxer after retiring from football in 2023, is among four people charged after a man in his 20s was left in a critical condition in November.
Michael Carrick has said that Manchester United players and staff must understand the responsibility they have as representatives of one of the biggest clubs in the world, in light of co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's controversial recent remarks about immigration in Britain. The billionaire has apologised for his language but his comments are still generating a lot of reaction more than a week later.
Scott McTominay has addressed the growing speculation surrounding a potential return to the Premier League. The Scotland international remains fully committed to life in Naples despite reported interest from former club Manchester United.
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has confirmed he is working behind the scenes to secure the future of Felix Nmecha. The midfielder’s stellar form has attracted significant interest from Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea. Following a standout Champions League performance, BVB are eager to reward their "incredibly important" asset with improved terms to fend off English suitors.
Michael Carrick has opened up on his decision to reintegrate Kobbie Mainoo into the Manchester United starting XI. The legendary midfielder revealed why he is refusing to highlight the youngster's weaknesses following a difficult period of exclusion under former manager Ruben Amorim.
Ruben Amorim has been seen in public for the first time since his departure from Manchester United last month. The Portuguese tactician was spotted in the stands at the Qatar Open in Doha, trading the pressure of the Premier League for a high-stakes tennis showdown involving young superstar Carlos Alcaraz.
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has jumped to the defence of Ruben Amorim, insisting the former head coach deserves credit for the club's recent turnaround. Despite Amorim’s January dismissal, the Brazilian believes the foundation for Michael Carrick’s unbeaten run was laid by the Portuguese tactician. Cunha praised Amorim’s character and his role in assembling the current squad at Old Trafford.
Michael Carrick has revealed how he found out that Manchester United’s managerial post was his to fill, on an initial interim basis, with the ex-Red Devils midfielder returning to familiar surroundings. A positive start to his reign at Old Trafford has been enjoyed, with the 44-year-old also discussing whether he would like to stay on beyond the end of the 2025-26 campaign.
Manchester United have identified Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde as the primary solution to their long-standing left-back issues. However, the Red Devils face a significant battle to land the Spanish international, with Serie A giants Inter also monitoring his situation ahead of a potential summer bidding war for a player who still holds a vital role in Hansi Flick's team.
Manchester United and Chelsea are among those to have been credited with interest in Brazil international centre-half Murillo, and Nottingham Forest legend Viv Anderson has told GOAL that any team that gets a transfer deal over the line would be acquiring the Reds’ “best player”. It has previously been suggested that the mercurial South American could become the first £100 million ($135m) defender in world football.
One of Cole Palmer’s close friends has boldly claimed that he will talk the Chelsea playmaker into returning to his roots at Manchester United. The England international, who is a Wythenshawe native, grew up as a Red Devils supporter. He made his senior breakthrough with Manchester City and is now a talismanic presence at Stamford Bridge.
"To become co-owner of Manchester United is a great honour and comes with great responsibility." Those the words of Sir Jim Ratcliffe upon purchasing his 27.7 percent stake in the Red Devils in February 2024. "This marks the completion of the transaction, but just the beginning of our journey to take Manchester United back to the top of English, European and world football, with world-class facilities for our fans."
American billionaire Leon Cooperman has upped his stake in Manchester United to 2.9 million shares. The 82-year-old first invested in the Red Devils around the time Sir Jim Ratcliffe was planning his takeover at Old Trafford and has recently acquired shares from a British investment firm. He is also not thought to be mounting a takeover bid of his own any time soon.
Manchester United have made a final decision on Jadon Sancho's future amid an underwhelming loan spell at Aston Villa. Sancho was shipped out on loan to Chelsea last season but the Blues ended up paying a penalty fee to send him back to Old Trafford. Another loan spell has followed in the current campaign but Sancho is once again struggling to impress.
Manchester United have become "frustrated" by the agreement they struck with Barcelona for the loan transfer of Marcus Rashford. The England international is spending the 2025-26 season with Hansi Flick's side, and the deal does include a purchase option set at £26 million (£30m). However, Rashford's good form with the Catalan giants has left Manchester United worrying that his valuation has risen significantly.
Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard is being linked with another unlikely transfer following his exit from South Korean side FC Seoul. The 33-year-old is now a free agent and could be heading to South America for the next chapter of his career. Lingard is already in negotiations with Brazilian side Remo and there's optimism an agreement can be reached.
Manchester United fan and social media influencer Frank Ilett, better known as The United Strand, has hit the milestone of 500 days without cutting his hair until his beloved Red Devils win five games in a row. Ilett came close to shaving off his curls last week, before United drew with West Ham, halting their run at four wins in a row, agonisingly short of his target.
Manchester United have no intention of allowing Barcelona to re-negotiate their asking price to sign Marcus Rashford this summer. A £26 million ($35m) fee has reportedly been agreed between the two clubs for the Blaugrana to keep the England international on a permanent basis beyond the summer, although several reports have suggested that La Liga's champions are keen to lower that fee if possible.
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