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Marcus Rashford has finally made his long-awaited return to Man Utd's Carrington training base, marking a stunning U-turn for a player whose Old Trafford career seemed dead and buried. The former Barcelona loanee was seen greeting fans outside the complex on Sunday as he prepares to link up with new permanent manager Michael Carrick for the first time.

Manchester United are hoping to see Bruno Fernandes sign a new contract, but who will inherit the captain’s armband at Old Trafford when the Portuguese playmaker moves on? Lee Sharpe has, during an exclusive interview with GOAL, thrown a few names into the mix - with Mason Mount considered to be a potential on-field leader for the ambitious Red Devils.

Benjamin Sesko remains the only out-and-out No.9 on Manchester United’s books, but Michael Owen has told GOAL why he has “doubts” over the Slovenian’s ability to become the “long-term” central striking option at Old Trafford. The 23-year-old frontman played his way into form last season, following a slow start, but Michael Carrick is considered to be in need of further firepower.

Arsenal have been told to pivot their transfer strategy toward a Man Utd outcast after their ambitious pursuit of Vinicius Junior collapsed. Despite personal efforts from Mikel Arteta to lure the Real Madrid superstar to the Emirates, the Gunners must now look elsewhere to bolster their frontline for the upcoming title defence.