Manchester United news

After Real Madrid wonderkid Endrick sparked a wave of viral memes for sitting on Brazil's bench, Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo is now the main subject. England boss Thomas Tuchel's decision to keep the 21-year-old out of his starting lineup at the 2026 World Cup has triggered internet jokes, making the midfielder a meme sensation.

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie O'Hara has urged his old club to sign Marcus Rashford this summer. Rashford has spent the last season and a half on loan at Barcelona and Aston Villa, respectively, and with Manchester United reportedly keen to get him off their wage bill, O'Hara believes Spurs can secure a bargain deal to boost Roberto De Zerbi's squad for the upcoming season.

Harry Maguire has backed Marcus Rashford to make a successful return to Manchester United this summer, but the defender insists two specific conditions must be met first. Rashford is currently representing England at the World Cup following a productive loan spell with Barcelona, who recently declined to trigger their option to sign him permanently.

Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered a knee ligament injury during Uruguay's World Cup clash against Spain on Friday. Ugarte was stretchered off the pitch in distress, raising serious concerns over an extended absence ahead of the new season as the club conduct ongoing assessments to determine his rehabilitation timescale.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are both reportedly engaged in negotiations to sign Mateus Fernandes. Despite significant interest, West Ham United are refusing to lower their hefty asking price for the talented Portuguese midfielder, with a lengthy summer transfer saga now on the cards.

Manchester United appear to have finally closed the door on a long-standing pursuit of Victor Osimhen despite his explosive form in Turkey, according to reports. The Nigerian international remains one of Europe's most feared marksmen, but financial realities at Old Trafford are dictating a different path for the Red Devils' recruitment team.

The father of Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot has revealed the close bond and mutual respect shared between his son and Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Speaking from the World Cup, Jacinto Teixeira highlighted how a childhood admiration evolved into a genuine friendship during their time together at Old Trafford.

Twente have reached an agreement to sign experienced Netherlands international striker Wout Weghorst on a two-year contract following his departure from Ajax. The high-profile free agent represents a major coup for incoming technical director Erik ten Hag, who previously managed the physical frontman during a short loan spell at Manchester United.

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte has sustained a suspected long-term knee injury during Uruguay's agonising exit from the World Cup. The combative engine-room operator was stretchered off in tears before the interval following an accidental collision with a fellow countryman, leaving his club's crucial summer transfer plans in complete disarray.

Eric Djemba-Djemba has explained to GOAL why Bryan Mbeumo was Manchester United’s best signing of 2025-26, with the Cameroon international able to conquer the biggest challenge that any move to Old Trafford presents. The former Brentford forward enjoyed a productive debut campaign at the ‘Theatre of Dreams’, with value for money being found in a £71 million ($94m) transfer.