Manchester United news

Ashley Young has confirmed his intention to retire from professional football following an illustrious career spanning more than two decades at the highest level. The 40-year-old former England international is set to bring the curtain down on a storied journey that saw him lift major trophies with Manchester United and Inter.

Manchester United are ready to step up their pursuit of AC Milan star Rafael Leao by offering a selection of first-team players to sweeten the deal. The Red Devils are exploring creative ways to lower the cost of the Portugal international as they look to overhaul their attacking options for next season.

Manchester United have identified Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as the primary contender to challenge interim manager Michael Carrick for the permanent hotseat at Old Trafford. While Carrick has transformed the club’s fortunes since taking over from Ruben Amorim in January, the United hierarchy are determined to conduct a thorough search to avoid past mistakes.

Manchester United have secured the long-term future of academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo after the midfielder signed a lucrative new contract extension until June 2031. The 21-year-old, who has become a focal point of the club's midfield, rejected previous exit talk to commit himself to the project currently overseen by interim boss Michael Carrick.

West Ham have been warned that there will be “clubs circling” for Mateus Fernandes in upcoming transfer windows, with Joe Cole admitting to GOAL that the Hammers may find it difficult to retain the services of a “proper player”. After two seasons in English football, the highly-rated Portuguese midfielder is already said to be attracting interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.

Marcus Rashford has been told that his “time has passed” at Manchester United, with Louis Saha explaining to GOAL why the England international will have no future at Old Trafford even if Barcelona opt against triggering a £26 million ($35m) permanent transfer option. The 28-year-old forward has spent the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Camp Nou and is expected to complete a move “somewhere” in the next window.

Manchester United have been urged to consider a stunning move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as the Red Devils look to rebuild their engine room this summer. Former United striker Louis Saha believes the club should be in the conversation to sign Fernandez if he becomes available. The Argentine World Cup winner faces an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge following a turbulent period in West London.

Benjamin Sesko has sent a clear message to the Manchester United hierarchy, urging the club to hand Michael Carrick the manager's job on a permanent basis. The Slovenian striker has flourished under the interim boss and believes the former midfielder has completely transformed the atmosphere at Old Trafford.

Cole Palmer has been warned that his long-term career prospects could be stunted by the "toxic" environment at Chelsea following the sacking of Liam Rosenior. Despite the England international’s public commitment to the club, Premier League legend Gareth Barry believes the ongoing turmoil in west London may force the forward to reconsider his future amid persistent links to Manchester United.

Manchester United are facing a pivotal summer regarding the future of their captain, Bruno Fernandes, as the Portuguese midfielder seeks clarity on the club's direction. While the Red Devils are determined to keep their talisman at Old Trafford, Fernandes is reportedly holding out for assurances that the club can match his personal ambitions of winning the game's biggest prizes.