Manchester United have failed in their attempt to overturn Lisandro Martinez’s red card following a hair-pulling incident involving Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The FA has upheld the three-match ban, leaving interim boss Michael Carrick with a major defensive headache.
Sebastian Coe has admitted that the completion date for Manchester United’s ambitious £2 billion stadium remains "slightly uncertain." The chair of the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force highlighted complex land acquisition issues as the primary hurdle for the proposed 100,000-seater venue. While the project remains a priority for Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Coe urged patience as the club navigates a massive logistical challenge.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly ordered Manchester United to transfer list Manuel Ugarte following a disappointing showing against Leeds United. The INEOS chief, who watched the 2-1 defeat live at Old Trafford, was left unimpressed by the midfielder's contribution. Signed for £51 million just two seasons ago, the Uruguayan now looks set to be the first casualty of a major summer clear-out.
Manchester City are reportedly leading the charge to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson as Pep Guardiola looks to reshape his midfield. The Premier League leaders are said to be in "pole position" to secure a summer deal for the 23-year-old England international, who has also been mooted as a target for Manchester United and Arsenal.
Michael Carrick has insisted he is not putting pressure on the Manchester United hierarchy to make a final decision regarding his future at Old Trafford. The interim head coach has enjoyed a successful period since taking over, but remains focused on the immediate task of securing Champions League football.
Jadon Sancho is reportedly ready to rekindle his love affair with Borussia Dortmund as he prepares to leave Manchester United. The English winger is set to become a free agent this summer and has indicated he is "open" to returning to Signal Iduna Park for a third stint.
Manchester United have informed Bruno Fernandes he will not be sold "under any circumstances" this summer. The club has provided private assurances to the captain following earlier reports that they were open to an £80m Saudi Arabian bid.
Chelsea's dressing room reportedly became tense during their 1-0 defeat to Manchester United. Teammates allegedly confronted Alejandro Garnacho at half-time following his poor performance against his former club.
Barcelona are reportedly preparing to allow Marcus Rashford to return to Manchester United this summer following an underwhelming loan spell at Camp Nou. Despite initial interest in a permanent deal, club officials have cooled on the 28-year-old after he failed to deliver during a crucial sequence of fixtures in the Champions League and Copa del Rey.
Certain staff members within Manchester United are hailing the potential of Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven, suggesting that the duo can be "as good as" Arsenal’s elite pairing of Gabriel and William Saliba. As the club nears Champions League qualification under Michael Carrick, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his leadership team are simultaneously plotting a move for Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven to bolster the backline.
Paul Pogba has opened up on his complex relationship with Jose Mourinho during their time together at Manchester United, describing the Portuguese manager as a "really funny" character despite their public clashes. The French midfielder returned to Old Trafford in a then-world record deal to work under Mourinho in 2016, but their partnership eventually soured before the manager's dismissal two years later.
Manchester United are reportedly ready to reignite their interest in a Real Madrid powerhouse as they look to solve their long-standing midfield issues. The Red Devils have made the engine room their priority for the upcoming window, and an elite enforcer has emerged as a marquee target for the Old Trafford hierarchy.
Paul Pogba has sparked a fresh debate regarding Manchester United's standing in world football by suggesting Bruno Fernandes is being held back by life at Old Trafford. The former Red Devils midfielder believes the Portuguese playmaker would be in contention for the Ballon d'Or if he were playing for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.
Jesse Lingard has officially opened his account in South America, netting a historic first goal for Corinthians to secure a vital 1-0 victory over Barra. The former Manchester United star proved to be the difference maker in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil fifth-round clash and busted out a trademark dance to celebrate.
Paul Parker has told GOAL that “UEFA want Manchester United in the Champions League final”, but will the Red Devils hit that target across the next 10 seasons after enduring a 15-year barren run? One of the biggest clubs in world football have not graced the grandest showpiece in European competition since 2011, with a humbling fall from grace being suffered.
Barcelona are preparing for a significant squad overhaul this summer, which could see five high-profile players depart the Camp Nou, including Marcus Rashford and Frenkie de Jong. Despite their domestic dominance in La Liga, the Catalan giants are looking to balance their books and refresh the first-team following another disappointing exit from the Champions League at the hands of Atletico Madrid.
Paul Scholes has admitted he wants Manchester United to sign Declan Rice this summer despite previously criticising the Arsenal midfielder. The Red Devils legend believes the England international is exactly what the club needs to replace the outgoing Casemiro.
Former Manchester United academy chief Nicky Butt has delivered a blunt assessment of Alejandro Garnacho’s attitude during his time at Old Trafford. The ex-midfielder claims the Argentine winger, who left for Chelsea last summer, “got above his station way too quick” after coming through the Red Devils' youth system.
“We would have taken the title from Liverpool.” A confident PSG supporter believes his team’s star power is enough. Kamal Marley counters that avoiding a proper 38-game campaign has left them untested against the real depth and intensity of English football.
Beckenbauer and Hoeneß lavished praise on him, he made his Bayern Munich debut at 17, and the world seemed to be at his feet. Yet Berkant Göktan still failed—in every sense of the word.
Chelsea have been told that they should be worried about the transfer talk that continues to rage around Cole Palmer, with the Manchester United-linked playmaker considered to have “lost” his spark and adopted the “face of a card shark”. Ex-Blues defender Paul Parker has told GOAL why exit rumours at Stamford Bridge come as no surprise due to the way Todd Boehly and Co are running the club.
Michael Carrick is in line to land Manchester United’s managerial job on a permanent basis, with Paul Parker informing GOAL of the key decision that has allowed the Red Devils’ interim boss to put himself in that position. Reins were handed to Carrick in mid-January, with the expectation being that Champions League qualification will earn him a full-time contract.
Alex Iwobi has explained what it is like to face all-time greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, with the former having an “aura” while the latter boasts a “force field”. Speaking on the Beast Mode On Podcast, former Arsenal midfielder Iwobi - who is now on the books of Fulham - has lifted the lid on how he became the unfortunate star of a Messi-themed compilation reel.
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has thrown his support behind Michael Carrick to become the club’s next permanent manager following an impressive interim spell. The former winger also believes that the club should not turn their back on Rasmus Hojlund, who is set to return from a loan spell at Napoli this summer.