Bayern have talked about Wirtz, and United are in the conversation
Bayern Munich have held internal talks over Florian Wirtz, and Manchester United are named among the clubs in the picture (3). Wirtz's difficult spell at Liverpool has put him back in the rumour mill. Nothing advanced, nothing agreed, just Bayern working the idea.
Martínez says it was anger, not an attack
Lisandro Martínez has posted a new statement after his criticism of the United hierarchy: "After the match, I spoke out of anger and frustration at not getting the result we all wanted" (10) (12) (14). He defended what he said about technical director Jason Wilcox, insisting it came from wanting to "compete for the" top, but he has not apologised (12). It came after Atlético Madrid 2–0 Manchester United on Tuesday, a second Champions League defeat (1) (5) (9) (10) (12) (14).
United could punish him, and his contract is now in doubt
The club is assessing Martínez's comments and could take disciplinary action (1) (4) (5) (12). He is out of contract next summer, and Sky Sports reports genuine doubts over whether United will activate their extension option (5).
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The legends have turned
Wayne Rooney went in hard, alongside Rio Ferdinand and Jamie Carragher. "Para mí le faltó el respeto a sus compañeros. Les está faltando el respeto porque está diciendo que el equipo no tiene el nivel suficiente," Rooney said, which is him calling Martínez disrespectful to his own team-mates (9) (10) (12).
Carrick under pressure, board looking at replacements
Michael Carrick is under real pressure after a poor start, and the United board is reported to be split over his successor, with a three-man shortlist that includes Antonio Conte (15). Your team sits 13th on 6 points from 6 games, with a 0 goal difference and a form line of W L D D L.
Leeds away is next
Sunday's trip to Leeds United, 15:00 CEST, is the next one that matters (fixtures). After that it is Como away in the Champions League on Wednesday, 18:45 CEST, then Bournemouth at home on Sunday 25 October, 15:00 CET.
Dalot could go to fund a new defence
United are ready to listen to offers for Diogo Dalot in 2027, with a left-back and a centre-back the priorities (8). Dalot stays in Carrick's plans, but a big enough offer changes that.
Two left-backs on the radar, and a £100m midfielder
Bournemouth want €70m for Adrien Truffert, with Bayern also circling (13). Alex Scott, a priority United target, is reported to be pushing to leave Bournemouth, and the club would open the door to a mid-season sale at £100m (4).
Casemiro is still missed
United spent over €170m rebuilding the midfield and are not getting the results they wanted. Casemiro's absence is still being felt (7).
Gavi, Toure and Mora stay on the list
United are credited with interest in Gavi as his minutes at Barcelona shrink under Hansi Flick (16). They are also named alongside Arsenal for Newcastle's Bazoumana Toure (3), and among the clubs in the frame for Mexican teenager Gilberto Mora (3).
Sancho still has no club
Jadon Sancho has been without a club since leaving United in early July, and Getafe, 14th in La Liga, want him, having already signed Carvajal (2).
Bayern want JJ Gabriel but not his wage
Bayern have revived their interest in 16-year-old JJ Gabriel, but the salary demand from his camp is putting them off (11). United are refusing to release him.
Fan reactions
The subreddit is dominated by one thread: Martínez's Instagram statement, posted under the handle /u/Worldly-League-1267 and drawing most of the discussion (Fan post). The mood is split between reading it as a frustrated player defending his own standards and reading it as a senior figure making a bad situation worse before Leeds away.
