Bradbury's hat-trick on debut
Louie Bradbury scored a hat-trick on his Stoke Under-18s debut against Manchester City. Stoke lost 5–8 (1). The game came a day after United confirmed his transfer away (1). Stoke academy director Jack Higgins: "We are delighted to bring Louie to the club" (1).
Everton on Sunday
United face Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday at 15:00 CEST, off the back of the 5–2 win over Ipswich Town (2) (5). Carrick is chasing a second straight league win (5). Ugarte is out with a knee injury, and Tom Heaton, Matthijs de Ligt, Carlos Baleba and Amad Diallo are also unavailable (7). Luke Shaw and Mason Mount return (7).
Fernandes keen on a new deal
Bruno Fernandes wants to sign a new contract and United plan to trigger a one-year extension (3). The club will sit down to discuss improved terms, partly to end any speculation he could be lured away from Old Trafford (3).
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Carrick: United can still compete
Michael Carrick insists United can compete with their richer rivals despite being out-spent this summer (4) (6) (9). "We certainly feel we can compete," he said (6).
Endrick on the radar
United are weighing a move for Real Madrid striker Endrick, valued at €60–70 million (13). A January bid could require selling Joshua Zirkzee first (13).
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are still buzzing about the academy, with a 5–0 Under-18s win over Middlesbrough making the rounds after Bradbury's exit. The mood is split: pride in the young talent coming through, mixed with questions about why Bradbury was let go. See the highlights thread.
