Bruno Fernandes: late exit whispers
Three clubs are circling your captain. Juventus, AC Milan and Galatasaray are all linked with a late move for Bruno Fernandes, who has a £57million release clause (1). The transfer window closes soon, and this one is not settled.
Beat Leeds on penalties
United beat Leeds United on penalties at Croke Park in Dublin on Wednesday, 12 August (1). Bruno Fernandes was involved, then wore the armband through a shootout win. Next up: AC Milan in a friendly.
Bayindir's Celta move, the details
Altay Bayindir is a Celta Vigo player. Loan with a purchase option, and United cover part of his wages. Celta's director Marco Garcés confirmed it: "If there is a loan payment, it is reduced according to everything he plays. We have a purchase option and, on top of that, United cover part of his wages" (3).
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PSG signing, contact made
United have made contact over a PSG signing, with Liverpool stepping aside (5). No name from the source. One to watch before the window shuts.
Kukonki loan interest
Championship clubs want Godwill Kukonki on loan for the 2026/27 season. Birmingham City, Southampton and Norwich City are named (6). Ruben Amorim has a decision to make on the young defender.
Tottenham told to ask about a forward
Jamie O'Hara wants Tottenham to throw money at United for a star attacker. His line, per reports: "How much do you want?" (2). No player named.
Tielemans calls United a big club
Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans said United are one of the clubs above Villa. Then he apologised to Villa fans (4) (7).
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are more interested in the academy outgoings than the transfer noise. The Ethan Williams move to Peterborough is getting a lot of love, with supporters pleased about the buy-back clause and sell-on structure. Maguire's Instagram joke about saving a penalty and then doing all the media also landed well. See the Williams deal talk here
