Camavinga talks opened with Real Madrid
United have made contact with Real Madrid over Eduardo Camavinga (3). The 23-year-old midfielder is under contract at the Bernabéu, and the Spanish side will not let him go cheaply. No fee has surfaced yet, but the fact United are at the table is the story right now.
Fernandes leaning toward Spurs
Mateus Fernandes appears to prefer a move to Tottenham, with Spurs pushing harder on price (1) (5). Real Madrid have dropped out of the race entirely (1). That leaves United and Spurs, and right now the advantage is in north London. Arsenal have also pulled out, having reportedly stepped back to focus on other targets (4).
A £70m pivot if Fernandes says no
If Fernandes chooses Spurs, United could turn to a £70m-rated France international midfielder, with movement on that front in the last few hours (5). The name has not been confirmed publicly yet, but the contingency is real.
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Shea Charles: Leeds bid rejected, door open
Southampton rejected a £20m bid from Leeds for midfielder Shea Charles, with talks ongoing (6). Ben Jacobs confirmed the rejection. That keeps the pathway clear for United, who have been monitoring the Northern Ireland international. It also signals Southampton will demand more than £20m from any buyer.
Rashford suitors circling after World Cup
A Times journalist expects United to be inundated with offers for Marcus Rashford once his World Cup campaign ends (2). The forward has turned heads with his performances, and Barcelona are among the clubs watching. His future at Old Trafford remains an open question heading deeper into the summer.
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are split on the Fernandes saga, with some noting that Spurs are spending more aggressively than expected and may simply outbid United (Reddit). There is still belief Fernandes wants the United move, but money could decide it, and that has supporters uneasy given the competition. See the full discussion here.
