Carrick set for confirmation, WSL and U21 sides beaten

WSL: Chelsea 1–0 Manchester United

Sam Kerr marked her final Chelsea appearance with the only goal, sinking your side at Kingsmeadow (6). A tight contest decided by the Australian forward, whose strike proved enough to take all three points. The result keeps United's women looking up the table as the WSL season nears its end (7).

U21s fall short in PL2 final

Brighton edged United's U21s 1–0 in the Premier League 2 play-off final, a bitter way to end the campaign (12). A late miss cost you dearly after a promising spell of pressure. One young player returned from an impressive loan spell but couldn't swing it (15).

First-team focus: Forest at Old Trafford

All eyes turn to Tuesday's visit from Nottingham Forest, with Michael Carrick's permanent appointment expected to be confirmed before kick-off (3) (11). The squad is coming off a frustrating 0–0 draw at Sunderland — a result that stung ahead of this one (11).

Kobbie Mainoo has opened up about his difficult spell on the sidelines under Ruben Amorim, pulling back the curtain on what he called a tough exile (4).

Bruno wanted Rice in red

Bruno Fernandes has admitted he wanted Declan Rice to join United rather than Arsenal. The captain didn't hide his admiration for the England midfielder, whose move to north London still stings (13).

Transfer noise

United are reportedly eyeing a summer move for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, valued around £70m, with Bruno Fernandes potentially helping to seal the deal (1). Separately, links to Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga have surfaced — ambitious, but exactly the profile your midfield needs (5).

Trabzonspor have also made a decision on Andre Onana's future, though details remain thin (8).

Fan-reaktioner

The mood on Reddit is split between anticipation for Carrick's appointment and frustration after the Sunderland stalemate. The announcement timing — potentially before the Forest match — has fans debating whether it gives the squad a lift or creates distraction. Mainoo's candid comments about his Amorim exile have also drawn strong reactions, with many siding with the academy graduate (see thread).

Sources

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  • 7. news.google.com — Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United: Sam Kerr scores in her final game for Chelsea - BBC
  • 8. sabah.com.tr — Trabzonspor’da Andre Onana kararı belli oldu!
  • 11. thebusbybabe.sbnation.com — Which XI should Manchester United play vs. Forest?
  • 12. thepeoplesperson.com — United suffer devastating Premier League 2 play-off heartbreak as late miss proves costly in final
  • 13. dailycannon.com — Manchester United star admits he wanted Arsenal player to join them
  • 15. thepeoplesperson.com — United youngster returns from impressive loan spell but could not make the difference in Premier League 2 final