Casemiro leaves United for Inter Miami as a free agent
It is official. Casemiro is leaving Manchester United when his contract expires on 30 June, joining Inter Miami on a free transfer (2). Four years at the club end with the Brazilian heading to MLS. LA Galaxy, Al Ittihad, and Al Nassr all registered interest, but Miami won the race.
Tottenham closing in on Mateus Fernandes
Tottenham are very close to a personal agreement with Mateus Fernandes, the 21-year-old West Ham midfielder United have been chasing (3). United have already agreed personal terms with Fernandes and want to complete a deal with West Ham (4). But Spurs are now in pole position.
United still pushing for Summerville double
Crysencio Summerville is firmly on United's list. Football Insider report the club are plotting a double swoop for Summerville and Fernandes from relegated West Ham (4). West Ham need to balance the books and a £50m offer could get Summerville done, with United monitoring closely (6). Tottenham and PSG are also in the mix (6) (8).
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Barcelona want Sesko, United say no
Barcelona have set their sights on Benjamin Sesko (1). United consider the £73m striker off-limits and have no intention of selling (1) (8). The Catalan club walked away from Rashford's €30m purchase option earlier this window, and are now looking elsewhere.
Rashford to Barcelona not dead yet
Monday's gossip roundup keeps the Marcus Rashford to Barcelona door ajar (8). The €30m option on his loan was not triggered, but the story refuses to die. His next destination remains unresolved.
Igor Thiago on the radar
Arsenal and United are both monitoring Brentford striker Igor Thiago (7). The Brazilian scored 22 goals this season and is valued at roughly £69m. Brentford face a fight to keep him.
Dalot speaks on Portugal unity at the World Cup
Diogo Dalot has been talking up Portugal's team spirit at the 2026 World Cup (9). The United defender spoke after Portugal's second group-stage match on 20 June.
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United fans on Reddit tracked two players in World Cup action over the weekend, with Manuel Ugarte starting for Uruguay in their 1–1 draw against Cape Verde. The match thread shows fans keeping a close eye on his minutes and sharpness ahead of the new season. See the full discussion here.