Chelsea want Alex Scott, but Bournemouth said no to £64m
Chelsea are considering a new bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott after a £64m offer was rejected (1). That matters because your club have been watching Scott too. Pep Guardiola called him "unbelievable" and he has been on United's radar. A Chelsea move takes him off the table.
Rio to Welbeck: come home
Rio Ferdinand wants Danny Welbeck back at Old Trafford. "Welbs… Ignore Chelsea and come back home! Champions League football next season in Manchester," Ferdinand posted on July 27 (2). Welbeck is a free agent this summer. Chelsea are circling. Ferdinand made his feelings clear.
Camavinga looks set to stay at Madrid
The Camavinga door is closing. The midfielder is leaning toward staying at Real Madrid, against the club's own preference to move him on (3). United have tracked him for months. That chase now looks finished.
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Jackson and Sesko could share the load up front
Michael Carrick wants another striker and Nicolas Jackson is the name. United are considering a move for the Chelsea forward to partner Benjamin Sesko (4). Ruben Amorim wanted Jackson last year before he left for Stamford Bridge. Joshua Zirkzee is pushing for a Juventus exit, so a new forward is a real need.
Amass: stay as backup or sold for £6m
The club have a decision to make on Harry Amass. The academy left-back could stay as cover behind Luke Shaw and Lewis Hall, or United could cash in for around £6m (5). A loan to Norwich or Sheffield Wednesday is also on the table. Laurie Whitwell has the details.
Academy keeper Osuchukwu signs for Athletic Bilbao
Darlington Chichoro Osuchukwu has left the academy. The young goalkeeper signed a three-year deal with Athletic Bilbao, running until 2029 (7). Another youth product moving on permanently.
Fan reactions
The mood on r/reddevils is split between nostalgia and hope. A preseason five-goal rout in Rosenborg has the highlights doing the rounds, and fans are sharing every Michael Carrick goal for his birthday. The Mourinho Netflix trailer dropped too, which has the subreddit reliving some complicated memories. Read more on Reddit.
