Ederson deal close
Manchester United are closing in on Atalanta midfielder Ederson after face-to-face talks between the clubs. Fabrizio Romano reports negotiations have advanced significantly, with the Brazilian keen on the move to Old Trafford. This is the kind of statement signing INEOS promised, a combative, ball-carrying midfielder who walks straight into Carrick's setup. (1)
Chelsea circling Mainoo
New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has made Kobbie Mainoo his top target for the summer window, according to reports. Losing a homegrown talent of Mainoo's calibre to a direct rival would sting, and United will need to move fast to shut this down, whether through a new contract or a firm hands-off message. (2)
Bruno to get reward
United want to offer Bruno Fernandes a financial package to ward off interest from Europe and Saudi Arabia. The captain remains the heartbeat of this side and tying him down is smart business, especially with the club riding high and building towards next season's Champions League campaign. (4)
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Zirkzee up for sale
Joshua Zirkzee has been offered to two Italian clubs, with INEOS apparently ready to use any fee to fund a replacement. The Dutch forward showed flashes but never quite convinced, and moving him on feels like the right call if the money gets reinvested quickly. (6)
Onana loan talks
Trabzonspor are negotiating with United to bring goalkeeper Onana back for another loan spell. The Turkish club want to keep him after his previous stint, but no deal is done yet. (3) (7)
Sesko on why he said no twice
Benjamin Sesko has opened up about rejecting United twice before finally agreeing to join. The striker cited uncertainty over playing time and the club's direction at the time, a reminder of how far United have come under Carrick that those doubts have now evaporated. (5)
Ferdinand: sign a striker
Rio Ferdinand wants United to sign a "wonderful, humble" former Barcelona star this summer and says the club should also target multiple players in one key position. No names from Rio, but the message is clear: Champions League football demands depth. (8)
The stat that says it all
An Opta stat has laid bare just how good United's 2025/26 season was. The numbers put the Carrick renaissance in sharp focus: a third-place finish, Champions League qualification, and metrics that outstrip even the champions in certain areas. This was no fluke. (9)
Fan reactions
The mood on Reddit is buoyant. Fans are calling this the strongest league finish in a decade and marvelling at stats like Senne Lammens topping the Premier League for goals prevented. There's also a growing sense of pride that rival fans now point to Carrick's United as the template for a turnaround. Read the discussion
