A former star could return to Old Trafford
United are working on a deal to bring a former player back to the club after an announced transfer opened the door (5). Details are thin, but the move has been framed as one fans might welcome with a fair bit of nostalgia. The club are exploring the mechanics of making it happen this window.
Andrey Santos talks are moving
United are in active talks with Chelsea for Andrey Santos at around £50m (1) (4). The 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder is a concrete target, and negotiations between the two clubs are progressing. Chelsea have set their price and United are edging closer.
Tchouameni offered a five-year deal
Real Madrid have accepted a significant offer from United for Aurelien Tchouameni, and the player has been presented with a five-year contract (2). He called the proposal "very good" (2). Getting him out of Madrid still needs the player's final nod, but the terms are on the table.
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Greenwood windfall on the way
Mason Greenwood is nearing a move to Fenerbahce, and United stand to collect a sell-on fee from the deal (3). A nice little financial boost heading into a summer where the club are expected to spend big on midfield.
Rashford likely staying, wingers still on the list
Marcus Rashford is now "increasingly likely" to start the season at United (6). That has not stopped the club from lining up two Premier League wingers as targets, with Aston Villa and Barcelona also in the conversation for one of them (6). The approach suggests Carrick wants options out wide regardless of how the Rashford situation settles.
Fan reactions
The Santos links are generating plenty of chatter on the United side, with fans pointing to Mike Keegan's reporting that talks are progressing. Over on the Chelsea subreddit, the £50m asking price has their supporters weighing up whether selling a 22-year-old Brazil international to a direct rival is sensible. Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim's candid reflections on his Old Trafford exit, "I made mistakes, but I am proud to have been at United", have landed well with the wider football community.
