Wrexham edge United in pre-season opener
Your team lost the first pre-season friendly 0–1 to Wrexham on Saturday (1) (8) (9). Sam Smith scored the goal that decided it (10). Andrey Santos, the new midfield signing, started and looked ready, while Leny Yoro featured at right-back (10). Not the result anyone wanted, but it is July and the first run-out.
Carrick picks out Santos and Mount
Michael Carrick found his bright spots. "I thought Andrey and Mason did some really good things and connected well," he told MUTV after the match (3). He called the performance one with "loads of little positives" (3). Mount and Santos were the two he singled out by name.
Galatasaray bid €30m for Bruno Fernandes
Galatasaray have put €30m on the table for Bruno Fernandes, with Turkish media reporting United have set an asking price (6) (13). That is your captain they are chasing. No word yet on whether United are listening or the door is shut.
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Mainoo injured, misses bronze match
Kobbie Mainoo missed England's World Cup bronze match against France on Saturday through injury (5). The midfielder finished the tournament with zero minutes played (5). United fans will want clarity on the severity before the season approaches.
Éderson renews with Atalanta after United back out
United pulled out of the Éderson deal after his medical raised concerns, and the Brazilian has now renewed with Atalanta (2). "Nossa história está longe de terminar," he wrote, our story is far from over (2). With Casemiro gone and Ugarte injured, the search for a defensive midfielder is back on.
Amad not for sale
Amad Diallo is going nowhere this summer. The club plan to keep him despite outside interest (4). Fabrizio Romano confirmed United's stance is firm (4).
Fenerbahçe want Rashford
Fenerbahçe are circling Marcus Rashford, and United's position on the forward is now emerging (12). Details on the asking price or willingness to sell remain thin, but the Turkish club's interest is genuine (12).
Kone pursuit and a Tottenham winger
United are targeting Mönchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone, valued around £47m, but Chelsea hold an edge through Alejandro Garnacho (7). The club are also in talks with Tottenham over a deal for an unnamed English left-winger and want it wrapped up quickly (11).
