Maguire: carry the Carrick momentum
Harry Maguire wants your team to pick up exactly where they left off. "If we can continue that momentum, that would be great," Maguire said. "We had the most Premier League points since he joined, so that will be our aim this season" (5). United closed last season with four straight wins, including a 3–0 at Brighton and a 3–2 over Forest. The target is clear.
Martinez injury wait after World Cup final
Lisandro Martinez came off with a right-thigh injury during Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain (6). United are waiting on a full assessment. With the season opener at Hull on August 22, this is one to watch closely.
Left-back hunt: three names, three price tags
United are working through a list. David Raum of RB Leipzig is on it, valued around £30m (2). Club Brugge's Joaquin Seys, younger and rated at €35m, has drawn enquiries from both United and Arsenal (4). Jorge Salinas, with a €16m release clause in LaLiga, is the cheapest option (9). Arsenal also lead the race for a separate £30m-rated left-back (8).
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Wharton pursuit hits a wall
Two trusted sources paint a grim picture on Adam Wharton (3). The Crystal Palace midfielder would cost around £85m, and Chelsea are now in the race too (10). That price makes a deal unlikely.
Amass set to leave, Rashford still in play
Harry Amass is tipped to leave before the window shuts. Two Player of the Month awards were not enough to earn him a place in Carrick's plans (1). On the other flank, Barcelona could renew interest in Marcus Rashford after Roony Bardghji's injury (12).
Endrick staying put, says Mourinho
José Mourinho has signalled Endrick will stay at Real Madrid despite United's interest (7). That door looks closed.
Fan reactions
Fans got a lift from training footage out of the Ireland camp, with Matthijs de Ligt taking part in the opening section of Monday's session as he works back from injury. The thread buzzed with cautious optimism about his progress. Meanwhile, an interview with Aiden Heaven's mum and agent Lisa Heaven drew plenty of curiosity across the subreddit.
