Mainoo in, Maguire out: England's World Cup squad splits United
Two Manchester United players had very different Fridays. Kobbie Mainoo earned a call-up to Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup (1), a huge milestone for the 19-year-old midfielder. Harry Maguire, however, was left out entirely. "Shocked and gutted," Maguire said (2) (4). He hasn't featured for England under Tuchel. Also absent: Luke Shaw, who hasn't played under Tuchel either, though some fans feel he should still be on the plane.
Rashford returning after Barcelona say no
Barcelona have decided against making Marcus Rashford's loan permanent. His recent Champions League performances, including in a 0–2 defeat to Atletico Madrid, didn't change their minds (8). He's coming back to Old Trafford this summer with his future unclear.
Bayindir warns INEOS: decide my future
Altay Bayindir has gone public: "A decision needs to be taken" (7). The goalkeeper is pushing United's hierarchy to make a call on his future, with a summer exit increasingly likely if the club won't guarantee him regular football.
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Casemiro closing in on Miami move
Casemiro is reportedly nearing a deal with Inter Miami, where he'd link up with Lionel Messi in MLS (9). The Brazilian midfielder's time at Old Trafford looks to be winding down after a mixed spell.
Sesko's debut season gets rave reviews
Benjamin Sesko's first year at United is being called phenomenal. His year-on-year improvement has caught attention, and the opinion is that the club has an amazing player on its hands (3). The young forward has quietly become one of the bright spots of the campaign.
Lisandro linked with summer exit
A suggestion doing the rounds: United should sell Lisandro Martinez as part of the summer rebuild (5). It's a huge risk for INEOS, but some argue it's one worth taking to reshape the squad. Unconfirmed, but worth watching.
Midfield targets: Tonali and Ederson
United are being linked with Sandro Tonali and Ederson as midfield targets in the transfer gossip columns (10). Both would represent a serious upgrade in the middle of the park, but nothing is advanced yet.
Amorim's camp denies return talks
Ruben Amorim's agency has denied any talks with European giants about the former United coach's next move (6). Speculation about a return to Portugal was wide of the mark. His future is elsewhere, for now.
Fan reactions
Mainoo's call-up has fans buzzing, especially after Phil Foden missed out. The mood is pride mixed with frustration over Maguire and Shaw, plenty feel Shaw deserved a spot despite his limited England minutes under Tuchel. Meanwhile, talk of how United can bridge the gap to title contention is bubbling up again in the community. Join the conversation
