Kone deal agreed, €60m move close
Manu Kone is coming. Manchester United have agreed personal terms with the Roma midfielder, with a deal in principle worth €60m (1) (4). The France international is now the priority to strengthen Michael Carrick's midfield. United have narrowed their shortlist to three names after approaches for Aurelien Tchouameni and Newcastle's Scott were knocked back (2). Real Madrid made a U-turn on selling Tchouameni, shutting that door (5).
15-year-old Gabriel in Friday's squad
JJ Gabriel has been called up to the first team for Friday's friendly against Rosenborg. He is 15. If he gets on the pitch, it is a senior debut no one will forget (6).
Garnacho joins Villa on loan
Alejandro Garnacho is heading to Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea. The former United winger never found his footing at Stamford Bridge. Now he gets a fresh start under Unai Emery (3).
Pre-season opponents locked in
Your team's summer schedule is set. Leeds, PSG, Atletico Madrid and Wrexham are the confirmed pre-season opponents as Carrick prepares the squad for the 2026-27 campaign (7). Rosenborg on Friday kicks it all off.
Fan-reaktioner
Reddit is split between excitement and frustration. The Kone news has fans buzzing, but there is also buzz around a fresh link to Botafogo midfielder Danilo, with some supporters questioning if the club is casting the net wide enough. More chatter here.
