Fernandes deal, who pays what
West Ham want £85m for Matheus Fernandes, and the bidding is about to heat up. According to journalist Ben Jacobs, United could pay more for the midfielder than Tottenham, but Spurs might structure the deal more aggressively (1). INEOS are working on three signings simultaneously, with Fernandes the immediate priority.
Rashford staying could now be on the table
The Manuel Ugarte knee ligament injury has thrown a spanner in the works. David Ornstein reports that United's midfield recruitment plans are unchanged, but the club may no longer sign a left-sided forward this summer (2). That raises the likelihood of Marcus Rashford staying.
Both United and Rashford remain open to rekindling their collaboration, though parting ways is still the main objective. A journalist close to the situation called the interest "100% genuine" (2). Aston Villa and Barcelona have been linked.
Rooney "gutted" at a deal that never was
Wayne Rooney did not hold back. He told a reporter he wishes an England international worth £116m were joining United this summer: "He's a fantastic player" (3). The name is not spelled out in the source, but the frustration is clear.
Fan-reaktioner
The subreddit is balancing excitement and angst. The Casemiro man-of-the-match thread after Brazil's win over Japan is pure appreciation, with fans already mourning his possible departure next season (Reddit post 5). Over on the Fernandes deal, the mood is cautious, most want the signing done but worry about missing out on a forward if Rashford now stays (Reddit posts 1, 2, 4).
