Mbeumo turns it around
Bryan Mbeumo scored twice after the break as Manchester United beat Atletico Madrid 2–1 in their second pre-season friendly on Saturday (4) (6) (7). Atletico led at half-time, but your new signing took over. Both goals came in the second half, and United held on to keep the Snapdragon Cup at Old Trafford for a third straight year.
JJ Gabriel, 15, makes his debut
JJ Gabriel got his first United appearance in the same match and nearly stole the headlines from Mbeumo (7). The 15-year-old came on and earned real acclaim. The club will be cautious with him, but a debut at that age tells you everything about how highly he is rated inside Carrington.
Al-Hilal lead the chase for Ndiaye
Manchester United are falling behind Al-Hilal in the race for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye (2). The Saudi club are pushing a big-money move and United have been told their chances of hijacking the deal are slim. Nottingham Forest left-back Neco Williams is also on the radar as a target for that side of the defence (2).
Celta Vigo want Bayindir
Celta Vigo have launched a move for Altay Bayindir (3). Multiple sources in Spain confirm the LaLiga side are keen on the backup goalkeeper. With Andre Onana established as number one and Senne Lammens emerging behind him, a departure for Bayindir would clear the path.
Fan reactions
Fans are buzzing about Mbeumo. The match thread on r/reddevils was full of praise for the two-goal turnaround, and the Snapdragon Cup banter is already in full swing: United have now won it three years running and the subreddit is treating it like silverware. Full thread here.
