Mount finds his spot alongside Santos
Mason Mount is loving life in a deeper midfield role, and he made it clear after Friday's match against Rosenborg (1). He partnered new signing Andrey Santos, who sits a bit more defensively, and Mount says that unlocks him. "He's a little bit more defensive, so it allows me to push on a little bit more and work off him," Mount said (1). With Casemiro gone and Manuel Ugarte out long-term, your midfield needed a shape. Mount and Santos might be it.
No Danilo, no £70m mystery midfielder
Two midfield rumours, two firm answers. Fabrizio Romano reports United will not be signing Botafogo's Danilo this summer (2) (4). Separately, the club has also ruled out a £70m midfielder that Arsenal were keen on (3). That is two names crossed off the list. Your club are being decisive.
Vitek on Middlesbrough's radar
Middlesbrough have held talks with United about goalkeeper Radek Vitek (5). The Czech keeper spent last season on loan at Bristol City. A deal is not close, and sources describe it as "not an easy deal to do" (5). But the interest is real.
Fan reactions
Preseason tactics are getting the tactical breakdown treatment on Reddit, with one detailed analysis of Carrick's approach picking up steam among supporters. The Rosenborg highlights have fans talking about Mount's deeper role and the Santos partnership. Meanwhile, the Vitek-to-Middlesbrough chatter is being met with caution: most fans see the logic in a move but are not convinced the club will let him go cheaply. Join the discussion.
