Al-Hilal outbid you for Ndiaye
Saudi money is hard to beat. Al-Hilal have outbid Manchester United for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye, putting a £75m-rated target potentially out of reach (2). United want a left winger this summer and Ndiaye was high on the list. Aston Villa, Arsenal, City, and Spurs were also watching (2).
Salinas on the radar if Hall falls through
Michael Carrick has approved Jorge Salinas as your backup plan at left-back. United are willing to trigger his release clause if Newcastle's Lewis Hall proves too difficult to land (1). The Spaniard is one to track.
Mount could step into Casemiro's old role
INEOS are seriously considering Mason Mount for the third midfield spot after Casemiro's exit (4). With Casemiro now at Inter Miami, Mount could be asked to play deeper rather than as a 10. It is a surprising option, but one the club are weighing.
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PSG friendly set for Saturday
Your pre-season continues Saturday when United face PSG in a preparation match (5). One last tune-up before the real thing starts.
Casemiro nearly joined LA Galaxy
Former United midfielder Casemiro had agreed to join LA Galaxy before Inter Miami swooped in at the last moment, according to Galaxy's manager (8). Miami won the tug-of-war.
Sancho trains with tenth-tier Flixton
Jadon Sancho, still a free agent, was spotted training with Flixton FC of the English tenth tier (6). Flixton were quick to clarify: he was not on trial and no transfer is happening (7).
United Women head into WSL season thin
Manchester United Women are without a manager and have a very light squad as the WSL season approaches (3). The silence around the women's team is loud.
Fan reactions
Fans are getting restless. The top thread on r/reddevils right now is a straight question: are United Premier League ready? The squad feels thin, the Ndiaye saga stings, and pre-season has not exactly calmed nerves. A separate post teasing a returning face has supporters guessing who might be back at Carrington.
