PSG friendly today, final pre-season test
Your team face PSG this Saturday at 17:00 in the second friendly of pre-season (12). PSG come into this one licking wounds, they lost at Majorca three days ago, and Luis Enrique's side are searching for confidence ahead of the Supercup (12). For United, it is another chance to fine-tune the squad before the real business begins. Next up after this: Leeds, Atletico Madrid, and Wrexham on the pre-season slate (14).
Newcastle shut the door on Lewis Hall
Newcastle have told United that Lewis Hall is not for sale this summer (1) (7). An initial enquiry was rejected weeks ago, and Newcastle are now in the market to add another full-back themselves (1). United had explored deals for both Hall and Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly, though Arsenal are reluctant to let the latter leave (6). A left-back signing is not certain, the club are still weighing whether to move, with midfield also a live possibility (6).
Zirkzee to Juventus hinges on Jonathan David
United are open to discussing a Joshua Zirkzee loan with Juventus, but the move depends on Jonathan David leaving the Italian club first (2). If David stays, the Zirkzee deal stalls.
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Bayındır joins Celta Vigo on loan
Altay Bayındır is officially a Celta Vigo player. He becomes the third Turkish footballer in Celta's history, moving on loan from United (3).
Recruitment team split over £50m midfielder
Director of recruitment Christopher Vivell and director of football Jason Wilcox are not aligned on a £50m midfield target (4). That internal division could stall a signing in a position United have been desperate to address after the Baleba and Tchouameni setbacks.
Barcelona and United both on Rodri
United and Barcelona are negotiating over midfielder Rodri Hernández (9). No deal is close, but the interest is concrete.
Esposito leaning toward new Inter deal
Pio Esposito is wanted by both United and Arsenal, but the Inter striker looks set to sign a fresh contract at San Siro instead (13) (15). Another target slipping away.
Thwaites readied for senior debut
Teenager Jim Thwaites is being prepared for his first-team debut. Michael Carrick has decided to keep him in the senior squad rather than send him out, and the 'new Scholes' could feature soon (8). That is a big call from Carrick ahead of a season where midfield depth will be tested.
Sixth summer signing confirmed
United have confirmed their sixth signing of the window, with the club revealing a plan for the new arrival described as 'exciting' (11). Details are thin, but the squad rebuild continues at pace.
Fan reactions
The Lewis Hall news has landed hard. Fans on both sides are talking, Newcastle supporters are relieved their club stood firm, while United fans are debating whether to push again or pivot. The consensus on r/reddevils is pragmatic: a left-back would be nice, but another midfielder is the real priority. Read the full thread here.
