Rashford is back, but United lost 4–2
Marcus Rashford played his first United minutes since December 2024 on Saturday. It ended 4–2 to AC Milan in pre-season (1). That was the headline, until Rooney spoke.
Rooney did not hold back on Rashford. He says Rashford can break his own record as United's all-time scorer, but only if he knuckles down. "I don't want to see Marcus Rashford doing well at Aston Villa or Barcelona. I want to see him doing well at Man United" (1). Rooney wants him to work harder, be more positive, and play with a smile on his face (1).
Fernandes rejects the new contract
Bruno Fernandes has turned down United's new offer on Tuesday. The raise was around €500k more per year (7). Galatasaray speculation is circling him again, though United reportedly consider the captain untouchable (10). Your captain going into the season with an unresolved deal is not what anyone wanted.
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Mount missing again, fans fuming
Mason Mount was absent from training days before the Hull opener. Benjamin Sesko and Matthijs de Ligt were both out there (3) (12). Fans are done with it. One supporter wrote: "Considering we've barely spent any money this summer, I would use some of that money to terminate his contract" (3).
Rashford offered to Fenerbahce
United have reportedly offered Rashford to Fenerbahce, according to sources (2). INEOS are keen to land a good fee. Rashford himself has ruled out a move to Turkey (2). The window is closing and his future is still open.
Rooney on Lewis-Skelly: just sign him
Rooney is all in on Myles Lewis-Skelly. "It's an absolute no-brainer," he said of the Arsenal youngster, who can play left-back and central midfield (4).
Antony's sale falls through
Real Betis have blocked the €50m move that would have earned United an €18m sell-on fee for Antony (9). That money is gone for now. United are reportedly targeting Jorge Salinas of Racing Santander at left-back instead, with a Lewis Hall move pushed to next summer (13).
Kane in talks with Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal are holding talks with Harry Kane's representatives (5). Meanwhile Chelsea have offered Rafael Leao around at a cut-price £34m, but United have cooled their interest (11). Your club is looking elsewhere.
Forward depth ahead of Hull
Sunday's opener at Hull is the target. United's front line still relies heavily on Rashford, with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo part of the assessment ahead of the new season (6). Carrick has said more signings are needed before Deadline Day.
Fan reactions
Group mood on r/reddevils is tense. The Mason Mount training absence and the poor summer window have supporters discussing whether Michael Carrick deserves better backing from the club, while a thread on rejecting all offers for Fernandes reflects hope the captain stays put.
