Milan beat United 2–4 in the final friendly
Your team ended pre-season on a sour note. Manchester United 2–4 AC Milan on Saturday, the last friendly before the Premier League opener (2). Ruben Amorim's Milan side ran out comfortable winners, and Carrick got no lift heading into the Hull City match.
Rashford is back, Maguire wants him to stay
Marcus Rashford played his first minutes since December 2024 against Milan (2). He came on and threatened the backline, according to Harry Maguire, who made his feelings clear: "As players, we hope he stays because if he does, he is a big asset to have. He can improve us, for sure" (2). Maguire added Rashford "could have scored" and called him "a huge threat" (2). He is 28, and INEOS remain willing to sell for his wages.
The No.14 post has vanished
Fabrizio Romano posted that Rashford would wear the No.14 shirt, then deleted it (1). United fans are reading that as an INEOS U-turn on the shirt decision (1). Rashford scored 14 goals and laid on 14 assists in 49 games on loan at Barcelona, who passed on their £26m buy option despite that return (1).
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United and Arsenal both want Hinshelwood
Jack Hinshelwood from Brighton is a live target for your club and Arsenal (3). Brighton expect 50–60 million euros, and United plan an official offer for the defensive midfielder (3). Mikel Arteta's side are in the same race (3).
Summerville is off the board
Crysencio Summerville has joined Al Hilal (1). If United sold Rashford and turned to Summerville as a replacement, that door is now shut (1).
Hull City on Saturday
United open the league campaign away to Hull City in the 12.30pm kickoff on Saturday (2). First competitive test under Carrick, and it comes off the back of that Milan defeat.
