Sunderland vs United: midfield crisis at the worst time
United head to the Stadium of Light tonight without three key players. Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte are both unavailable through injury, leaving the midfield stretched thin (7). Benjamin Sesko is also out of the starting lineup (5) (6). That's a lot of cover gone at once — and United need the points.
Transfer radar: Kökçü and Kadıoğlu on United's list
Two names to watch this summer. United are reportedly willing to spend €60 million on Orkun Kökçü, currently at Beşiktaş, as a midfield rotation option (3). Separately, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, who has been one of the best full-backs in the Premier League this season at Brighton, has also landed on United's transfer list — again with a €60 million price tag attached (4). Both deals are unconfirmed, but the direction of travel is clear: the midfield and backline are targets for serious investment.