Tielemans shines in 25-minute unofficial debut as United draw PSG 1–1
Youri Tielemans needed 25 minutes to make an impression. Manchester United drew Paris Saint-Germain 1–1 in a pre-season friendly, and the new signing was the talking point afterwards. "Everything we were missing," one Belgian outlet wrote about his cameo (9).
The midfielder sat out training the last two days after picking up a knock in the match, but the early verdict is clear: he brings something your midfield has lacked.
Mount injured, will miss Leeds friendly at Croke Park
Mason Mount sustained an injury against PSG and has sat out training for the last two days. He is expected to miss the pre-season game against Leeds at Croke Park (5).
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United and Chelsea both turn down Lewis-Skelly
Arsenal offered left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly to Manchester United and Chelsea through an intermediary. Both clubs said no (4). Arsenal value him at £60m, but United are reportedly preparing a lower bid if they return to the table (8). The club appears to prefer Newcastle's Lewis Hall instead (2).
Zirkzee closing in on Juventus move, United want another striker
Joshua Zirkzee is nearing a departure to Juventus. United are monitoring the striker market and see Benjamin Šeško alone as not enough to fill the gap (7).
In a separate report, United made contact over Real Madrid striker Endrick, though no concrete offer has been tabled (10).
Premier League striker rejects United approach
A Premier League striker has turned down interest from United. An INEOS phone call failed to convince him (6). The identity of the player has not been disclosed.
Carrick delighted Fernandes stayed
Michael Carrick did not hide his relief that Bruno Fernandes remains at the club. "We are so happy," he said about the captain's decision to stay (1).
Fan reactions
The Tielemans debut has fans genuinely excited, with several pointing to Jonny Evans' behind-the-scenes role in convincing the Belgian to sign. The mood around Mount is more subdued: frustration at another injury so early, with two days of missed training already confirmed. The Lewis-Skelly rejection drew little pushback, most supporters seem comfortable with the club walking away at that price.
