Tielemans is a United player
£35m, five years, done. Youri Tielemans has left Aston Villa for Manchester United after your club triggered his release clause (3). You get a proven Premier League midfielder who knows how to run a game. Former Villa scout Bryan King did not hide his frustration: "You'd be very foolish with the Champions League coming up this year and the Premier League, and all the other competitions, to get rid of a player of that quality, that is for sure" (3). Casemiro is gone, Ugarte is injured, and Tielemans walks straight into the XI.
Ornstein confirms Kone interest, Chelsea lurking
David Ornstein says United are looking at Manu Kone. His words: "From what we hear, a great market opportunity, the value that you could get him from Roma" (1). The 23-year-old France international would cost around £43m. Chelsea have now entered the race, opening talks of their own (8) (14). Roma may have a decision to make.
Carrick wants one more, an £80m name
Michael Carrick has asked INEOS to fund a third midfield signing. Three names on the list, each valued around £80m (6). Tielemans is one. Kone could be two. Carrick wants three, and he wants one of the expensive ones.
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Rashford exit watch: two clubs circling
Fabrizio Romano has addressed the Fenerbahce links, though no formal move has materialised (4). Meanwhile, a separate report says officials from an unnamed club have flown in to negotiate a deal for Rashford (5). If he leaves, Crysencio Summerville of West Ham is the identified replacement at around £30m (7) (13).
United walked away from Mateus Fernandes
ESPN reports United dropped interest in Mateus Fernandes over concerns about his attitude, described as "Sancho-like" (10). Jason Wilcox was involved in the decision. Elliot Anderson was also on the radar but that trail went cold too (10).
Barcelona midfielder open to move
An unnamed Barcelona midfielder is weighing a switch to Old Trafford, with internal discussions underway at the Catalan club (9). No name yet, but the door is not closed.
Millie Turner ends eight-year United career
Millie Turner has left Manchester United Women for Birmingham City after nearly a decade at the club (2). Head of women's football Matt Johnson said her contribution was "immense" (2). Chelsea Women, meanwhile, are targeting United forward Melvine Malard after ending their pursuit of Romée Leuchter (11).
Bergenser departs Old Trafford
Norwegian outlet BT reports that a player from Bergen has left Manchester United (12). No name or destination confirmed yet. The story is thin, but it is out there.
Fan reactions
Lisandro Martinez is the last United player standing at the World Cup. Argentina face England in the semifinal and Martinez started the match, with Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo on the bench for England (Reddit). One fan summed up the club post on Instagram: "Licha and Argentina have reached the final, commiserations to Kobbie, Marcus and England." The pride in Martinez is real, and so is the sting for the England boys.
