Ugarte stretchered off as Uruguay crash out
Manuel Ugarte left the pitch on a stretcher Saturday as Uruguay lost 1–0 to Spain and exited the World Cup (3). The images are not good. United now wait on a full injury assessment, and the timing is awful, with the summer transfer window in motion and Ruben Amorim planning his midfield for next season.
Fernandes pursuit: movement expected next week
Mateus Fernandes remains the name at the top of the list, and the Manchester Evening News now reports movement is likely "next week" (2). United have stepped up contacts with the player and are prepared to improve their contractual offer to get it done (1) (2). Tottenham are still in the race and pushed hard in recent days, but your club is trying to get ahead (1).
Alvarez in the frame
United have entered the race for Julian Alvarez (4). Arsenal are also keen on the Atletico Madrid striker, and with Champions League football secured, the club is shopping at the top end of the market. Alvarez scored 14 league goals last season and can play across the front line.
Fan reactions
The Ugarte injury has fans worried, with many waiting anxiously for the club's medical update. On the Fernandes front, the mood is more upbeat: new contacts reported by Matteo Moretto have supporters talking seriously about a deal getting done. Read the thread
Meanwhile, Adam Marshall's brief clip rating Kobbie Mainoo as "a one" drew a wave of affection, and De Ligt naming his first football idol has a separate thread buzzing. Watch here
