Ugarte out with knee ligament damage
Manuel Ugarte is facing a long spell on the sidelines. The midfielder suffered knee ligament damage during Uruguay's 0–1 World Cup defeat to Spain, and Manchester United have confirmed it (2) (7). The early word is grim. One report calls it "the most serious injury a footballer can face" (6). Ugarte had been a key part of your midfield. Now Ruben Amorim has a hole to fill, and the summer plans just got more complicated.
Maguire: bring Rashford back
Harry Maguire wants Marcus Rashford reintegrated into the squad this summer. "Of course," Maguire said, when asked if he supported a rumoured agreement to bring the forward back (1). Rashford has been linked with a move away, Tottenham among the suitors, but a senior voice in the dressing room is now publicly backing his return.
Fan reactions
United supporters are watching the Bouaddi situation closely. Reports that Lille want €80m to €100m for the midfielder, with United among the interested clubs, has the fanbase split between excitement and sticker shock. The loan-back demand from Lille is seen as smart business by some, frustrating by others. Read the full thread
