United ready to move for Neco Williams
Your club are targeting Nottingham Forest full-back Neco Williams as a long-term replacement for Luke Shaw at left-back (1). The 25-year-old Wales international has previously taken digs at United, once posting "Deserved more than a point. That trim might have to wait" after a Forest result, but he would arrive into a squad already bolstered by Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans this summer.
Rashford's future up in the air
Marcus Rashford may not get a chance under Michael Carrick (6). Fenerbahçe are circling, and Turkish reports claim a plan for the forward has emerged from the United end (5). Two separate sources now casting serious doubt on his Old Trafford future in the same window. After Mason Greenwood's €40m move to the same club, another academy graduate could follow.
Ederson deal collapses over knee concern
The £50m-plus move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson is off. A flagged knee issue during his medical prompted United to walk away at the final stage (4). Atalanta are "surprised" but relaxed, they are happy to reintegrate him (4). This is the second midfield deal to wobble after the Baleba situation.
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Baleba deal also under threat
United are reportedly ready to pull the plug on the agreed deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba amid serious doubts (3). That is two midfield targets now in limbo, Ederson gone, Baleba teetering.
Larsson emerges as midfield alternative
With Ederson and Baleba deals stalling, attention has turned to Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Larsson (7). The Sweden international, 22, is on United's radar as the club scramble to reshape its midfield options before the window closes.
Carrick names experimental side against Wrexham
United's pre-season friendly against Wrexham kicked off Saturday with a starting XI of Heaton, Yoro, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw, Andrey Santos, J. Fletcher, Mbeumo, Mount, Dorgu, and Zirkzee (2). A mix of experience and youth as Carrick runs the rule over his squad.
Fan reactions
The Wrexham line-up has fans talking, especially the midfield pairing of Andrey Santos and Jack Fletcher. Carrick's pre-match comments on Santos hit the right note: "He's settled in really well, fantastic character. He's buzzing to be here." Plenty of optimism around the young Brazilian, and the broader mood suggests supporters see a squad taking shape despite the chaotic window. Read the full thread here.
