United Women storm into World Sevens contention
United Women thrashed Aston Villa Women 4–0 on Saturday in a dominant display at the World Sevens. The result puts them firmly on course for the semi-finals (1).
No let-up from start to finish. Your side controlled every phase and made a genuine statement in the tournament.
Rashford saga: three clubs circling, one clear preference
Marcus Rashford remains the story that won't go away.
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Arsenal are lining up a "sensational swoop" for the forward, but INEOS will only sell for what they consider the right money, and there is major reluctance to strengthen a direct Premier League rival (3).
Bayern Munich could now make a shock approach after missing out on Anthony Gordon to Barcelona (2). That puts two European giants and one domestic rival in the frame.
Yet Rashford's priority is still Barcelona. Hansi Flick has told the 29-year-old he wants him to stay, but the economic side of the deal remains unresolved (4). A separate report claims Rashford is "out of the club's plans" at United and that Barcelona have taken a major decision on his future, leaving INEOS with a problem to solve (6).
Benjamin Sesko on the secret to United's attack
Benjamin Sesko has opened up about what made United's attack click this past Premier League season. The striker lifted the lid on the philosophy behind the free-flowing football that fired your team to a third-place finish and back into the Champions League (7).
Leao links, but a twist already
United are interested in AC Milan winger Rafael Leao as part of what could be a £250m summer spend (8) (9). But Saturday's papers already carry a complication: Leao is reportedly set to turn down a Premier League move (9).
Eriksen wanted by former club
Christian Eriksen is linked with a return to a former club after registering 10 assists last season, despite his current side suffering relegation (5).
Fan reactions
The subreddit is in a nostalgic mood this morning, with a deep dive into how Sir Alex Ferguson twice moved to sign Wayne Rooney from Everton picking up traction. Meanwhile, the squad has been roasting Heaven on Instagram, and fans are loving the dressing-room chemistry on show.
