Everton lead race for Ethan Wheatley
Everton are reportedly in the lead to sign Ethan Wheatley from Manchester United this summer (1). The young forward spent time on loan at Lincoln City and now looks set for a permanent move. Fabrizio Romano has indicated a proposal is imminent.
Endrick loan being weighed up
United are considering a six-month loan approach for Real Madrid's Endrick when the January window opens (2). Aston Villa and Lyon are also watching the Brazilian forward. Xabi Alonso's plans for Endrick at Real Madrid will likely decide whether a move is possible.
Talks opened for Leicester starlet Louis Page
United have opened talks with Leicester City to sign 18-year-old midfielder Louis Page (4). Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Manchester City are also interested. Page won the EFL Apprentice of the Year award last season and is reportedly keen on a move to Old Trafford.
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Rashford returns to Carrington
Marcus Rashford trained at Carrington on Sunday after loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona (7). He now looks increasingly likely to stay at United for the season ahead. A separate report suggests INEOS have set an exit threshold for Rashford, with Fenerbahce also linked (5) (10). His shirt number situation has also drawn attention, tied to a possible £62.5m transfer (8).
Seys on the radar, unnamed midfielder keen
United and Arsenal are both tracking Club Brugge full-back Seys (3). Separately, an unnamed English midfielder is reportedly keen to join United with ongoing talks over an agreement (6). No names confirmed yet on that one.
Carrick gets fitness boost, new arrivals confirmed
Michael Carrick has been handed a triple fitness boost as United confirmed new arrivals at the club (9). Details remain light, but it is a positive note ahead of the season opener.
Fan reactions
The Mourinho revelation has set the fanbase alight. His confirmation that he agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, only to choose Chelsea instead, has supporters revisiting one of the great sliding-doors moments in the club's modern history. The Louis Page links are also generating excitement, with fans circulating the teenager's EFL Apprentice of the Year award as proof of his potential. Full thread here.
