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Manchester United are attempting to do something they’ve never done before
If we rule out moves for players 23 years old and under every signing Premier League clubs make essentially fall into one of three buckets: replacements, upgrades, or depth. Replacements are pretty straightforward. Player leaves, you need to replace them. They can be a little tricky when teams know you need to replace a player. […]
Rumor Mill: Manchester United waiting for opportunity with Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga
The search for the third midfielder of the summer continues for Manchester United, but the patience so far has paid off with practical signings. The Reds secured quick deals for Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans as the World Cup began winding down, bringing Premier League-proven players to the heart of Michael Carrick’s side, but the […]
Manchester United signs Kit Margetson
Manchester United completed another squad depth signing this week, with 19-year-old free agent goalkeeper Kit Margetson joining after rising through the ranks at Swansea City. The player was with the Welsh club since his days as a youth player and made his senior football debut last season on loan at Connah’s Quay Nomads. He made […]
Do Manchester United need to explore CB options?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end on Sunday with Spain reclaiming the title. They won a gritty matchup against Argentina with a 1-0 victory after extra time, and the physicality in the contest led to the early departure of Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez. The “Butcher” picked up the injury playing his […]
Lisandro Martinez named to FIFA World Cup Team of the Tournament
Manchester United and Argentina center back Lisandro Martinez was named to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Team of the Tournament this week after his role in a run to the final. Martinez and Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain after extra time in the final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, but he played a memorable role […]
Staff Takeaways: Youri Tielemans Transfer
Pauly: Short-term Fixer This might be the most difficult signing to properly assess. Let’s start here. In Youri Tielemans, United are getting a very good player with a skill set that United badly need. He’s yet another player that United should have signed at least five years ago, or seven years ago when he was […]
Staff Takeaways: Andrey Santos Transfer
Our staff writers offer their thoughts on Manchester United’s first signing of the summer. Colin Damms: More Promising Ederson Alternative Manchester United’s approach to the transfer window appeared slow at first, with the only move lined up being Atalanta and Brazil midfielder Ederson. He was seen as the third midfielder in a window that would […]
Manchester United sign Thompson from Spurs
Manchester United have signed 18-year-old winger Tynan Thompson from Tottenham after agreeing a deal worth £4million, with a further £4m in add-ons. The winger is highly rated in academy circles and is set to be handed first-team opportunities at Old Trafford, having impressed in North London last season. Thompson joined Tottenham’s academy when he was […]
Superstars Matter
Manchester United representatives haven’t had the best World Cup. Senne Lammens, arguably United’s most reliable player last season, made an uncharacteristic but costly error in the quarterfinals against Spain under challenging circumstances. The expectations are higher for players like Lammens because of the standards he’s set, but his error in a way typifies the general […]
Manchester United sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa
Manchester United confirmed the transfer of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on Tuesday, unveiling the player with the new No. 18 shirt after a move worth around £35m. The Belgium international spend the summer in the United States at the 2026 World Cup before his team’s elimination against Spain last week. He then traveled to […]
Cristiano Ronaldo and the End of an Era for Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo, football’s greatest ever goalscorer, stood and accepted the end of his final FIFA World Cup journey with Portugal after a 1-0 loss to Spain in the Round of 16 last week. It wasn’t an end befitting of the player in question, but that is rarely the case in sports. Very few go out […]
Official: Andrey Santos to Manchester United announced
Manchester United confirmed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos on Monday in a deal worth £48m. He joins from Chelsea after his first full season with the Blues. The transfer moved quickly in the wake of a collapsed deal for Ederson and Tottenham Hotspur swooping in for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes. The club were […]
Manchester United set to sign Tielemans from Aston Villa
Manchester United are set to finalise a deal to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa due to the midfielder’s £35million release clause according to The Athletic. Tielemans is under contract until June 2028 and Villa have no desire to sell him, having offered him new terms months ago, but they have little choice because of […]
Conflicting Reports: Manchester United Ederson transfer in jeopardy
A move for Brazilian midfielder Ederson could be off after a week of conflicting reports. Manchester United reportedly informed Atalanta that they will not proceed with a deal to sign Ederson, with the proposed move now considered to have ‘collapsed’, according to members in the Italian media. Ederson was expected to join United this summer […]
Manchester United announce location of new stadium
Manchester United have confirmed the location for their proposed 100,000-seater stadium. The new ground, which would be the largest in the UK by capacity, will be built about 350 metres north west of Old Trafford, in Stretford, between John Gilbert Way, Wharfside Way and Europa Way. The club announced in June that it had secured […]
Rumor: Manchester United agree £50m deal for Santos
Manchester United have agreed a deal with Chelsea for midfielder Andrey Santos, sources have told ESPN. United are set to play an initial fee of £48 million ($64m) for the 22-year-old Brazilian with another £2m ($2.3m) due in potential add-ons. Personal terms are already in place and Santos has been given permission by Chelsea to […]
Manchester United linked to Andrey Santos
As Manchester United’s search for midfield reinforcements goes on, so too does the Premier League rumor mill. The latest link for the Reds has been to Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos. The Brazilian is reportedly open to leaving Chelsea after his first full season featuring in the squad, but the Blues have a price tag in […]
Balogun, WC Update and United Transfers
New episode of The Fergie Fledglings! Colin, Nathan and Pauly discuss the Balogun red card drama ahead of the USA-Belgium beatdown along with other World Cup storylines and Manchester United’s slow going in the transfer market.
Kai Rooney, Jacey Carrick Sign Manchester United Scholarships
Manchester United icons Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick were back at Old Trafford on Friday night to witness their sons take a major step toward professional football. Kai Rooney and Jacey Carrick were among eight youngsters officially inducted into the club’s Professional Development Phase during the annual scholars’ celebration evening. The ceremony at the Theatre […]
Old Trafford dugout expansion begins
Manchester United have started construction work to expand the home and away dugouts at Old Trafford before the new season. United confirmed on Wednesday that the project forms part of their matchday preparations for 2026/27. The official update states that both technical areas are being enlarged at Old Trafford. United also promoted the work through their […]
One Last Chance for Mason Mount
Chris Wheeler of the Daily Mail dismissed rumours that Manchester United and AC Milan were negotiating a move for Mason Mount earlier in the week. Still, the muted response to this rumour revealed just how low his stock is at the moment. Mount’s injury-ravaged United career has shown promise at different points, but it has […]
One to Watch: Gilberto Mora
There have been more than a few standouts at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and one who has taken well to his role on the big stage is Gilberto Mora. The 17-year-old Mexico midfielder earned his way into the starting lineup for El Tri, and on Tuesday became the youngest player to start in a […]
Amad brilliance nearly lifts Côte d’Ivoire in loss to Norway
A thoroughly entertaining 2026 FIFA World Cup continued on Tuesday with a thrilling Round of 32 match between Norway and Cote d’Ivoire. The Norwegian side booked its place in the Round of 16 with a 2-1 win, courtesy of a late winner from noisy neighbor Erling Haaland. Manchester United’s Amad did not get the start […]
Rumor: United set to lose out on Mateus Fernandes
Manchester United will lose out on the race to sign Mateus Fernandes, per David Ornstein of The Athletic. According to his report, Tottenham Hotspur is set to secure a move for the young midfielder after meeting West Ham’s asking price in the region of £85m in a guaranteed transfer fee. United had been linked to […]
Midfield Alternates: Alex Scott and Felix Nmecha
With the recent £116 million sale of Elliot Anderson to Manchester City, the market as a whole will likely inflate the price of any midfielder United look to make a bid for. Alex Scott Bournemouth’s 22-year-old English midfielder Alex Scott is valued at less than the £80 million required for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, and […]
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