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Opinion: Marcus Rashford will be a Red at season end
Why Marcus Rashford Will Be Playing for Manchester United This Season For the better part of two years, it felt like Marcus Rashford had played his last game for Manchester United. Now, I think there’s a very real chance we see him wearing red at Old Trafford again this season. Rashford’s relationship with Ruben Amorim […]
Manchester United vs Leeds United: Team news and predicted line-up
Manchester United meet Leeds United in a pre-season friendly ahead of the new season as they cross the Irish Sea to play at Dublin’s Croke Park Stadium. The Red Devils have been coasting through their pre-season till now, with victories over Wrexham, Rosenborg and Atletico Madrid, with their winning run coming to an end against […]
Predicting Michael Carrick’s ideal XI to start the season
With the transfer window coming to a close shortly, fans are left questioning what United’s best XI looks like heading into Carrick’s first full season. These roster questions stem from INEOS’ hesitance to spend big for Carrick, only giving him £80 million worth of signings to work with so far. To put that into perspective, […]
Official: Manchester United name Eva Olid as new women’s coach
Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of former Hearts boss Eva Olid as their new head coach The Athletic reported on Tuesday Olid was set be named Marc Skinner’s successor, with the team due to have their first meeting with her on Wednesday. United confirmed her appointment on Wednesday on a contract through to 2028, with […]
Manchester United to appoint Eva Olid as Women’s team Manager
According to multiple reports on Tuesday, Manchester United Women will soon have a new manager. Reports indicated that former Heart of Midlothian boss Eva Olid is next in line to take over the Reds after the departure of Marc Skinner on Monday. Skinner reportedly agreed to terminate his contract with the club mutually, and the […]
Skinner leaves Manchester United women team
Manchester United and Marc Skinner have agreed to mutually terminate the 43-year-old’s contract as head coach of the women’s team. Sources close to the situation, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, said Skinner had offered his resignation before reaching an agreement with the club. Skinner has been in the role since the […]
Bloated Market and Slow Movement
New episode of The Fergie Fledglings! Colin, Nathan and Pauly return to podcasting with little to discuss on the transfer front, but plenty of market inflation from deals elsewhere across the Premier League. As always, thank you for listening, and be sure to save and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
Patrick Dorgu Could Be a Useful Tactical Option Next Season
Patrick Dorgu was signed by Ruben Amorim to occupy a specialized role: wing-back. On paper, the decision made sense. Dorgu’s got the energy, pace, and physical attributes to cover a flank on his own; he does his defensive duties and can contribute in the forward areas, but he never convinced in the role. On a […]
United Should Push Hard for Lewis Hall
With Eddie Howe no longer at the helm, Newcastle United’s project under Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) seems to be falling apart. Many of their best players over the years have left the club, and it looks like two others might be following suit: Bruno Guimaraes and Lewis Hall. United are the club most […]
Tyneside Turnover could present Lewis Hall opportunity for Manchester United
Manchester United are reportedly considering a deal for Newcastle United and England full-back Lewis Hall. Samuel Luckhurst among others reported on the matter this week amid a turbulent period for Newcastle United, but there has been no official movement on that front. It would likely be a pricey deal for a good, young player at […]
Leny Yoro Has to Step Up
Leny Yoro joined the club with much fanfare two seasons ago, but his stock isn’t as high as it was then. It looked like he was set to join Real Madrid, but United pushed hard for his signature and got him through the door in the end for an initial £52.2 million plus £6.7 million […]
It’s Hard to Make a Case for Keeping Joshua Zirkzee Next Season
It doesn’t seem like Joshua Zirkzee will be moving to Juventus, who he was linked with earlier in the week, but he might move to another club this summer, according to the same report. The Dutchman, who showed some of his qualities against Rosenborg in a pre-season friendly last Friday, joined the club two seasons […]
Manchester United’s Value in the Market Approach Is a Risk
Going into this window, it was clear that United needed to add bodies and quality primarily in midfield, but also in the other areas. It’s hard to claim that United have fully obliged to that demand despite signing Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans to a midfield that already included Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes and Mason […]
Joshua Zirkzee linked with Juventus Loan
Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee has again been linked with a move back to Serie A. The forward joined in 2024 and has seemingly been linked with a move away ever since. He struggled to make himself a reliable option up front despite a handful of impressive goals for the Reds. Zirkzee was signed by […]
Free Agent option Dusan Vlahovic may be too pricey for United to risk
Manchester United have a few different needs left to address in the transfer market, with a marquee midfield signing and a left-back seemingly given priority at the moment. There is also a potential need at striker behind Benjamin Sesko. Joshua Zirkzee is a player the club is looking to move off of, and if they […]
What to do with Harry Amass?
Manchester United’s transfer dealings have been slow-going since the arrival of midfielders Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos earlier this month. The focus is heavily on midfield, but there is also an acknowledgement of the need to add depth elsewhere. Left-back is one position climbing up the priorities list. Luke Shaw played a full season for […]
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 […]
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