Manchester United supporters have seen a number of club legends making headlines away from the pitch in recent weeks. With pre-season underway at Carrington,, former Reds have been keeping themselves busy in very different roles across world football.
Manchester United have continued investing heavily in the future, with INEOS placing a major focus on recruiting some of the country’s brightest young talent.
Chelsea are preparing for the season ahead as they prepare for a year without European football. Despite winning the Europa League the year before and earning a Champions League place as fourth in the Premier League, this season The Blues are set for a more relaxed schedule.
Manchester United’s midfield rebuild is entering another phase, with the club abandoning one long-running target and considering several alternatives before the transfer window closes.
Manchester United’s summer business has not only focused on strengthening Michael Carrick’s first-team squad, but also on securing some of the country’s brightest young prospects.
Eduardo Camavinga has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid this summer. According to reports from Spain, Manchester United is interested in signing the player.
In a recent post on X, The Evening Standard journalist Sam Tabuteau stated that Manchester United are in talks to recruit Tottenham Hotspur youngster Tynan Thompson.
Manchester United have already released one of their 2026/27 shirts, which they wore in their final game of the 2025/26 season at Old Trafford. The Red
Manchester United have been struck with an injury worry as Lisandro Martinez walked off in the 2026 World Cup Final. In the 44th minute of the game, with Argentina level at 0-0 against European Champions Spain, Argentina’s defender was replaced by former Manchester City star Nicolas Otamendi.
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Leicester City defender, Ben Nelson. According to a Daily Mail report, Manchester United could look to make a move for him this summer, and he could cost around £10 million.
Italian outlet Corriere Dello Sport have reported that Manchester United are frontrunners to sign AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone. The outlet are also reporting that United are preparing a £47m bid for the midfielder.
As the new season approaches, Manchester United’s goalkeeper situation is beginning to become more clear. Senne Lammens is Michael Carrick’s number one choice in the position, having played a large part in the club’s success during the previous campaign.
Manchester United have made their position clear over one of Michael Carrick’s most exciting attacking options as interest continues to build ahead of the new season.
The World Cup is coming to an end with the final taking place on Sunday evening between Spain and Argentina. Hosted across three countries, Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America, the tournament was expanded to 48 teams for the first time.
Lisandro Martinez has been an influential defender for Manchester United throughout his four years at the club so far. The central defender, who joined United from Ajax, has made 110 appearances across four seasons with the club, scoring three goals.
Kobbie Mainoo was the only outfield player named in England’s 26-man squad not to play a single minute throughout the entirety of the World Cup. The Manchester United midfielder, who was named in the squad alongside Marcus Rashford, played 30 games for his club last season, scoring once and providing three assists.
Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo has been injured on England World Cup duty. The 21-year-old had not featured for the national side during the tournament, but has been announced as injured ahead of the Three Lions’ Bronze Final match against 2018 World Champions France.
Manchester United will play its first preseason match of the summer against Wrexham at the Olympic Stadium in Finland. Manchester United will be playing several friendly preseason matches to prepare for the new season, which starts in August.
Manchester United's 2026 pre-season campaign kicks off with a friendly against Wrexham on Saturday, July 18, at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland.
AZ Alkmaar are preparing for the upcoming new season, one which provides opportunities for improvement and for the club to become even better. Coming off the back of a seventh place finish last season in Eredivise, the room for improvement in league finish is larger than normal whilst potentially giving the side more ambition to improve too.
Manchester United’s goalkeeping unit is undergoing a large amount of change as the squad prepares for the upcoming season. Senne Lammens have secured his place as the first-team’s number one choice shot-stopper, having joined the club during last summer’s transfer window from Royal Antwerp.
Marcus Rashford has rejected several lucrative transfer proposals from interested clubs as his £40 million Manchester United release clause officially expired.
In a recent segment on Youtube, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Manchester United have identified Roma midfielder Manu Kone as a target.