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Manchester United’s off-pitch influence remains huge

While performances on the pitch have been inconsistent in recent seasons, Manchester United continue to set the standard when it comes to commercial influence.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 10

61-app Utd man now earmarked as surprise target for struggling Euro giants, he’s ‘definitiely’ under consideration

Manuel Ugarte has emerged as a serious candidate for Ajax this month as they look to reinforce their defensive midfield options. With a whopping 16-point gap separating the Amsterdam outfit and Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven, Ajax could certainly use all the help they can get for the second half of the campaign.

Wayne Rooney News / HITC / January 10

Wayne Rooney’s astronomical Manchester United wages revealed, Gary Neville brands it ‘unbelievable’

A resurfaced clip featuring Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville has once again captured fans’ attention, revealing the staggering wages the Manchester United legend earned during his prime years.

Soccer News / centredevils / January 10

Juventus target Manchester United full-back

The honeymoon period for Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford came to a crashing, public end on Monday, January 5, 2026, following a breakdown in relations that proved even more explosive than the results on the pitch.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / January 10

Manchester United are ‘Serious Contenders’ to Sign £100m midfielder, according to Romano

Manchester United are planning to bolster their midfield next summer as the club looks to usher in a new era at M16. The Red Devils are currently without a manager following Ruben Amorim’s untimely departure, meaning several potential signings will depend on who is appointed next.

Manchester United News / ESPN / January 10

Sources: Man United aim for boss clarity next week

Manchester United are hoping to have clarity on who will lead the team for the rest of the season early next week, sources have told ESPN.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 10

Hurzeler: Fletcher has one player at his disposal on Sunday who ‘has everything’, he’s going to cause problems

Fabian Hurzeler has poured praise on Benjamin Sesko ahead of his side’s trip to Old Trafford tomorrow. Manchester United host Brighton and Hove Albion in Sunday’s 4.30pm slot to kick off their FA Cup campaigns – and Hurzeler is wary of the threat the Red Devils’ centre-forward poses.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 10

From Italy: Serie A giants targeting key Man Utd lieutenant away at AFCON

Juventus are reportedly looking to bolster the right-hand side of their defence with the addition of Noussair Mazraoui. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Football Italia), the Old Lady first established their interest in Manchester United’s full-back in August.

Toby Collyer News / Stretty News / January 10

Coveted Man Utd man hints where his future lies after club manager confirms he ‘would like to take him’

Toby Collyer is one Manchester United player whose future is up in the air this month. Back in the summer and after garnering interest from a host of clubs, the midfielder decided to join West Brom on loan to gain some invaluable first-team experience throughout the 2025/2026 term.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 10

Mainoo in from the off: Predicted United line-up vs Brighton after Fletcher confirms injury status of ‘perfect’ star

Our predicted Manchester United line-up for tomorrow afternoon’s clash with Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford. The Red Devils kick off their campaign

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 10

Romano: Confirmed – All parties ready for Man Utd to complete £26m deal, negotiations to begin imminently

Barcelona intend to activate Marcus Rashford’s buy option before the end of the campaign, according to numerous reports. The news was first reported by Spanish journalist Alfredo Martinez on Friday evening, after which Fabrizio Romano verified Barcelona’s desire to sign the forward permanently.

Manchester United News / centredevils / January 9

Club America to sign Manchester United forward

Manchester United are already making moves in the winter transfer window, with two attackers now on the brink of leaving the club. Earlier this week, it was announced that Sam Mather was closing in on a move to Turkish side Kayserispor.

Manchester United News / centredevils / January 9

Manchester United officially confirm John Shiels to leave club at end of season

Manchester United are preparing to say goodbye to several Red Devils at the end of the season, as yet another period of instability has hit the club. With Ruben Amorim sacked, United are looking to appoint a new caretaker manager to see out the rest of the season.

Manchester United News / centredevils / January 9

Manchester United set deadline for caretaker manager appointment

Manchester United are closing in on their manager for the rest of the season, as the decision was made to hire a caretaker manager after Ruben Amorim’s sacking.

Marcus Rashford News / centredevils / January 9

Barcelona make decision on Marcus Rashford’s future

Marcus Rashford is having an incredible return to form as the England international continues to excel with Barcelona. Since his move to Spain in the summer, Rashford’s scored seven goals and grabbed 11 assists in 26 games, helping Barca top the La Liga, defending their title.

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Soccer News / centredevils / January 9

Hull City manager admits they want to sign Manchester United midfielder

Hull City are currently sitting on the fringe of potential promotion slot from the Championship as only six points separate third-place Ipswich and 11th-place QPR.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / January 9

Just in: Top managerial candidate set for decisive meeting with Man Utd officials on Saturday

Manchester United directors will hold a face-to-face meeting with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who is one of the main candidates for the interim role. The Red Devils decided to sack Ruben Amorim on Monday following his public outburst in the aftermath of United’s draw against Leeds last Sunday.

Manchester United News / centredevils / January 9

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set for further talks with Manchester United

Manchester United are closing in on their next manager in the wake of sacking Ruben Amorim. Whilst they look for a caretaker manager to see out the rest of the season, Darren Fletcher has been trusted to continue in the interim role for Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Brighton.

Manchester United News / centredevils / January 9

Sweden forward close to joining Manchester United

Over the last 12 months, Manchester United have seen themselves linked with two major Swedish attackers, with another one set to join the club imminently.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / January 9

Man Utd legend blasts INEOS for signing unworthy player: 'Not in a million year'

Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt firmly believes that Manuel Ugarte isn’t good enough to hold a starting role at the club. Many fans and pundits would argue that the club’s recruitment has improved since INEOS’ partial takeover.

Ruben Amorim News / Caught Offside / January 8

Fabrizio Romano reveals staggering cost of Manchester United hiring and firing Ruben Amorim

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has provided some detail into how much Manchester United have spent on having Ruben Amorim as their manager for just over a year.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / January 8

'Crazy' – Man United warned about sleepwalking into 'ridiculous' decision as talks advance

Manchester United have been warned by former Liverpool player and pundit Danny Murphy about the “crazy” decision to hire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as interim manager again.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / January 7

'Good chance' of this manager taking Man United job after 'face-to-face' talks, says Fabrizio Romano

Fabrizio Romano says there is a good chance of former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer returning to the club. The Norwegian tactician has had face-to-face meetings with Man Utd, according to Romano on his YouTube channel, and it seems there’s now a decent chance he’ll be coming back to Old Trafford for a second spell in charge.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / January 6