Michael Carrick is reportedly still not the favourite to be named Manchester United manager permanently once his spell as interim comes to an end this summer.
It’s now been over a month since Manchester United parted ways with Ruben Amorim. Amorim was let go after just 14 months in charge, following a string of disappointing results.
Manchester United’s recent upturn in form under Michael Carrick has given supporters hope on the pitch, but off it the club’s co-owner has once again sparked controversy far bigger than football.
Manchester United is still trying to find some stability. United are already putting plans together for the players to bring in for the summer. The club’s leaders know they can’t just put the team together on the fly anymore.
Manchester United’s search for a long-term direction remains uncertain, with off-field issues influencing the club’s future more than just the results.
Manchester United are planning to keep hold of Harry Maguire beyond the summer, when his contract is currently due to expire. According to MailSport’s Chris Wheeler and Nathan Salt, it’s now looking ‘increasingly likely’ that the centre-half stays put in Manchester.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has responded to controversial comments made by Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the INEOS founder and part-owner of the Premier League club, recently made remarks concerning diversity in the UK during a media interview.
Manchester United are reportedly holding their ground in negotiations over the future of Marcus Rashford, insisting on a £26 million fee if Barcelona wish to make his loan move permanent.
In this final stretch of the season, Sunderland is preparing, already working to seek possible objectives in the summer transfer window, where they hope to continue positively reinforcing this Regis Le Bris project.
The fallout from Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s explosive comments about immigration continues to intensify, with the political storm now reaching the very top of the government.
In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey stated that Manchester United are keeping tabs on FC Nordsjaelland midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi. It is believed that the Red Devils would have to compete with Arsenal and Chelsea in the race to land the Ghanaian youngster this summer.
Manchester United are reported to be interested in signing the Benfica sensation Anisio Cabral. The 17-year-old is highly rated in Portugal, and he has attracted the attention of top clubs with his performances.
Stockport County are currently locked in a promotion battle as the League One side look to continue to rise through the divisions to the Championship. Only seven seasons ago, Stockport were in the sixth-tier of English football, playing in the National League North.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick hinted that Benjamin Sesko is now pushing for a starting role following his late heroics. The Slovenian striker has been relegated to the bench since the arrival of the 44-year-old tactician.
Like many of football’s modern folk tales, it began with a post on social media. A Manchester United supporter, the United Strand, half-joking and half-desperate for something to believe in, promised to shave his head if the team managed five wins in a row.
Wayne Rooney did not hold back when asked about the viral Manchester United fan known as United Strand, whose no-haircut challenge has become a running subplot to the club’s form.
Sunderland arrive with a great current challenge, where they will seek to obtain the 3 points against the current champion of the Premier League, Liverpool.