Casemiro is leaving Manchester United at the end of the season, according to multiple reports. The Brazilian midfielder's departure will leave a significant void in the centre of the pitch, prompting the club to prioritise a midfield rebuild in the summer transfer window. Manchester United are targeting Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, and Brighton's Carlos Baleba as potential replacements, according to eight sources. Anderson, a 23-year-old valued at £80m, has also attracted interest from Manchester City, but he told the Daily Mirror that his primary focus is the World Cup with England. Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes have also been linked with a move to Old Trafford, according to two sources. Meanwhile, Manuel Ugarte faces an uncertain future at the club, with reports suggesting he could be sold to raise funds.
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha, speaking to Metro, urged the club to sign Bruno Guimaraes or Sandro Tonali to replace Casemiro. According to Metro, Saha also wants United to sign a striker to support Benjamin Sesko and a dominant midfielder like Declan Rice. However, there is disagreement among pundits about Sesko's long-term suitability. According to Metro, Nicky Butt believes Sesko is not the long-term answer and is more of a support act. Similarly, Michael Owen, also speaking to Metro, advised United to upgrade on Sesko, saying he is not the answer long-term. This contrasts with the view that Sesko is a top player with big potential who needs support, reflecting differing opinions on whether the club should invest in a new starting striker or build around the Slovenian.
Carrick hinted that Manchester United could sign a left winger in the summer transfer window.
Several former players have offered their views on the squad overhaul. According to the Daily Mirror, Gary Neville urged United to make four signings this summer, including two midfielders. Paul Scholes, also speaking to the Daily Mirror, urged the club to sell eight first-team players: Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Patrick Dorgu, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte, and Joshua Zirkzee. According to Metro, Ryan Giggs urged United to sign Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson, and also urged the club to keep Michael Carrick as manager. Nicky Butt, according to Metro, named Erling Haaland and Declan Rice as his dream signings, and also urged United to send Leny Yoro out on loan and sign another centre-half. Louis Saha, according to Metro, named Micky van de Ven as an exciting possible summer addition. Chris Waddle, according to the Daily Mirror, suggested Cole Palmer could be tempted to move to United if he feels disillusioned at Chelsea. Tim Sherwood, according to the Daily Mail, urged United to sign Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu.
Harry Maguire has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United, with an option for a further year, according to eight sources. This secures his immediate future despite being named by Scholes among those to sell. Michael Carrick's own future remains uncertain: he only signed a deal until the summer, and according to four sources, his position is not guaranteed. Ryan Giggs, according to Metro, urged the club to keep Carrick as manager. Jadon Sancho can move for free in the summer and wants to return to Borussia Dortmund, according to four sources. Sancho and Marcus Rashford are still Manchester United players but are unlikely to play left wing again, according to research from four sources.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe claims Manchester United's analytics department is operating in the 20th century.
Carrick hinted that Manchester United could sign a left winger in the summer transfer window, according to a press conference. He said Amad Diallo and Matheus Cunha are options in that position. Cunha was signed for a No. 10 role but has filled in out wide with some success under Carrick, according to four sources. Luke Shaw's recent absence at left back exposed a lack of width, according to research from four sources. The club will target a younger left-back, a left-winger, and at least two midfielders in the summer, according to two sources.
Manchester United have earmarked Marcus Tavernier, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Yan Diomande as potential summer signings, according to 12 sources. Diomande is a 19-year-old RB Leipzig player valued at €100 million, according to four sources. Jesús Rodríguez, a 20-year-old dribbler, has been praised by Cesc Fàbregas, who told www.si.com that he will be worth €80 million. The club have an initial agreement to sign Cristian Orozco for £750,000, according to two sources. Orozco is a 17-year-old Colombian defensive midfielder from Fortaleza CEIF, but the deal cannot be finalised until he turns 18. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club's co-owner, claimed in a press conference that Manchester United's analytics department is operating in the 20th century, suggesting a need for modernisation in recruitment.
Jesús Rodríguez is a 20-year-old dribbler; Cesc Fàbregas said he'll be worth €80 million.
Anderson said his primary focus is the World Cup with England.
Carrick hinted that United could sign a left-sided attacker; he said Amad Diallo and Matheus Cunha are options in that position.