Carlos Baleba (Brighton)
August 2025
Manchester United have opened talks with Brighton for Baleba, despite nearing a deal for striker Sesko. Brighton are reluctant to sell the Cameroonian star, who’s valued at €100m and under contract until 2028; United may need to sell players first.
Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)|
August 2025
Chelsea are interested in signing Garnacho but are unwilling to meet Manchester United’s £50m valuation. Garnacho has missed pre-season amid uncertainty. Chelsea, having already landed Gittens, Joao Pedro, and Delap, are monitoring his situation closely. Amorim is reportedly open to offloading him after recent attacking arrivals.
Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
August 2025
Benjamin Sesko has picked Manchester United over Newcastle, with talks now accelerating. United upped their offer to €80m plus add-ons after agreeing personal terms with Sesko on a deal until 2030. Despite Newcastle offering more, Sesko preferred a move to Old Trafford. United’s summer spree continues after signing Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. He netted 21 goals last season and will bolster Amorim’s attack.
Ruben Amorim (Manchester United)
August 2025
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is using cutting-edge GPS technology to monitor training performance in real time, aiming to expose underperformers and prevent injuries. The club has installed STATSports Apex 2.0 GPS trackers and beacon tech at Carrington. Amorim now receives live kinematic data on iPads, helping him assess intensity and effort in each session.
Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
August 2025
Manchester United have made a €75m + €10m add-ons bid for striker Benjamin Sesko, as they compete with Newcastle, who have already submitted a €90m package. United believe Sesko prefers a move to Old Trafford and are prioritizing him over Ollie Watkins. Sesko is the club’s top target following signings of Cunha and Mbeumo to boost their struggling attack.
Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)
August 2025
Emmanuel Petit has urged Chelsea to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who is also a target for Manchester United. Villa previously rejected a loan offer from United. Martinez, valued at around £40m, could leave this summer. Petit believes he would be a great fit at Chelsea, praising his leadership, experience, and ability to inspire, despite prior controversies.
Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
August 2025
Manchester United drew 2-2 with Everton in Atlanta to win the Summer Series title, with goals from Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes capping an exciting but defensively inconsistent performance. Fernandes scored from the spot and assisted Mount’s classy strike, while new signings Mbeumo and Cunha added attacking flair. Everton hit back with goals from Iliman Ndiaye and a bizarre own goal off Ayden Heaven.
Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)
August 2025
Alejandro Garnacho has been excluded from Manchester United’s main squad and is now training separately, with manager Ruben Amorim confirming the winger is set to leave this summer. Amorim said it’s not personal and that Garnacho wants a new challenge. The 21-year-old was left out of the U.S. tour squad, with Chelsea and Aston Villa showing strong interest in a potential transfer.
Manchester United
August 2025
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has unveiled a five-man leadership group to support captain Bruno Fernandes, aiming to rebuild squad unity after a disappointing 2024–25 season. The group includes Maguire, Heaton, Dalot, Martinez, and Mazraoui. Amorim says they’ll manage dressing room duties and support the club’s effort to bounce back after a 15th-place league finish and Europa League heartbreak.
Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
August 2025
Manchester United are prepared to match Newcastle’s €80 million bid for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, intensifying the transfer race between the two Premier League clubs. Leipzig rejected Newcastle’s bid over payment structure, while United have shown willingness to meet terms. Talks remain ongoing with both clubs hopeful of securing one of Europe’s top young forwards before a bidding war erupts.
