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.
Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
July 2025
Newcastle are negotiating with RB Leipzig over the structure of a €75m + €5m add-ons deal for striker Benjamin Sesko. Manchester United are also in contact with Leipzig as the race intensifies.
Sesko missed Leipzig’s friendly vs. Atalanta, having informed teammates of his planned departure. His agent met with the club Saturday night, with both Newcastle and United pushing for a late breakthrough.
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain)
July 2025
PSG are close to signing Lucas Chevalier from Lille, creating uncertainty around Gianluigi Donnarumma’s future. The Italian is reportedly unhappy after being informed of the club’s decision. Donnarumma played a key role in PSG’s Champions League triumph but could now be pushed aside. With his contract ending in 2026, clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United are expected to monitor his status closely.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
July 2025
Saudi club Al-Nassr have formally approached Manchester United for Bruno Fernandes, aiming to reunite him with Cristiano Ronaldo and new manager Jorge Jesus, who coached him at Sporting CP. Fernandes previously rejected a £200m offer from Al-Hilal but hasn’t ruled out a move. With Jesus pushing directly and United open to change, Al-Nassr hope Ronaldo’s influence will seal the deal for the Portuguese playmaker.
Manchester United
July 2025
Manchester United’s 4,321-game streak of including an academy graduate in every first-team squad since 1937 may end in the 2025/26 season. With Alejandro Garnacho linked to Chelsea and Kobbie Mainoo possibly unavailable due to injury or suspension, United risk breaking their historic youth record that spans 88 years and 44 major trophies.
Christian Eriksen (Free Agent)
July 2025
Wrexham are unlikely to pursue Christian Eriksen despite exploring interest. The club believes the veteran midfielder lacks the physical capacity to compete in the Championship next season. Eriksen, released by Manchester United, is considering options but prefers to stay at a higher level. Wrexham have since secured Lewis O’Brien as their record signing to bolster midfield.
