Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa)
April 2025
Aston Villa are hesitant to trigger Marcus Rashford’s £40m clause due to his high £350k/week wages.
Rashford impressed since joining on loan, but Villa may walk away unless a salary compromise is reached.
Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro (Manchester United)
April 2025
Amorim confirmed Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro are fit to return for Tuesday’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest, with other injured players making steady progress toward returns.
Maguire and Yoro are fully available after calf and foot injuries, respectively, while Ayden Heaven’s issue is not serious. Luke Shaw and Mainoo are back in training, and Amorim praised Rashford’s loan form at Aston Villa.
Christian Eriksen (Manchester United)
April 2025
Ajax are eyeing a free summer move for Christian Eriksen as the Danish midfielder’s contract with Manchester United expires at the end of the season.
Eriksen, who began his professional career at Ajax, is set to become a free agent this summer. Ajax are monitoring his situation closely, hoping to bring him back to Amsterdam without a transfer fee.
Brandon Williams
Incident: August 2023; Sentencing: 9 May 2025
Ex-Manchester United left-back Brandon Williams has admitted to dangerous driving after a 99mph crash in Cheshire and could face up to two years in prison.
Williams pled guilty to driving without insurance and dangerously, including erratic speed changes and crashing. He was out on loan at Ipswich Town during the incident and is now without a club.
Antony (Real Betis)
March 2025
Isco joked Betis may need crowdfunding to keep Antony for another season, after the Manchester United loanee impressed with 4 goals and 4 assists in 12 games.
Antony has made a big impact since arriving in January, showing humility and flair while revitalizing Betis’ attack. The loan has no buy option, but Betis and players want him to stay.
Collette Roche (Manchester United)
March 2025
Newcastle have identified Man Utd’s chief operating officer Collette Roche as a top candidate to replace Darren Eales as their next chief executive.
Roche has reportedly attracted strong interest from the Magpies due to her experience at Old Trafford, where she has held a senior leadership role overseeing key operations.
Assane Diao (Como)
April 2025
Manchester United scouted 19-year-old winger Assane Diao during Como vs Empoli after his 5-goal breakout start in Serie A.
Signed from Real Betis in January, Diao’s Senegal debut and sharp form have drawn interest, but Como plan to keep him until at least 2026.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
March 2025
Ruben Amorim is determined to retain Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United despite strong interest from Real Madrid, who are tracking the midfielder as a £90m replacement for Luka Modric.
While Amorim wants Fernandes to stay, United’s financial situation may force a sale. The Portuguese star has delivered 16 goals and 16 assists this season, but could be tempted by Madrid’s elite-level ambitions.
Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP)
March 2025
Manchester United are planning a summer move for Sporting defender Gonçalo Inácio, with head coach Ruben Amorim eager to reunite with his former player.
United have tracked Inácio for years and now have Amorim pushing for his signing. Sporting will only sell for €45 million. Inácio’s profile fits United’s new youth-first recruitment strategy and Amorim’s tactical plans.
