Michael Carrick
March 2026
Carrick signalled United may prioritise recruiting a natural left winger as the squad returns to a 4-2-3-1 and lacks true wide options after recent sales and loans. He pointed to squad balance and flexibility, noting they have improvised with Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha wide, but admitted the position is “definitely something to look at” and “quite possibly” addressed in the market.
Karim Adeyemi
March 2026
Adeyemi has not signed a Dortmund extension, with reports saying he is waiting to see if Premier League interest materialises while his form and role dip. Dortmund have an extension ready, but he is hesitating after limited output since late November and reduced minutes under Kovac, with England seen as his preferred next step.
Nick Woltemade
March 2026
A sickness bug disrupted training and left Newcastle unsure about multiple players, with Woltemade the main fitness concern after missing several days. The illness reportedly surfaced during the Everton match and affected squad availability through the week. Jacob Ramsey returned, but Woltemade is still not fully recovered as medical staff monitor him.
Michael Olise
March 2026
Liverpool are stepping up plans for life after Salah and are tracking Bundesliga options, including Olise, as a potential long-term replacement profile. The report notes Liverpool’s history of Bundesliga recruitment, but flags Olise as difficult due to a long Bayern contract to 2029 and no release clause, making a deal unlikely unless Bayern soften their stance.
Florian Wirtz
March 2026
Slot said Wirtz is likely to miss more time with a back injury that has already kept him out of wins over Nottingham Forest and West Ham.
The back problem began in the warm-up before Forest; despite a strong January run (four goals, two assists), Slot indicated the Wolves league and FA Cup games may come too soon to risk him.
Bruno Fernandes
March 2026
Fernandes scored and assisted as United came back to beat Palace, while Lineker called him his current pick for Premier League Player of the Season. Palace led early, then Fernandes drove the turnaround and continued a league-best output run, with the piece citing seven goals and 13 assists and noting Lineker also mentioned Declan Rice as a contender if Arsenal win the title, and Haaland if City surge late.
Gary Neville
March 2026
Neville said United’s sudden shift under Carrick is hard to process and now expects a top-three finish after a strong run of results. United’s comeback win over Palace marked six wins in seven under Carrick, with 19 points from 21 and notable wins over Arsenal and Manchester City, changing the mood around Old Trafford from crisis to Champions League push.
Igor Tudor
March 2026
Tottenham lost 2-1 at Fulham and Tudor attacked the officials, insisting Fulham’s opener should have been disallowed for a foul by Jimenez on Dragusin. Tudor argued the push gave a direct advantage leading to the goal and said the consequence was too big to ignore, while Spurs’ poor performance and Fulham’s second via Iwobi left Tottenham with another derby defeat.
Bruno Fernandes
March 2026
Fernandes scored a penalty and assisted Sesko as United came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford, moving up to third in the league. He also overtook David Beckham for Premier League matches with both a goal and an assist for United. Palace led through Lacroix, then Lacroix conceded a penalty on Cunha and was sent off; Fernandes converted the spot-kick and later created the winner for Sesko. Opta stat line cited: 18 United Premier League matches with a goal and assist, ahead of Beckham’s 17, behind Rooney (35) and Giggs (22), plus 13 league assists in the campaign.
Michael Carrick
March 2026
Reports claim United’s senior players prefer Carrick to stay on permanently after a strong interim run, while the club has also discussed Roberto Martinez as a possible long-term appointment. Carrick’s tactical adjustments and man-management are cited as winning over key figures after issues under Ruben Amorim; separately, Martinez’s Premier League experience and expected Portugal exit have reportedly put him on United’s internal shortlist as the club plans for 2026-27.
