Tom Victor

Manchester United are considering Carlos Baleba as another midfield signing after recruiting Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. Once that deal is settled, the club is expected to prioritize a new left-back, with Lewis Hall, Jorge Salinas and Alejandro Balde among the possible targets. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has ruled out a Myles Lewis-Skelly transfer, saying the England international will remain at the club after transfer speculation involving Manchester United and Chelsea.

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has challenged Benjamin Sesko to score 30 goals in the upcoming season, including 25 in the Premier League. Sesko scored 12 times in all competitions during his first campaign after moving from RB Leipzig, below his career-best total of 21, and missed United's pre-season because of injury. Saha said Sesko will need strong service and coordination with teammates including Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, Matheus Cunha and Bruno Fernandes. Marcus Rashford has also returned to the squad after a loan spell at Barcelona and could feature under Michael Carrick.

Manchester United remain active in the transfer market after spending more than £80 million on first-team players. Leicester City midfielder Louis Page reportedly prefers United over Arsenal, while Racing Santander will only sell left-back Jorge Salinas if his €16 million release clause is triggered, potentially allowing United to beat Barcelona to the 19-year-old. United have already added Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos, Karl Darlow and Tynan Thompson, with further signings possible before the Premier League season begins.

Manchester United are continuing preparations for the new season after spending more than £80 million on Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, but may seek another midfielder following Casemiro's departure and Manuel Ugarte's injury. United and Liverpool are reportedly competing with Crystal Palace for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, for whom Monaco want £43 million. Marcus Rashford has returned to United's training camp and is most likely to be reintegrated at Old Trafford after Barcelona allowed a £26 million purchase option to expire, although another club could still make a suitable offer.

Anthony Joshua’s first purchase after earning about £15 million for defeating Wladimir Klitschko in 2017 was reportedly settling an approximately £120 laundry bill at a Golders Green laundrette. Owner Muqeem Bakhtari said Joshua had been a regular customer since before his 2012 Olympic triumph and praised his humility and approachable nature. Joshua is scheduled to face Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in his first fight of 2026, following his 2025 knockout win over Jake Paul and a subsequent fatal car accident involving two close friends. The bout is expected to precede a much-anticipated fight with Tyson Fury.

Manchester United are due to face Rosenborg in Trondheim two years after a 1-0 defeat to the Norwegian club. Only Radek Vitek, Mason Mount, Marcus Rashford, Ethan Williams and Ethan Wheatley remain from the 2024 starting lineup, with Vitek and Rashford potentially leaving this summer. The other players from that team have retired, transferred permanently, or moved elsewhere, illustrating the extensive changes at Old Trafford in the intervening period.

Manchester United continue an active transfer window after debuts for new signings during a pre‑season loss to Wrexham, with manager Michael Carrick highlighting strong performances from Andrey Santos and Mason Mount. Radek Vitek is open to a move to secure first‑team football following a productive loan at Bristol City. A bid for France midfielder Manu Kone is expected soon, with Roma seeking more than £42.5m for the World Cup squad member. Additional departures and arrivals remain possible as the club reshapes its squad.