BACK David Tully May 28th 2026 Man Utd have “conceded defeat” to Man City in the race to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, according to reports. The Mirror claims that the England international’s asking price, combined with the player favouring a move to the Etihad, has resulted in the Red Devils deciding to end their interest. Journalist Jeremy Cross says five players have been identified as potential alternatives to Anderson. Press the next page as we rank each target (out of 5) based on the likelihood of them making the switch to Old Trafford. David Tully David has worked as a football reporter for the last fifteen years. Having started as an intern at Snack Media, he then went on to become a freelancer, working on various different sites. At the start of 2023, he took up his current role as content writer for the Football News Network.
PL giant storms into race for Mason Greenwood, United eyeing major pay day from 48m deal – report
Manchester United are currently finalising plans for a major transfer window this summer, during which every penny will count. A complete revamp in midfield is the priority, while reinforcements on the left-hand side and up front are also on the cards. A new No. 2 goalkeeper is likely to be needed as well. Accordingly, any deals – from the present or the past – that generate funds for the Red Devils to allocate towards this overhaul of Michael Carrick’s squad will be welcome. This is why INEOS will be paying close attention to Mason Greenwood’s situation in France. 50% Sell-On Clause Greenwood, 24, left Old Trafford in the summer of 2024 after facing serious legal troubles off the pitch. While the charges, which included attempted rape and assault, were dropped, the public outcry led to the player and club mutually agreeing that his career would be best served away from English football. A £26.6 million deal was agreed with Olympique Marseille – a low price for a footballer with Greenwood’s talent, but one which reflected the controversy he will carry for the rest of his career. United included a 50% sell-on clause with the Ligue 1 giant, though the exact parameters of this remain unclear. Some reports suggest it would entitle United to 50% of any fee Marseille generate from Greenwood’s sale, while others indicate the Red Devils would receive 50% of the profits. The latter is far more likely to be accurate, which means United would bank £11.7m if Marseille sold Greenwood for £50mthis summer. If the former is true, it would be £25m – almost as much as the French club paid in the first place. Red-hot race forming Despite Greenwood boasting impressive numbers since arriving at the Orange Vélodrome – 48 goals and 17 assists in 81 appearances – Marseille are understood to be considering their top scorer’s exit this summer. Mason Greenwood Stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesStartsGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played Ligue 131281664-2,381′ UEFA Champions League88311-671′ Coupe de France44631-345′ Trophée des Champions111—90′ Total444126106-3,487′ Source: Transfermarkt. Roberto De Zerbi’s shock departure in February, a key ally of Greenwood, has been a driving factor, with the English forward having clashed with the new coaching staff and the executive branch. New sporting director Gregory Lorenzi has confirmed that the “club are prepared to entertain transfer offers” this summer. AS Roma are frontrunners after Greenwood’s father held talks with the Italian club, while Atlético Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are also said to be keeping tabs on the situation. However, Turkish outlet Fanatik claims Fenerbahçe have identified Greenwood as a “primary target” with moves already underway to strike a deal. Marseille are said to be asking for £48m, which would entitle United to around £10.7m or £24m, depending on the terms of their existing agreement. The report also states Tottenham Hotspur, currently managed by De Zerbi, have “entered the race”, with Greenwood said to be angling for a return to England. This must be balanced by the uproar a move to North London would generate across the United Kingdom, however, with previous updates suggesting a pursuit was unlikely as a result. Interestingly, Spurs have also been linked with Marcus Rashford, currently on loan at FC Barcelona but whose future at Camp Nou grows more uncertain by the day. Feature image Miguel Medina via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Darragh Fox Darragh is an editor for The Peoples Person who spent three years learning about the Cold War at the University of Sheffield slowly realising football was by far the most interesting thing to write about. Amad’s first touch should be officially recognised as the eighth wonder of the world.
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BBC: Man Utd confirm 31m transfer boost as summer budget revealed
Manchester United will have £250 million to spend on new signings this summer, after selling Rasmus Hojlund to Napoli.The Danish striker cost the Red Devils £64 million when they bought him from Atalanta in the summer of 2023. After finding mild success in his first season at Old Trafford, Hojlund endured a miserable 2024/25 season, only scoring four league goals.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYDespite his struggles under Ruben Amorim, the 23-year-old still had a market in Serie A, and he eventually signed for Napoli on loan with an obligation to buy.Man United confirm Rasmus Hojlund sale to NapoliAfter qualifying for the Champions League, Napoli were obliged to buy Hojlund from Man Utd. Nevertheless, the Partenopei’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, had expressed the desire to purchase the centre-forward regardless of the obligation, as the latter had cemented himself as a key player at the club, especially with Romelu Lukaku mysteriously vanishing from the scene. Hojlund’s Career Stats Appearances Goals Assists Sturm Graz 21 12 4 FC Copenhagen 32 5 0 Atalanta 34 10 4 Man Utd 95 26 6 Napoli 44 16 8 As highlighted by the BBC journalist Simon Stone, Man Utd’s latest quarterly financial statement revealed a £31.36 million generated from player sales. While the note didn’t disclose any names, it obviously refers to Hojlund’s transfer to Napoli.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustThe reported fee was said to be €50 million, or roughly £39 million, but that figure included loan fees paid last summer in addition to bonuses.More importantly, Stone believes United will now have around £250 million to spend on new signings this season, having paid off £110 million in revolving credit facility.How will Man Utd spend £250 million on new playersThis transfer kit is more or less the same as last summer, when INEOS revamped their attack by recruiting Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko, while solving their goalkeeping woes by signing Senne Lammens.This summer, United have a major overhaul in the middle of the park. If they sell Manuel Ugarte, they could well buy three new midfielders. 🚨 Éderson has agreed personal terms with Manchester United and paused all talks wirh other clubs since last week. Atalanta and Man United have been in talks over €45m package deal for weeks. 🇧🇷 It’s up to Man United whether they want to proceed with the deal or not, and when. pic.twitter.com/1gzyOA7ifB — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 27, 2026Atalanta’s Ederson should soon become the first buy, costing the club a figure around £30 million. However, INEOS are expected to make at least one marquee signing.Elliot Anderson remains their top target, but if they were to meet Nottingham Forest’s £120 million asking price, they would have to resort to cost-effective profiles to fill the remaining holes, including a third midfielder, a new left-back, and potentially an attacker.
Just in: Man Utd drop interest in EPL midfielder who was their top target
Manchester United have all but abandoned their pursuit of Brighton midfielder enforcer Carlos Baleba.Last season, Ruben Amorim sought a new holding midfielder to add some depth to the department behind Casemiro, especially since his former Sporting pupil Manuel Ugarte was no longer a convincing option.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYMan Utd identified Baleba as the first and almost solitary target for the central midfielder role. However, they decided to delay the chase, as Brighton insisted on collecting a transfer fee north of £100 million.Man United cool off interest in Carlos BalebaLess than a year later, many aspects have changed on this front. For a start, Amorim is no longer United’s head coach. The Portuguese manager was sacked in January following a public outburst, and was replaced by Michael Carrick, who initially arrived as an interim coach but has recently been confirmed in a permanent role after leading the club to a satisfying third-place finish in the Premier League.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustMoreover, Baleba’s performances regressed this season compared to the 2024/25 campaign. Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler often dropped him from his starting lineup, while admitting that the Cameroonian may have been distracted by Man Utd’s interest. Percentiles Duel% Poss won Prog carries Fwd passes Fwd pass% Key passes Prog passes Minutes Baleba (24/25) 43.3 73.0 80.1 34.2 58.2 30.5 49.3 2924 Baleba (25/26) 83.8 87.9 45.1 12.3 9.3 4.4 7.7 1793 https://datamb.football/midfielders/But according to The Sun’s correspondent, Katherine Walsh, the 22-year-old could pay the price for his underwhelming campaign, as United’s interest in him has cooled off.At this stage, it remains unclear if the Seagulls are still holding out for £100 million or have instead lowered their asking price. But either way, the journalist insists that the gap between the two clubs’ valuations remains significant, so MUFC will simply look elsewhere.Man Utd’s midfield plans for the summer of 2026After parting ways with Casemiro and placing Manuel Ugarte on the transfer list, Man Utd are supposedly after three new midfielders.Therefore, INEOS aren’t planning to waste any time. They are reportedly on the cusp of finalising the transfer of Atalanta’s Ederson. The 26-year-old Brazilian will cost them nearly £35 million.Needless to say, Ederson won’t be United’s marquee midfield signing, but apparently, neither is Baleba, who has been cast aside in favour of more appealing targets for Carrick and Jason Wilcox.Man Utd are reportedly making progress in their attempts to recruit West Ham youngster Mateus Fernandes, whose price tag is around £75 million.Nevertheless, Elliot Anderson remains the ultimate dream, even though Manchester City’s competition and Nottingham Forest’s £120 million asking price have complicated matters for INEOS.Aurelien Tchouameni could be the main alternative for the Englishman, but it remains unclear if Real Madrid will be open to selling the Frenchman this summer.
Man Utd Consider Surprise Move For 6ft 5 Defender Who Is Now In Englands 3rd Tier
BACK David Tully May 29th 2026 This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Leicester City defender Ben Nelson has “drawn” the attention of Man Utd, according to reports. The 6ft 5 centre-back was recently relegated with the Foxes to the third tier of English football. However, the Daily Mail claim that Nelson is seen as a bright young prospect who could add depth to United’s first-team squad. The 22-year-old made 27 appearances for Leicester last season, but a hamstring injury meant he missed the club’s last five games. Nelson has attracted interest from other Premier League teams The centre-half has reportedly been scouted by both Chelsea and Manchester City, and it seems likely that the former’s interest was at the behest of their former manager Enzo Maresca. Nelson was given his senior debut by the Italian when he guided Leicester to promotion from the Championship during the 2023/24 campaign. He came as an 82nd-minute substitute for James Justin during a 2-0 win against Tranmere Rovers in the 2nd Round of the Carabao Cup in August 2023. The following season, Nelson was loaned out to Oxford United before returning to the King Power Stadium last summer. Get an Old Trafford stadium tour from Red Letter Days here Man Utd need more defensive cover Manager Michael Carrick does have five senior centre-backs at his disposal, including Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven. However, there are still big concerns about the fitness of de Ligt, in particular. The Dutchman has not played since November due to a back problem, and he has now undergone surgery. As the moment, it doesn’t look like he will be ready to play the first game of the 2026/27 season, so adding another young defender as cover would make sense. Considering Leicester’s current position, you would expect Nelson to jump at the opportunity to make the leap to the Premier League. Want more news on Man Utd? Add Man U News as a preferred source on Google David Tully David has worked as a football reporter for the last fifteen years. Having started as an intern at Snack Media, he then went on to become a freelancer, working on various different sites. At the start of 2023, he took up his current role as content writer for the Football News Network.
“The next chapter”: United Women Under-21 Player of the Year exits club in terrible start to summer
Manchester United Women have already lost an exciting young prospect this summer. Season The Red Devils’ season petered out somewhat after an impressive start. A run to the quarter-finals of the Champions League and the final of the League Cup did not result in a trophy. A strong start to the league campaign also faded away, as they won just one of their last ten games in all competitions and finished the season in fourth place. United will need to strengthen during this window to improve their chances of qualifying for Europe next season and are on the cusp of signing Spaniard Andrea Medina on a free transfer. Sienna Wareing Unfortunately, United have lost one of their most impressive young talents, Sienna Wareing. The youngster announced her exit from the club on her Instagram page. She explained, “after 7 years, my time at Manchester United has come to an end. I’ve made some unforgettable memories and met so many special people that will be friends for life.” Wareing also added that she was “grateful to end this chapter on a high with a Plate Final win and Player of the Season award. On to the next chapter.” United Women, just like their male counterparts, pride themselves on bringing through young players. Layla Drury made her debut for the Red Devils and scored in the FA Cup. Jessica Anderson also obtained her first senior minutes at the back end of last season. The Red Devils will next be in action on Friday afternoon in the World Sevens against Aston Villa at 15:00 BST, and then later again against Tottenham Hotspur at 20:00 BST. The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Latest Top Stories… Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.
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United ready to bid for 70m wing wizard who lit up the CL this season, talks already held – report
Manchester United are ready to rival Arsenal for Sporting CP wing wizard Maxi Araujo, according to a new report. Reinforcements Out Wide Armed with a potentially record-breaking budget after securing a return to the Champions League, Manchester United are finalising plans for a major summer of change at Old Trafford. A complete revamp in midfield is the primary focus, with Casemiro’s exit confirmed and Manuel Ugarte looking likely to join the Brazilian if a suitable offer arrives for his services. A £38 million deal is advancing for Atalanta enforcer Ederson, who looks primed to become the first signing under Michael Carrick. Further investment is expected to bolster the engine room, with a “marquee” replacement for Casemiro the priority. However, reinforcements are also in the pipeline on the left-hand side – whether at full-back or on the wing. Initially, it was believed a new left-winger was in the works, but this plan has now changed, with competition for Luke Shaw considered more important. A pair of English youngsters, Lewis Hall and Myles Lewis-Skelly, are understood to be the leading targets, though a raid on either Newcastle United or Arsenal will be extremely difficult. This has led Manchester United to identify Araujo, Sporting CP’s 26-year-old flying full-back, as an alternative after an impressive season in the Portuguese capital. United ready to strike A report relayed by The Peoples Person claims the Red Devils have held talks with Araujo’s camp, but a deal is far from easy. Sporting CP want to keep hold of the Uruguay international, who is set to play a key role for his country at the World Cup next month alongside Manuel Ugarte. Furthermore, Arsenal, freshly crowned as Premier League champions, are also in the hunt, with Mikel Arteta keen to add more attacking threat to his imperious defence. Araujo is an all-action dynamo, capable of playing on the wing or in central midfield. His energy and work-rate are matched by superb technique, and he possesses a wand of a left foot. Seven goals and five assists show a defender capable of being decisive in the final third. The Montevideo native was also outstanding in Sporting CP’s Champions League run, which saw his side reach the quarter-final stage. A hard-fought 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on aggregate, where the Lions outplayed Arteta’s men at the Emirates and he was one of the best players on the pitch, is a testament to this quality. Football Fancast reveals both English rivals are “ready to bid” for Araujo, with “internal belief at both clubs that they need to act fast” as an impressive World Cup campaign “would see his price skyrocket.” Final Thoughts Despite Sporting CP being intent on agreeing a new deal, Araujo’s current contract – which runs until 2029 – at the José Alvalade Stadium contains a release clause worth around £70m. This gives the Portuguese giants a strong position, even if negotiations are not needed for one of his suitors to agree a deal. Whether Manchester United, or indeed Arsenal, would be willing to pay what would essentially amount to a record fee for a full-back – currently held by the £67.4m fee Bayern Munich paid Atlético Madrid for Lucas Hernandez – is another story entirely. Featured image Carlos Rodrigues via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Darragh Fox Darragh is an editor for The Peoples Person who spent three years learning about the Cold War at the University of Sheffield slowly realising football was by far the most interesting thing to write about. Amad’s first touch should be officially recognised as the eighth wonder of the world.
Loaning out 52 million defender next season could be a masterstroke by INEOS, but its a huge gamble – opinion
With the summer transfer window just around the corner, reports have begun to circulate linking Manchester United to an array of exciting players across a number of positions. As is often the case, fans are understandably more excited by the prospect of players who might arrive at Old Trafford, but it is important to keep an eye on those who might depart the Theatre of Dreams as well. Players leave United for a variety of reasons. In the case of the departing Casemiro, he is embarking on a new challenge. Alejandro Garnacho headed to Chelsea after a breakdown in his relationship with Ruben Amorim, and Jadon Sancho seems set to leave Old Trafford simply because he has never reached the standards expected of a United player. In the case of talented young players, however, they sometimes need to head out on loan in order to develop into the players they have the potential to become. This may be the case for one or two central defenders currently on the books, who may have to temporarily leave to find the regular football they need. United’s first choice centre-backs Ever since Michael Carrick returned to the club in January, Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez have firmly established themselves as his first-choice central defenders. The pair have started every game for which they have been fit and available, delivering stellar performances in each of these appearances. It’s hard to argue against either player deserving the game time they have received, as the Red Devils seem a much more secure and organised side with them in the team. However, it does raise the question as to when the other central defenders on the books will get the minutes they need. De Ligt set to return It was a season of two halves for Netherlands international Matthijs De Ligt. He started the season exceptionally well, perhaps even being the Red Devils’ standout player before Christmas. However, the commanding defender suffered a back injury on the 30th of November that has kept him out of action ever since. The former Ajax man recently underwent surgery to fix the issue and is expected back in the early stages of next season. Once he is back to full fitness, De Ligt will likely push for a starting spot and, as a result, the other central defenders at United will find it even harder to get minutes. Add into consideration the fact that United are being linked with a move for a new centre-back this summer too, and it becomes even harder to imagine either of the Red Devils’ young centre-halves forcing their way into the starting eleven. Yoro and Heaven Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven are two supremely talented central defenders, each with a tremendous amount of potential. United signed Yoro for an initial fee of £52 million when he was just 18 years old, beating an array of esteemed clubs including Real Madrid to his signature. Heaven, meanwhile, was signed from Premier League rivals Arsenal for a modest fee of £1.5 million. Both players have enjoyed some success in their burgeoning United careers, each delivering standout performances in big games when given the opportunity. The problem, though, is that those opportunities have been few and far between. Last season, Yoro played just 51% of available minutes in the Premier League, starting just 47% of the games. Heaven, meanwhile, played just 27% of available minutes in the Premier League, starting just 29% of the games. With Yoro now 20 years of age and Heaven 19 years old, both players are in need of regular football to continue developing and improving, yet it seems unlikely that either of the young players will manage to fight their way into the starting eleven. Therefore, at least one of the pair should look to head out on loan next season. Both Yoro and Heaven are good enough to play a key role for a slightly lesser team than the Red Devils, and doing so will improve their leadership qualities, physicality, and positional awareness as well. This experience will help them develop into more complete players and ensure they are ready to challenge for a starting berth when they return to United. Featured image Justin Setterfield via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Mike Walsh Mike Walsh is an experienced freelance journalist who has written about a variety of topics over multiple years. He is very happy to finally be writing about the Red Devils, especially now that his favourite player, Michael Carrick, is in charge of the team.
