West Ham’s confirmed relegation to the Championship on Sunday has fans sweating over their talisman Jarrod Bowen’s future.Although the prolific forward is contracted to the London Stadium until June 2030, it’s anticipated that he’ll be on the move this summer in order to continue playing in the top flight.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYManchester United among Jarrod Bowen’s summer suitorsHe isn’t short of interest, either.It was claimed last week that Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool had all shortlisted Bowen in the lead-up to West Ham’s final game in hopes of signing him in a cut-price deal if the Irons did fall victim to the dreaded drop.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustStill only 29, the frontman boasts a stellar record of 65 goals and 54 assists in 231 Premier League appearances throughout his Hammers tenure.United, in particular, are said to admire Bowen’s versatility, given that he is able to operate as both a right winger and a centre-forward. Position Appearances Goals Assists Right-wing 171 50 38 Striker 66 27 14 How Bowen has fared in his two main positions for West Ham in all competitions (Transfermarkt)Having him in the ranks alongside Benjamin Sesko next term certainly wouldn’t go amiss while the young Slovenian continues finding his feet in England.Add that to the fact that United have the addition of Champions League football to account for, and you can understand why INEOS chiefs have reportedly been sizing up a potential swoop for Bowen.What has Bowen had to say since being relegated?Today, the Englishman released a lengthy statement on social media to address West Ham’s weekend heartbreak. “It’s hard to post something like this when all you’re feeling is embarrassment and pain. I could write loads trying to explain where it all went wrong this season, but honestly what you deserve from me is an apology. Winning that trophy in Prague was the best night of my career. Sunday was the worst. We just weren’t good enough. Simple as that. And that’s why the season ended the way it did. “To the fans, you didn’t let us down once. The support home and away never changed, even when things weren’t good enough for us on the pitch. We should have given you more. You deserved more. “One thing I know about this club is that it has the desire and fight to bounce back from this. This club belongs in the Premier League and deserves to be back there as soon as possible.” Nuno Espirito Santo’s side did their bit to try and finish above Tottenham Hotspur by beating Leeds United 3-0 at home, with Bowen scoring and assisting in the game.However, Spurs only needed a point from their clash with Everton to secure their safety and ended up claiming all three via a 1-0 win.Bowen was put on the spot by reporters post-match regarding his future at full-time.He insisted that he just wants to see the club back in the Premier League, but conceded that ‘you never know what the future holds’. “It hurts, it’s a horrible feeling…” Jarrod Bowen reacts to West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League to the Championship. pic.twitter.com/i2j9yK3VuE — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 24, 2026
‘Hard to post something like this…’: Man Utd target sends cryptic social media message that has fans spiralling
United rocked as Arsenal set to spark “bidding war” for 23-yo wizard Wilcox wants to be Bruno’s heir – report
Manchester United are braced for a “bidding war” to erupt over Morgan Rogers after Arsenal stormed into the race for the 23-year-old wizard, according to a new report. Arteta pushing hard Fresh from securing the Gunners’ first Premier League title in 22 years, Mikel Arteta is intent on further strengthening his squad next season. Despite having the opportunity to add the Champions League to their domestic title, with a showdown clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday in the final, Arsenal have not been at their vintage best going forward this season. A talented and versatile goal-scoring threat like Rogers would be a major upgrade on the left wing for Arteta, with talkSPORT revealing the Spaniard is “personally leading the drive” to sign Rogers as he sees capturing the Aston Villa star as a “signal of intent” to Arsenal’s rivals. The report claims “preliminary talks” have already been held, with Unai Emery’s side increasingly resigned to losing their prized asset this summer. Despite winning the Europa League last week, the England international — primed to play a key role for the Three Lions at the World Cup next summer — is open to leaving Villa Park for one of Europe’s elite clubs. United risk being priced out United are one of the sides most interested in Rogers, with INEOS considering him a potential long-term successor to Bruno Fernandes. The Villa star’s ability to thrive on the left would enable him to play alongside Fernandes, before eventually inverting inside to the No.10 role when the Portuguese talisman finally calls time on his career in M16. Sporting director Jason Wilcox is “known to be an admirer of Rogers” after the pair’s shared time in the Manchester City academy. United have increasingly targeted Premier League-proven operators since the 55-year-old executive was placed in charge at Old Trafford — with the Halesowen native matching this profile. However, Villa are understood to be demanding a minimum of £80m to sanction a sale, with the increased interest from Arsenal, as well as Chelsea and PSG, meaning a “bidding war is likely to drive that price to around £100m.” With United’s focus this summer being a revamp in midfield, the budget will not be able to extend to a big-money raid for Rogers. This limitation has also ruled out a move for RB Leipzig speedster Yan Diomande, giving Liverpool a free run at the 19-year-old Ivorian. Final Thoughts While Rogers ticks many of INEOS’s boxes — young, versatile, Premier League-proven — his profile as a left-sided attacking midfielder, capable of playing on the wing or as a No.10, mirrors Matheus Cunha, United’s signing last summer. If the club are to sanction a big-money raid for a new weapon in Michael Carrick’s forward line, a player with a different skillset to the exiting players, such as Diomande, would be a far more effective way to strengthen the squad. Featured image Dan Mullan 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.
United plot explosive raid for “dominant” Spurs wonderkid as successor to Carrick favourite – report
Manchester United are one of a number of top clubs interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Luka Vuskovic, according to a new report. The Next Big Thing Vuskovic is considered one of the premier prospects in world football, having enjoyed a breakout campaign in the Bundesliga on a season-long loan with Hamburger SV. Already a Croatia international at just 19 years of age, the 6’4 behemoth is set to play a key role for his country at the World Cup in North America next month. This imposing frame makes him one of the “most dominant young defenders” in Europe, with six goals to his name this year underscoring his ability to thrive in both boxes. However, he is not simply a defensive brute; he combines this physical dominance with “intelligence and composure that go beyond his age” according to one scouting report. “He has a good passing technique and the vision to identify progressive options, often breaking lines with vertical passes that help his team advance from the back. He is comfortable initiating build-up and does not shy away from taking responsibility in possession. His decision-making in these phases is generally calm and purposeful, which adds value to his overall defensive profile.” It is little wonder, therefore, that a host of top clubs, inside and outside of England, are keeping close tabs on the Split native, given he is set to return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer. Tottenham have endured a torrid campaign under three different managers, only confirming Premier League survival with a 1-0 win in the season finale against Everton on Sunday. It marks the second successive year they have finished seventeenth. While the arrival of Robert De Zerbi has lifted the mood around the club, the daunting prospect of a major rebuild and no European football is creating uncertainty around the futures of their best players — including Vuskovic. Eyed by Europe’s Elite Sports Boom reveals Europe’s elite, including the Red Devils, are plotting raids for the Croatian starlet. FC Barcelona are understood to be the strongest suitors as the champions of Spain look to overhaul Hansi Flick’s backline. However, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund both want to keep Vuskovic in Germany, while Serie A winners Inter Milan are also in the hunt. In England, United are joined by Chelsea and Liverpool in their admiration, with all three looking to take advantage of their domestic rival’s fragile state. Sports Boom describes the growing queue as a “highly contested group stage of suitors”, with a “bidding war” in the works. Tottenham Hotspur are said to be “holding out for a transfer fee of somewhere in the region of €60/70 million” (£52-60m), with their negotiating position significantly bolstered by avoiding relegation. Final Thoughts Interestingly, United have also been linked with moves for the existing centre-back partnership in De Zerbi’s squad, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero. However, the decision to extend the contract of long-term stalwart Harry Maguire has seen United’s focus shift from an established option to a younger one. Vuskovic is the gold standard for defensive prospects in Europe, as demonstrated by half the continent’s biggest clubs jostling for position in a red-hot race to secure his signature. His size and duel-winning ability make him the ideal successor to Maguire at Old Trafford. Whether United will be able to stump up the cash needed to win it is another matter, however, given INEOS’s intent to invest the bulk of their war chest on midfield this summer. Featured image Leonardo Fernandez 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.
United star would “love” to join a major PL rival this summer as INEOS prepare to cut losses – report
Brentford have held talks to sign Jadon Sancho on a free transfer this summer, but the 26-year-old winger only has eyes for a different Premier League club, according to a new report. An Expensive Mistake In a long line of terrible signings at Old Trafford in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, the £73 million deal agreed with Borussia Dortmund for Sancho is arguably the worst. The South London native never adapted to life in Manchester, despite having come through the academy in the blue half of the city before leaving for Germany as a 17-year-old. At the Signal Iduna Park, he emerged as one of the most exciting wingers in Europe, offering dizzying dribbling and cutting-edge creativity on par with the continent’s best attackers. At the time, United looked to have landed the ideal complement to complete their young attacking trident with Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood; the fact that all three, for very different reasons, no longer reside in M16 tells its own story of how this plan played out. Across 83 appearances in a red shirt, Sancho returned a paltry 12 goals and six assists. This lack of production on the pitch was exacerbated by numerous issues off it, leading Manchester United to sanction multiple loans as no club was willing to sign him permanently. Sancho has spent this season on a year-long loan with rivals Aston Villa after failing to agree terms with Chelsea last summer following a similar arrangement in the 2024/25 campaign. He previously returned to Borussia Dortmund on a six-month loan in January 2024. Testing the Free Agency Market Manchester United retain the option to extend Sancho’s exorbitant contract by twelve months. But there is zero interest in doing this as INEOS prepare to finally rid themselves of an expensive mistake ahead of a return to the Champions League next year. This means Sancho will become a free agent next month, with potential suitors — such as Brentford — having been able to hold talks over a deal. Bournemouth and Crystal Palace are also keeping tabs on the situation, according to Sports Boom. But the player is understood to be actively pushing to remain in Birmingham as he would “love to stay at Aston Villa” next season, having become the second Manchester United misfit to get a new lease of life under Unai Emery. EXCL: Jadon Sancho would love to stay at Aston Villa next season, with Villa exploring a cut-price permanent deal.✂️ Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Brentford are all monitoring after Man Utd decided against offering him a new contract.✍️❌#AVFC #MUFChttps://t.co/upnhlKLRgl — Sportsboom (@Sportsboomcom) May 26, 2026 Tweet: “EXCL: Jadon Sancho would love to stay at Aston Villa next season, with Villa exploring a cut-price permanent deal. Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Brentford are all monitoring after Man Utd decided against offering him a new contract.” Aston Villa have enjoyed a superb campaign under the Spaniard, finishing fourth in the Premier League and winning the Europa League with an emphatic 3-0 trouncing of Freiburg in Istanbul. Sancho has featured often in the second half of the season, having endured a slow start to life at Villa Park. Emery has made reference in press-conferences to keeping the Manchester United loanee, though he would undoubtedly have to make a considerable sacrifice on his salary to facilitate a permanent move — a choice Sancho has consistently rejected in the past. Final Thoughts Manchester United will have little care where Sancho ends up plying his trade next season; just that it will not be at the Theatre of Dreams. While interest from teams like Brentford, Bournemouth and Palace makes sense if they feel they can unlock his talent on a free, their wage packets will not interest the player. If Aston Villa are prepared to use the cash they save with no transfer fee to line Sancho’s pockets, he may remain where he is. But if they are not, interest from Türkiye and Saudi Arabia could offer him an escape from English football, given his reputation on home soil is at its nadir. Featured image Eddie Keogh 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.
Just in: Door wide open for CL-qualified PL club to sign 83-app Man Utd man who ‘would love’ the move
Jadon Sancho reportedly ‘would love’ to stay at Aston Villa ahead of his loan spell officially coming to an end next month.According to SportsBoom this morning, the Villans have begun ‘exploring’ a permanent deal for the exiled Manchester United man. EXCL: Jadon Sancho would love to stay at Aston Villa next season, with Villa exploring a cut-price permanent deal.✂️ Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Brentford are all monitoring after Man Utd decided against offering him a new contract.✍️❌#AVFC #MUFChttps://t.co/upnhlKLRgl — Sportsboom (@Sportsboomcom) May 26, 2026DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYVilla sizing up permanent Sancho dealTo make matters easier for Villa, Sancho is out of contract at the end of June, meaning they can pursue the transfer with peace of mind that they’re not shelling out an exorbitant fee – like United did when they paid £73 million for him back in 2021.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustThe forward, while not a nailed-on starter under Unai Emery, has enjoyed his time at Villa Park, which culminated with the side being crowned Europa League champions last week before going on to defeat his former club, Manchester City, 2-1 at the Etihad in Pep Guardiola’s final game. Jadon Sancho has now won back-to-back European trophies 😮👏 pic.twitter.com/kAh1YP24hU — ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) May 21, 2026Villa finished in fourth place and six points behind United, though their UEL triumph means they’ll be playing Champions League football once again next season.Where else could Sancho end up, if not Villa?SportsBoom adds that along with the Midlands outfit, Bournemouth, Brentford and Crystal Palace have established their interest in Sancho and are actively ‘monitoring’ the situation to see what Villa do with him.The 26-year-old returned just a goal and three assists in the 39 appearances he made this campaign. Of those appearances, only 18 came as a starter. An unbelievable ball from Emi Martinez is received by Jadon Sancho, who plays it to John McGinn to score 🤩 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/xi7QcrhRUE — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 19, 2026He accumulated just 1,672 minutes of action and missed five matches through injury or illness.United will feel aggrieved that they don’t stand to benefit from Sancho’s long-awaited permanent departure. However, they’ll likely just be relieved that he, and his ludicrous £250,000-a-week wages, are off the books once and for all. Appearances Goals Assists 83 12 6 Sancho’s complete record in all competitions for United
Man Utd fans will absolutely love post-match Carrick moment that ‘spoke volumes’ about his character as a coach
Rather than immediately joining in with his squad’s post-match celebrations on Sunday, Michael Carrick took a moment to chat with Ayden Heaven.The defender oversaw a quiet end to the campaign, having been an unused substitute for Manchester United’s final three fixtures.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYHow Ayden Heaven fared towards the end of 2025/2026You could understand Heaven, 19, potentially feeling aggrieved at his omissions, given he oversaw three standout displays in the side’s triumphant wins over Chelsea, Brentford and Liverpool when Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire were suspended. Cool, calm and composed. Ayden Heaven 👏@ManUtd pic.twitter.com/tgAjqv1VrM — Premier League (@premierleague) April 19, 2026Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustHe is one player who has felt the consequences of United’s premature FA Cup and League Cup exits, as both competitions would’ve provided him more opportunities to play, as well as if European action were included in the schedule. Appearances Starts Minutes played 18 12 987 Heaven’s record in all competitions this season (Transfermarkt)That should all change next term, though, as United secured their Champions League qualification in matchweek 35, and will be desperate to right this season’s wrongs by advancing past the earliest stage in the cups.Carrick chats with Heaven after Brighton omissionManchester Evening News journalist Steven Railston spotted the moment between Heaven and Carrick at the Amex, stating that it ‘spoke volumes about the kind of coach he is’. Michael Carrick could have lapped up the adulation from a delirious away section yesterday, but he spotted Heaven and spent around 30 seconds chatting to him. It spoke volumes about the kind of coach he is #mufc https://t.co/6pL2m4jm0L — Steven Railston (@StevenRailston) May 25, 2026It was confirmed last Friday that the former midfielder would indeed be managing the Reds into the new campaign, having signed a two-year contract.The decision is one that the players themselves pushed for, so fans will be crossing their fingers that this unity and stellar form continue beyond 2025/2026.In the meantime, supporters are also pondering who will be Carrick’s first signing of the transfer window.
Amorim signing forces Man Utd to change transfer plans as new profile targeted
Manchester United have reportedly shifted their focus from signing a winger to a left-back due to Patrick Dorgu and his exploits in attack.When the Dane first rose through the ranks of Lecce, he was considered one of the best rising full-backs in Italian football.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYBut when the youngster was promoted to the first team, he was often used as an inverted right-winger in a 4-3-3 system. After joining Man Utd in January 2025, he was naturally played as a wing-back in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 formation, but Michael Carrick’s switch to a four-man backline reignited the debate over his best playing position.Carrick convinved Patrick Dorgu can be a solution on the left wingWhen Carrick replaced Amorim in January, he immediately decided to field Dorgu as a left winger in his 4-2-3-1 formation, in a move that raised eyebrows, first because it came at Matheus Cunha’s expense, and second because deploying classic wingers has become a rarity in the age of inverted wingers.Nevertheless, the 44-year-old won the bet, with Dorgu scoring in the first two matches of his tenure, helping United beat their crosstown rivals Manchester City 2-0, and eventual league winners Arsenal 3-2. The Dane even won the Goal of the Year Award for his superb strike against the Gunners.Sadly for Dorgu, he sustained an injury during the win in North London, so he spent more than three months on the sidelines. He finally returned to the starting lineup on the final day of the season, and he put on a brilliant display in the resounding 3-0 victory over Brighton.The former Lecce man headed home the opener that allowed Bruno Fernandes to break the Premier League’s assist record in a season, and then set up the third goal for his captain.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustAccording to the Manchester Evening News correspondent Steven Railston, Man Utd are increasingly convinced by Dorgu’s exploits in attack that they might decide to drop their plans to sign a new left winger.The Red Devils were linked with the likes of Yan Diomande and Morgan Rogers, but they’re unlikely to splash a large transfer fee on a winger this summer, as their priority is to revamp the midfield with two or three new recruits.Moreover, with Dorgu delivering the goods, Carrick and his staff are leaning towards confirming the 21-year-old and Cunha as his two main left-winger options for next season.Man United must add left-back options behind Luke ShawWith Dorgu switching to a more attacking role, any funds previously allocated for a new left winger could be shifted to the full-back department, as Man Utd cannot enter the next campaign with Luke Shaw as the only natural left-back in the squad.The England international impressively started all 38 Premier League matches this term, but this feat cannot be replicated next season with the return of Champions League football.Railston names Newcastle’s Lewis Hall and Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly as potential targets. Nevertheless, MUFC could also bolster their first-team options by promoting one of their youngsters.Harry Amass, who already played with the seniors under Amorim, will return from an injury-riddled loan stint at Norwich. The highly-regarded Diego Leon will be hoping to get the opportunity to impress in pre-season, as will Godwill Kukonki, who is considered one of the most promising teenagers at Carrington.
Not Ederson: Romano confirms Man Utd have held ‘initial discussions’ with 30 G/A PL icon, talks underway
Manchester United are looking to reward Bruno Fernandes for a record-breaking season while also fending off lingering interest from other clubs.According to Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils have ‘started talks’ and held ‘initial discussions’ with their skipper to ensure he stays put at Old Trafford this summer.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYUnited preparing improved contract proposal for Bruno FernandesUnited are wary of the fact that Fernandes’ contract contains a £57 million release clause, which has evoked interest from suitors across Europe and in Saudi Arabia.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustAs a result, the board are ‘open to rewarding him’ in hopes of keeping him satisfied and uninterested in any potential departure. 🚨 EXCL: Man United start talks to keep Bruno Fernandes despite £57m release clause into his contract, open to reward him. Initial discussions took place to continue with Bruno despite Saudi/European clubs keen.#MUFC absolutely want Bruno to stay. 🎥 https://t.co/tLtVv4knUX pic.twitter.com/zhK3mAjic2 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 25, 2026It comes after the midfield talisman etched his name into the Premier League history books in the final two weeks of the campaign, initially by levelling the assist record of 20 in a single season, held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.Then, in Sunday’s comfortable 3-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion, Fernandes played in a corner that was converted by Patrick Dorgu, taking his assist tally up to an entirely new record of 21. Patrick Dorgu with a wonderful header to give Manchester United the lead! And that’s a 21st Premier League assist for Bruno Fernandes 🫡 pic.twitter.com/KVeMyP9bhA — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 24, 2026To make things more impressive, he also added to his goal account when netting United’s third at the Amex with a stellar finish past Bart Verbruggen. Appearances Goals Assists 35 9 21 Fernandes’ league record in 2025/2026Reds actively working on Ederson acquisitionWhile INEOS are working on keeping hold of their irreplaceable star man, they are simultaneously in hot pursuit of Atalanta’s Ederson.Negotiations have been ongoing for the last fortnight, with it now looking increasingly likely that the Brazilian will become United’s first summer signing.Ederson, 26, is expected to cost around £39 million, and would be one of at least two midfielders brought in during the transfer window.
Ederson set to become Carrick’s first signing, but there’s a massive midfield name to follow – report
Manchester United are working on signing Ederson from Atalanta, according to reports. The Brazilian dynamo, renowned for his tireless running and physicality, has been on Manchester United’s radar since last year. He is set to leave the Serie A club this summer, with his contract due to expire in 12 months. Ederson may not be the name that gets fans on their feet, but United’s efforts to land him suggest that Jason Wilcox is an admirer. Ederson expected to become Manchester United’s first signing According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United could make Ederson their “first signing of the summer transfer window” after making progress in talks with Atalanta. The 26-year-old, who can play as a deep-lying midfielder or as a No. 8, has “built a reputation in Italy for his running power”. Ederson is “definitely of interest” and could “become Michael Carrick’s first signing if talks continue to progress”. However, United are looking to sign at least two midfielders this summer. It is claimed Ederson’s potential arrival is not expected to alter the club’s plans to sign a marquee midfielder to replace Casemiro. “United chiefs have earmarked significant investment to sign Casemiro’s successor,” the report adds. Manchester United want marquee addition Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson is reportedly at the top of Manchester United’s midfield shortlist. However, the Red Devils will not be drawn into a bidding war with Manchester City. It is understood Real Madrid star Aurélien Tchouaméni is “seen as a dream midfield signing at Old Trafford”. However, Real Madrid are yet to show any willingness to entertain the idea of his exit. United are also reported to be monitoring Mateus Fernandes, and it should be relatively easy to get a deal over the line for the Portuguese player, given West Ham’s relegation to the Championship. 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 Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!
“Results haven’t been to the expectation”: Ex-United star releases statement after his managerial sacking
Former Manchester United star Phil Neville has been sacked by Major League Soccer outfit Portland Timbers, it has been confirmed. Neville sacked Neville joined the Timbers in 2023, five months after he was dismissed by Inter Miami. He left Inter Miami, which is co-owned by his former United and England teammate David Beckham, with the club at the bottom of the Eastern Conference after a run of 10 defeats in 13 games. Before that, Neville was the coach of the Lionesses for three years from 2018 to 2021 before moving to MLS to take the Miami job. He set a new scoring record and took the Timbers to the playoffs in back-to-back seasons to start his tenure, but fell in the opening round the first year and the first round the next. Neville’s last game at the helm of the Timbers was Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at the hands of the San Jose Earthquakes. This result left Neville and his players third from bottom in the Western Conference, eight points adrift of an automatic MLS play-offs spot. Reactions Timbers owner Merritt Paulson said in a statement, “In my nearly two decades of owning and operating the Portland Timbers, there are very few people I have enjoyed working with more than Phil Neville.” “Phil has outstanding leadership qualities and a boundless sense of positivity even in the face of adversity. I cannot thank Phil enough for his tireless dedication to this club and the Portland community, which he and his family truly embraced.” Neville admitted that results had ultimately not been good enough to warrant a continued stay. He remarked, “I’d like to thank Merritt Paulson, Ned Grabavoy, and the entire Portland family for their unwavering support in giving me the job and standing behind me.” “To my staff, thank you for your incredible loyalty and hard work. And to the most incredible bunch of players: thank you for the effort, the good times, the good results, the bad results, and all the laughs we shared together.” “I realise we are in a results business, and the results haven’t been to the expectation of this football club. To the Timbers Army – you are the reason I felt inspired to try and bring success to this club. Keep getting behind the players and the club in this wonderful city. I will miss you all.” Neville made 386 appearances for United after coming up through the club’s academy alongside his brother Gary. He was part of the famed ‘Class of ’92’ alongside Beckham, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt. 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 Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!
