Manchester United are keeping a close watch on Maghnes Akliouche but will not have a clear run at the Monaco starlet. The Red Devils are stepping up their preparations for the summer following an impressive end to the campaign. After a mixed first half of the season under former head coach Ruben Amorim, INEOS opted for a managerial change in January. Michael Carrick was appointed as the Portuguese’s temporary replacement, and the English giants have been on a roll since. United have registered 11 wins and three draws in 16 games under the former midfielder, subsequently securing a third-placed finish in the Premier League and Champions League football. Recent reports suggest that the Englishman is set to stay on as permanent manager, so the focus is now on squad reinforcements. While the midfield remains the priority for the upcoming transfer window, the Red Devils could also invest in a new winger to add more depth to their attack ahead of a congested campaign. A previous report relayed by The Peoples Person has named Akliouche as an option for the job. The rising star of Ligue 1 Akliouche joined Monaco’s academy from Torcy in 2017. The Frenchman’s progression through the ranks was rapid and he broke into the senior side in 2021. Akliouche has been a first-team regular for the Ligue 1 side in the past couple of seasons and his performances have already caught the eye of several clubs across the continent. The Red Devils oversaw a mass exodus in attack last summer, and now lack a proper winger in the squad. While the Frenchman is not a traditional winger, he can operate in the role. The 24 year old is blessed with exceptional dribbling ability, while his close control, precise passing and work ethic make him an asset to the team. This season, Akliouche has registered seven goals and 11 assists in 43 appearances across competitions, all but three of which have been starts. Maghnes Akliouche Stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesStartsGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played Ligue 13128673-2,410′ UEFA Champions League101013–835′ Coupe de France22-1–180′ Total43407113-3,425′ Source: Transfermarkt. Monaco could miss out on European football next season, which has added to speculation regarding the Frenchman’s future. United and Liverpool are among the clubs hot on his heels, but it now appears that they will face competition from Ligue 1 in the race. PSG want Akliouche According to TEAMtalk, clubs across Europe have stepped up their efforts to sign Akliouche this summer. The report states: “Monaco are braced for a major summer overhaul following their failure to qualify for European football, with TEAMtalk understanding that Maghnes Akliouche is expected to be among the headline departures, amid interest from Liverpool, Manchester United, and other top sides.” The report adds that the Frenchman’s performances have turned heads at Paris Saint-Germain as well, who see him as a possible replacement for Bradley Barcola. The report continues: “TEAMtalk can also reveal that French champions Paris Saint-Germain are monitoring Akliouche extremely closely and internally view him as a potential long-term replacement for Bradley Barcola should the winger eventually depart the Parc des Princes.” “PSG are understood to be huge admirers of Akliouche’s profile and believe his technical level and tactical intelligence would fit seamlessly into their evolving attacking structure.” Akliouche has earned a place in France’s World Cup squad, and Monaco reportedly believe it will be very hard to keep hold of the player beyond the summer. However, the French club will only let him go if their valuation is met. A previous report relayed by The Peoples Person states that the Frenchman could be available for £40 million. Final Thoughts Akliouche prefers to operate on the right wing, and has a tendency to drift inside, which could make him similar to Bryan Mbeumo. While his price tag makes him an enticing proposition, United should perhaps target someone like Bazoumana Toure instead. Featured image Gualter Fatia 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 Deepungsu Pandit Deepungsu has been a Manchester United fan since 2000. In his playing days, he was an attacking midfielder with a proclivity for the back heel. Right now, however, he prefers to operate as a regista. Deepungsu has been writing about the Red Devils, Football, and other things since 2009. He has worked for over seven years with Sportskeeda, writing football reviews, opinions and news articles. Deepungsu also maintains a blog, The Thinking Me, where he writes about life and things that interest him. His favourite Manchester United player is Paul Scholes.
United’s pursuit of £40m French dribble wizard under threat from European giants – report
United Women ready to pounce for Euro 2025 winner from arch-rivals – The Athletic
Manchester United Women will be keen to strengthen their squad this summer. Time for reflection In the words of head coach Marc Skinner, the season was a bittersweet one for the Red Devils. United touched the heights of reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League and were minutes away from forcing extra-time against Bayern Munich. They also made history by reaching their first League Cup final, which they lost to Chelsea. Sadly, the club did fall away in the second half of the season and finished fourth in the league. This means that they will miss out on European football next season. Both Jess Park and Maya Le Tissier were named in the WSL Team of the Season, but United will want to strengthen their squad this summer to truly compete for the top trophies next year. Aggie Beever-Jones interest The Athletic reports that United may be keen to take advantage of some uncertainty at Chelsea and swoop for one of their young stars. The outlet states, Chelsea “academy graduate Beever-Jones is yet to sign a new deal, despite her contract, which has the option to extend for a year, expiring in the summer. The 22-year-old had attracted interest from Manchester United earlier this season.” What’s more, the fact the Blues have offered a £1 million salary to Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw, “is telling” about their plans for Beever-Jones. The 22-year-old has played 96 times for Chelsea, scoring 32 goals in all competitions. She first broke into the Chelsea team during 2020. Beever-Jones has also represented England 16 times and scored seven goals in 13 appearances in 2025. The forward scored in England’s 6-1 win over Wales in their successful Euro 2025 campaign. Beever-Jones scored four goals and provided one assist in 17 Women’s Super League matches this season. 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 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.
£87m INEOS target addresses future speculation for the first time as potential MUFC offer edges closer
Yan Diomande has spoken on his future for the first time, stating that he expects to stay with RB Leipzig into next season.It comes amid growing speculation over the coveted attacker’s future, which has seen him tipped for a summer move.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYYan Diomande: The state of playAmong Diomande’s suitors is Manchester United, who have been consistently tracking his performances since he first began impressing over in Germany.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustThe 19-year-old is navigating his first season in the Bundesliga, and he has already returned a stellar record of 12 goals and nine assists in 33 appearances, as well as a goal and an assist in the DFB Cup. 🌟 Yan ist Bundesliga 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 🌟 Und das hat er sich redlich verdient. 🏆#BundesligaPOTM #Diomande pic.twitter.com/YqD3nxraa9 — RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) April 28, 2026It seems as though United would want to swoop in and get their hands on Diomande before his value potentially soars if he oversees a successful sophomore term with Leipzig.When pressed on his future in a recent interview with Kicker, the Ivorian said: “I’m not thinking about [leaving] right now. I’m at Leipzig, and I enjoy playing here. In the end, it’s always the statistics that count. It’s been a fantastic year for me.”Further asked whether he believed he would be at Leipzig next season, he simply responded: “Yes.”Why United have shortlisted DiomandeThe Red Devils are expected to be in the market for a winger in the coming months as they prepare for their return to the Champions League in 2026/2027.Depth across the squad will be essential, and having a frontline that’s full of firepower and capable of creating goals in every outing will put them in good standing to compete with Europe’s elite sides.INEOS did favour adding Premier League-proven stars to the ranks last year in the form of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, both of whom have notched 10 league goals each ahead of the final game.However, Benjamin Sesko, who was at Leipzig himself, enjoyed a prolific run of form when he found his feet in the English top flight; his account sits at 11 goals in the 30 matches he’s played. Appearances Starts Goals Minutes played 13 6 7 595 Sesko’s record under Michael Carrick
“Cannot say that” – Bruno Fernandes brusquely responds to Roy Keane’s chastising
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes defended himself following the latest accusation launched by Roy Keane.The 31-year-old made history on Sunday by registering his 20th assist in the current Premier League campaign after setting up Bryan Mbeumo’s goal in the 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYThe Portuguese star has now equalled the record set by Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne. He will have the opportunity to surpass the Arsenal and Man City legends on the final day of the season, when Man Utd take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.Roy Keane blasted Bruno Fernandes & Man Utd teammatesWith Man Utd having already secured their place in the Champions League, and third place virtually guaranteed, the players appeared adamant about helping their captain make history.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustEven Fernandes admitted that he made the extra pass at times rather than shoot straight at goal, in the hopes of extending his assist tally.These comments infuriated Keane, who accused Bruno of putting his personal interests above United’s, which is inexcusable for a skipper.“I was raging about it. The whole conversation was about his assists, players talking about his assists,” said the former MUFC captain on the latest episode of The Overlap.“He got interviewed after the game, and I was watching him, and everyone was talking about his assists. Even the players were. The whole discussion after the game was about his assists.“Wow. How can the mindset of a footballer go into a match thinking about an individual record if it happens?”Bruno categorically rejects Keane’s accusationsAfter being named as the Premier League’s Player of the Year during the Football Writers’ Awards, Fernandes had the opportunity to respond to his Man Utd predecessor.The Portugal international insisted that he has always put the team’s best interests above his own and that Keane’s accusations are unacceptable, as his mindset cannot be questioned.“I know people can have different opinions about me but they cannot say that I am not someone that looks to [help] the team and tries to make the team the most successful one,” he told Sky Sports News.“I will always try to win trophies and not individual accolades.”This certainly isn’t the first time Keane has harshly criticised Bruno. The Irishman has repeatedly suggested that the former Sporting Club star isn’t captain material, even if he possesses elegant technical skills. Bruno’s Man Utd stats per season Appearance Goals Assists 19/20 22 12 8 20/21 58 28 17 21/22 46 10 14 22/23 59 14 15 23/24 48 15 13 24/25 57 19 19 25/26 36 8 22 Total 326 106 108 Nevertheless, Fernandes has always responded in a calm and respectful tone, avoiding further controversy.
Man Utd ‘firmly in the mix’ for ‘clinical’ German int’l whose contract stalks have stalled
Manchester United are said to be ‘firmly in the mix’ for Borussia Dortmund starlet Karim Adeyemi this summer.That’s according to TeamTalk, which adds that Chelsea are the other English side sizing up a swoop for the player.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYKarim Adeyemi: The state of playThe ‘clinical’ winger has caught the eyes of the likes of Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada in recent weeks due to his contract talks stalling with Dortmund chiefs.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustAdeyemi’s terms are due to expire next year, and they are doing their utmost to tie him down to a new deal in order to avoid losing him for free in 13 months’ time.Should they continue to fail in their attempts, the Bundesliga outfit will have no choice but to cash in on him while his value is high in the coming transfer window. Club Appearances Goals Assists Dortmund 146 36 25 RB Salzburg 94 33 24 FC Liefering 35 15 12 Adeyemi’s senior career record (Transfermarkt)They’ll be well aware that teams are waiting in the wings to try and prise the 24-year-old from their ranks, with the report also adding that reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain have shortlisted Adeyemi.Adeyemi favouring Premier League switchHowever, the prospect of playing in the Premier League is believed to be more enticing for Adeyemi.If he wants to ply his trade in the English top flight as well as in the Champions League next season, he’ll know that the Red Devils can offer both. WHAT A STRIKE 😮 Karim Adeyemi unleashes a rocket from outside the box to open the scoring for Dortmund 🚀 📺 Watch the Champions League LIVE on @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/iRCH2aSA65 — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 4, 2025Until then, the Munich native, who spent four years with RB Salzburg before joining Dortmund in 2022, will be crossing his fingers in hopes that he’s done enough to earn a call-up to Julian Nagelsmann’s World Cup squad, where he would have the opportunity to add to his 11 senior caps on the biggest stage.
‘I made the right choice’: PL star reacts to failed MUFC move after being dropped by manager when talks were ongoing
Emiliano Martinez has voiced his delight at staying with Aston Villa rather than completing a move away last summer.In fairness, it wasn’t really up to him in the end, as his rumoured switch to Manchester United collapsed when they targeted Senne Lammens instead.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYWhat happened with United and Martinez last year?The saga came in the very dying embers of the 2025 summer window, when the Red Devils were frantically scouring the market for a suitable shot-stopper to replace both Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir between the sticks.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustBayindir had been promoted to Ruben Amorim’s No.1 at the beginning of the campaign following a calamitous season from Onana, but quickly proved that he also wasn’t capable of filling the void long-term. Appearances Goals conceded Clean sheets 6 11 0 Bayindir’s 25/26 Premier League recordIt prompted INEOS to try their luck just days before the window closed by approaching both Lammens and Martinez, and they even went as far as agreeing personal terms with the latter.United chose Lammens over MartinezWhile talks were ongoing, Unai Emery opted to drop the veteran ‘keeper, 33, from his squad for their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.Yet, United were simultaneously negotiating a deal with Royal Antwerp for 23-year-old Lammens.They eventually favoured the route of youth over experienceand agreed an £18.1 million deal to bring the Belgian in on a five-year contract. Senne Lammens is the complete goalkeeper 🧤 pic.twitter.com/WYAeicI051 — Premier League (@premierleague) March 31, 2026Martinez was restored to the Villa XI for the subsequent fixture, where he has stayed ever since.What has Martinez had to say about his failed transfer?Ahead of the Villans’ Europa League final encounter tonight, Martinez reflected on his previous links to other clubs, saying (via the Metro): “I have a commitment with Aston Villa. I am a World Cup winner with Aston Villa. I have won two Golden Gloves with Aston Villa. I will always and forever love this club. One day I am going to retire, so someone else will need to be between the sticks.“Listen, I am in a European final, and we have got Champions League again with all the circumstances that we have had and battles we have had this year. We are one of the lowest spenders in the Premier League.“We have a top coach, a top captain [John McGinn], and a decent core of the team. When we stick together and when we fight together, I think that we can beat anybody. I am really proud to stay – I made the right choice.”
Wilcox spearheading MUFC pursuit of England int’l who’s ‘open’ to summer move after World Cup
Manchester United’s Director of Football, Jason Wilcox, is said to be spearheading the club’s interest in Lewis Hall in the lead-up to the transfer window, according to talkSPORT.However, given it’s widely anticipated that the Newcastle United star will be included in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup selection, any potential transfer will likely have to wait until England have finished their campaign.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYLewis Hall: The state of playStill, the report claims that Hall would be ‘open’ to a summer move away from St. James’ Park, which will be music to INEOS’ ears. Lewis Hall 🆚 Barcelona #UCL pic.twitter.com/qOzojho3S4 — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 12, 2026Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustHall is a boyhood fan of the Magpies, despite coming through Chelsea’s academy and spending 12 years on their books in London.He spent a season on loan with the Tyneside outfit in 2023/2024 before they activated his £28 million (plus £7m in add-ons) buy obligation, tying him down to a contract until June 2029.Reds eyeing another key Newcastle man along with HallNewcastle will do their utmost to keep hold of the 21-year-old, and not least because they’re already preparing for both Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali to push for exits when the season draws to a close. “As long as he’s fit and performing like this, he’s arguably one of the best” The panel discuss if Lewis Hall is currently one of the best left-backs in the world 👏 🎙@lynseyhipgrave1 | 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/hlJcNOsnD4 — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 18, 2026The former is a firm target for giants Bayern Munich, while the latter is also believed to be on United’s midfield shortlist, although there’s no chance Newcastle would allow both Tonali and Hall to make the switch to Old Trafford.Hall has racked up 74 Premier League appearances for the Magpies thus far, having only made nine for Chelsea throughout his lengthy tenure.Read more: From Spain — Jose Mourinho plotting shock swoop for Man Utd mainstay after Real Madrid appointment
Man Utd to use 74-app attacker in proposal for Portugal whiz who’s just received World Cup call-up
Manchester United will reportedly look to utilise Joshua Zirkzee in a player-plus-cash proposal for Rafael Leao.That’s according to CaughtOffside, which adds that AC Milan would be willing to explore ‘creative offers’ that arrive for their star attacker this summer – despite his contract containing a £151.6 million release clause.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYRafael Leao: The state of playUnited would’ve never been willing to commit to such a fee for Leao, so calling upon some of their own players who’ve been deemed surplus to requirements may be the best route to take.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustIt was confirmed today that the 26-year-old, who’s tied to I Rossoneri until June 2028, had been included in Roberto Martinez’s World Cup squad ahead of the tournament getting underway next month. Os convocados para o Mundial 2026 🫂🇵🇹#VaiDarPortugal | @FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/XonTsyxiBp — Portugal (@selecaoportugal) May 19, 2026Alas, it’s pretty safe to say that Leao won’t be focusing on the transfer speculation until Portugal’s campaign is finished, but that won’t deter United from testing the water once the window opens.The Sporting CP graduate has returned 10 goals and three assists in 30 appearances across all competitions in 2025/2026.His most prolific Serie A campaign for Milan came in 2022/2023, when he netted 15 goals and contributed a further 10 assists in 35 games and 2,430 minutes of action. Appearances Goals Assists 290 80 65 Leao’s record in all competitions for MilanHow is Zirkzee faring as of late?As for the out-of-favour Zirkzee, he has endured yet another quiet season at Old Trafford, once again only being used in a sporadic role. For the first time in 24 Premier League matches, Joshua Zirkzee scores for Man United! 👏 📺 @TNTSports & @DiscoveryPlusUK pic.twitter.com/e2QFTnWMkC — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 30, 2025Of the 23 appearances the Dutchman has made, just five have come from the off, and only one of those starts has been under Michael Carrick.He has scored twice and assisted once, making it no surprise that Carrick has had reservations over Zirkzee’s ability to lead the line or impact a fixture.The 24-year-old is contracted to United until 2029, though it’s widely anticipated he will be on the move in the coming months.
Romano: ‘Outstanding’ Man Utd star facing uncertain future after managerial change
Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir could be on his way out, but his move to Besiktas is no longer a forgone conclusion.The 28-year-old joined the Premier League giants in the summer of 2023, completing a £4.6 million transfer from Fenerbahce.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYDespite Andre Onana’s recurring howlers, the Turk was never able to cement himself a starting role. This season, he was given the nod in the early weeks of the campaign prior to Senne Lammens’ arrival and settlement, but he didn’t fully convince.Why Altay Bayindir might not join Besiktas after allAfter three years as an understudy, Bayindir has been widely tipped to leave Man Utd in the summer in search of a more prominent role.Besiktas have emerged as the ultimate favourites to bring the Bursa native back to his home country. The Istanbul-based giants even tried to acquire his services in January, but to no avail.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustBut according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Bayindir’s move to Besiktas is no longer certain, especially following the recent managerial change.“Altay Bayindir can leave Manchester United in the summer. Besiktas remain interested but deal depends on new manager after recent change of coach,” posted the transfer market expert on his X (formerly Twitter) account. 🚨 Altay Bayindir can leave Manchester United in the summer. Besiktas remain interested but deal depends on new manager after recent change of coach. pic.twitter.com/MLZrr3HrLH — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 19, 2026Besiktas have mutually parted ways with Sergen Yalçın, and the identity of his replacement remains uncertain.Would Man Utd sign a new goalkeeper to replace BayindirDuring his time at Old Trafford, the Turkish international had his exploits, including a heroic FA Cup display against Arsenal last season. After that match, Mikel Arteta hailed Bayindir’s ‘outstanding’ performance between the posts. However, the goalkeeper’s heroics have been too few and far between. Bayindir’s Man Utd Stats Appearances Goals Conceded Clean Sheets 2023/24 1 2 0 2024/25 10 18 3 2025/26 6 11 0 Total 17 31 3 Bayindir still has one year left on his contract, with an option for another, but it seems that an early divorce could be beneficial for both parties.The question remains who would be Lammens’ understudy should his Turkish teammate depart in the summer.Tom Heaton will soon pen a one-year extension, but the 40-year-old has only been the club’s third-choice goalkeeper since his return to Carrington in 2021.Onana and Radek Vitek will return from their positive loan spells at Trabzonspor and Bristol City, respectively, but United don’t fancy keeping the Cameroonian at the club, while the 22-year-old Czech is reportedly seeking a first-choice role.Therefore, the arrival of a new goalkeeper this summer cannot be ruled out.
‘On the toughest days…’: Man Utd man reflects on ‘difficult’ season ahead of near-certain summer sale
Manuel Ugarte has expressed his gratitude to his family and partner for helping him through a ‘difficult’ season.It comes ahead of a summer transfer window in which the midfielder looks nailed-on to leave Manchester United.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYWhy Ugarte will consider 2025/2026 a ‘difficult’ oneWhile fans have been less than impressed with Ugarte’s performances this season, you can understand why his morale will have taken a substantial hit, especially in recent months.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustOf the 29 Premier League appearances he made in his maiden term, 22 came from the off. This time around, however, the Uruguayan has made only 22 appearances overall, with just eight of those being as a starter.When he oversaw a particularly shoddy display in the defeat to Leeds United at Old Trafford, a report from Laurie Whitwell claimed that Sir Jim Ratcliffe had personally green-lit Ugarte’s summer exit while on a visit to Carrington.Michael Carrick’s mind was also made up regarding the 25-year-old after the loss, as he has yet to feature since – not even for a minute to see out some of the recent wins. Appearances Starts Unused Minutes played 7 1 8 155 Ugarte’s record under CarrickUgarte reacts after penultimate game omissionWhile his impending departure has not been confirmed, there is a general expectation amongst fans that Ugarte has played his final game for United.The fact that he wasn’t used in Saturday’s win over Nottingham Forest meant he was unable to play in front of the M16 faithful for the last time or get a send-off, although he did take part in the post-match lap of appreciation with the rest of his teammates.Ugarte shared a snap of himself and his partner on the pitch to Instagram today, and the caption simply read: “[A] season with many difficult moments, but always smiling. Thank you to my family who always supported me from afar and to you, love, who stood by my side on the toughest days.”
