Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has been handed a timely England national team football boost amidst his impressive club performances. Superb Shaw Shaw has been an ever-present figure for United this season, playing a big role in the team securing Champions League football after a two-year absence. He featured prominently under Ruben Amorim, and this trend has carried forward since Michael Carrick was named the Portuguese coach’s temporary replacement at the start of the year. Shaw’s appearance in the weekend’s goalless draw with Sunderland was his 36th start of the campaign. He has started every game this season and is on track to feature from the outset in all 38 matches for the first time in his career. Injuries have plagued his United career, but he has managed to stay fit this season. In a recent interview, he opened up about how injuries have affected him, insisting that he often felt he was letting his teammates and the fans down. Shaw missed out on England selection during the March international break, with Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire the two United players to be called up. Thomas Tuchel named an enlarged 35-man squad, effectively picking two groups to give playing time to fringe players while resting more established stars at this stage of the season. Even so, Shaw was still overlooked. Tuchel told reporters that it was a “tough decision” to leave Shaw out. Now, it has emerged that Shaw is in line for a sensational return to the national team ahead of this summer’s World Cup. Shaw’s England boost According to Mike McGrath of The Telegraph, Shaw is set to be included in England’s provisional World Cup pool of players. McGrath wrote on X, “Thomas Tuchel to submit up to 55 to Fifa by today’s deadline.” “He picks his final 26 on May 22.” Danny Welbeck, Luke Shaw and Jarrad Branthwaite set to be included in England’s provisional World Cup pool of players. Thomas Tuchel to submit up to 55 to Fifa by today’s deadline. He picks his final 26 on May 22 🏴🏆 This and more in @TeleFootball 🆓 newsletter…👇 https://t.co/FhYUOlcnA6 — Mike McGrath (@mcgrathmike) May 11, 2026 Shaw will be hoping that his strong finish to the season will be enough to earn him a spot when the final squad is announced later this month. He has undoubtedly thrown his hat into the ring. Featured image Stu Forster 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 Latest Top Stories… 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!
United star set for dramatic last-minute international call-up as World Cup beckons – report
United now plotting move to sign Crystal Palace goalkeeper, he broke their hearts last month – report
Manchester United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, is seemingly on the hunt to add some of England’s most promising prospects to the club’s ranks this summer. Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming that Wilcox met with club officials from Leicester City to discuss the possibility of signing their 16-year-old winger, Jeremy Monga. United are also thought to be interested in Leicester teenagers Louis Page and Olabade Aluko. However, Leicester are not the only English side Wilcox intends to raid in order to bolster the Red Devils’ youth ranks. Manchester United enter race to sign Lucca Benetton According to Football Insider, Manchester United, PSV Eindhoven and Club Brugge are plotting moves to sign Crystal Palace goalkeeper Lucca Benetton. The 15-year-old England U17 international is “very highly rated within the corridors of power at Selhurst Park.” Benetton has also trained with the first team in south London. It is claimed that his huge potential has alerted a number of Premier League rivals and European sides, and United are thought to be eyeing a deal. Late in April, Palace lifted the Premier League Under-18 Cup by beating United 6-5 on spot-kicks. Benetton was between the sticks for the Eagles at Selhurst Park. The report adds: “Having beaten Man United’s highly-regarded Under-18s side in the final thanks to a penalty save, they were alerted to the goalkeeper’s talent and have been tracking his displays.” Darlington Osuchukwu leaving Manchester United United’s alleged interest in Benetton makes more sense in light of suggestions that their academy goalkeeper, Darlington Osuchukwu, is set to depart Manchester and return to Spain. Signed from Gazte Berriak, the 16-year-old Spaniard featured prominently for United’s under-16s and was also named on the bench for the under-18s. Teammates Jaume Camacho and Josep Camacho recently shared farewell messages for Osuchukwu, who has been previously linked with Real Madrid and Athletic Club. Featured image Christopher Furlong 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 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!
What United think of Ederson signing now revealed as INEOS prepare to submit opening offer – reports
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United practically stalking “unstoppable” Serie A winger, £43m offer should now seal the deal – report
Manchester United are expected to sign a left winger this summer. The decision to let Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford leave has left the team with no natural left wingers. Playing with double tens under the since-sacked Ruben Amorim meant United could afford to operate without wingers. However, following the Portuguese tactician’s dismissal and the club’s subsequent return to a winger-based system, the need for a left winger became obvious. A number of options have been linked, but Mediaset are now doubling down on why AC Milan’s Rafael Leao is the likeliest left-winger signing for the Red Devils. Rafael Leao and Milan expect to go separate ways Mediaset report: “The story between Leao and Milan seems like a love story in the final credits. “At this point, the relationship with the Rossoneri fans seems almost irreparable.” “For all these reasons, it’s reasonable to think that this summer, an offer around €50 million could be enough to snatch the Rossoneri shirt from Leao’s chest.” Manchester United crazy about Leao As for where the Portuguese winger, whom Nico Williams once labelled unstoppable, could be headed, the report reveals: “Manchester United has placed the Rossoneri number 10 on their list of possible reinforcements. So much so that emissaries from the Red Devils have reportedly been closely monitoring the Portuguese on several occasions: in the lacklustre 0-0 draw with Juventus and in the recent disastrous defeat against Atalanta.” Whether United’s scouts’ reports have fully convinced the club to make a move remains unclear. However, their continued presence at his games suggests Leao is giving them every reason to. INEOS should now be contemplating closing the deal for the explosive, direct winger, with a €50m (£43m) fee understood to be Milan’s asking price. With his experience, technical dribbling, and the close control needed to dominate one-on-one situations, United must be keen for Leao to arrive and finally solve the left-wing problem once and for all. Featured images Marco Luzzani 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 Daniel Onguko Dan is a writer with The Peoples Person, an avid Manchester United fan whose passion for the Red Devils evolved into writing about them. He was introduced to United back in 2008, and his love for the club has continued to grow ever since. Like every other United fan, he believes the club will soon return to its rightful place and strives to reflect that belief in his writing. While he has also written about other Premier League sides, including Arsenal for Just Arsenal and The Arsenal Analysis Blogspot, Dan lives and breathes Manchester United.
“They’ll regret it hugely”: Ex-manager warns European giants against “mad” United loanee decision
Marcus Rashford gave Manchester United fans a glimpse of what they are missing on Sunday, 10 May, against Real Madrid in LaLiga. The Englishman left Old Trafford last summer following a strained relationship with former head coach Ruben Amorim to join Barcelona on a season-long loan. This weekend, Rashford was part of the Catalans’ starting XI that welcomed Los Blancos to Camp Nou. In the ninth minute of the game, the 28 year old stepped up to take a free-kick and buried the ball in the back of the net. It was the first free-kick goal scored by a Barcelona player in El Clasico since Lionel Messi in 2012, and set the mood as the hosts eventually picked up a 2-0 victory. The result secured the LaLiga title for the Catalans, Rashford’s second trophy since joining the club after the Supercopa de Espana triumph earlier this year. It has been a spectacular turn in fortune for a player deemed not good enough to play for United by Amorim. Rashford’s 2025/26 Season Rashford was first linked with a move to Camp Nou in January last year, after falling out of favour under the Portuguese head coach. The Englishman ended up joining Aston Villa on loan instead, but his impressive run at Villa Park was not enough to force a change of heart at the Theatre of Dreams. With United investing heavily in their attack, Rashford ended up joining Barcelona on a temporary basis, and it has turned out to be a masterstroke. The former Red Devils academy graduate has registered 14 goals and 14 assists in 47 appearances across all competitions for the Spanish champions, 24 of which were starts. Marcus Rashford Stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesStartsGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played LaLiga3016892-1,582′ UEFA Champions League11554–579′ Copa del Rey4311–249′ Supercopa20—-32′ Total472414142-2,442′ Source: Transfermarkt. Despite Rashford’s form in Spain, a return to Old Trafford is reportedly no longer on the cards. The Catalans have an option to make the player’s stay permanent for €30 million at the end of this season, but recent reports suggest that the LaLiga giants are trying to get a deal done for a lower fee. Former Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has now offered his thoughts on the matter. Barcelona will be mad to turn down Rashford Speaking to AS, Koeman said that Barcelona cannot pass on the opportunity to sign Rashford for a bargain fee this summer. He said: “If Barcelona let him return to Manchester United after this loan spell, I think they’ll regret it hugely.” “Because €30 million in today’s market for a player with these qualities, these stats, this experience… that’s a steal. Rashford causes teams real problems.” The Dutch manager went on to point out that Real Madrid had no answer to Rashford at the weekend, adding: “Madrid looked terrified every time he turned and ran. Against Real Madrid, he completely tore them apart on the counter-attack. The pace, the aggression, the directness, the confidence – Madrid couldn’t cope with him.” “Every time Barcelona pushed forward, he was the danger. He scores a free-kick in El Clásico, stretches the entire defensive line, creates numerical advantages, presses, gets in behind, and yet there are people within the club who hesitate to pay €30 million? That seems mad to me.” Final Thoughts Even if Barcelona opt against signing Rashford this summer, the player’s form suggests that he will not be short of suitors. United remain in the market for a speedy winger this year and funds raised from the Englishman’s departure could help them get a deal across the line. 1 – Marcus Rashford is the first Barcelona player to score a free-kick against Real Madrid since Lionel Messi in October 2012. Classic. pic.twitter.com/g14ynFmeTw — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 10, 2026 Featured image Denis Doyle 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 ready to hand star new contract in a major U-turn, they wanted to offload him last summer – report
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has been a beacon of hope for Red Devils fans during a period of disappointments and historic lows. The Red Devils finished 15th in the Premier League last season and lost the Europa League final 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur. United, however, have turned over a new leaf of late under caretaker manager Michael Carrick, and are now third in the Premier League table with two games left this campaign. The Red Devils have already secured qualification to next season’s Champions League, which will be a huge boost to their summer plans. While several players have stepped up this season, none have been more important than Fernandes. The 31 year old has broken the record for most assists by a United player in a Premier League season, which previously belonged to club legend David Beckham. Fernandes is now on 19 assists this season, one short of the league record currently held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne, and has two games to equal or surpass them. The Portuguese has been in magnificent form since the turn of the year, but his contract situation is bound to be a cause for concern. Fernandes’ contract expires in 2027 Fernandes’ contract is due to expire in less than 18 months, and he is yet to sign a new deal. The Portuguese maestro was heavily linked with an exit last summer, and his future is subject to speculation this year as well. The former Sporting ace operated in a pivot role under former head coach Ruben Amorim in the first half of the campaign, adapting brilliantly to a new position and still managing to influence games. However, Carrick’s arrival has unleashed Fernandes, who appears to be at the peak of his creative powers after being reinstated in his natural No. 10 role. Fernandes has registered eight goals and 20 assists in 35 appearances across all competitions this season. Bruno Fernandes Stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesStartsGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played Premier League33338195-2,888′ FA Cup11-1–90′ EFL Cup10—-45′ Total35348205-3,023′ Source: Transfermarkt. A previous report relayed by The Peoples Person suggests that United have already initiated talks to tie their talisman down to a new deal. An update on the player’s situation has now emerged. United’s change in stance over Fernandes According to TEAMtalk, United are in constant touch with Fernandes’ camp as they look to address his future. The report states: “Manchester United are maintaining constant communication with Bruno Fernandes’s camp as discussions continue over a potential new long-term contract, as TEAMtalk exclusively reveals the details behind the club’s change in stance over their skipper’s future.” The report insists that the Portuguese is one of the players backing Carrick’s permanent appointment, adding: “Sources state Fernandes is among the senior players who have actively supported Carrick’s case with the club’s leadership group, firmly believing he is the right figure to lead United forward permanently.” The report points out that there has been a shift in stance regarding Fernandes’ future when compared to last summer, when the club and Amorim were both open to his departure. However, the player’s “performances and leadership this season” have forced a change of heart at Old Trafford. Fernandes willing to retire at United The report goes on to state that Fernandes is even willing to play the rest of his career at United, adding: “Sources close to the player state Fernandes and his family are extremely settled in the North West and the midfielder is more than open to finishing his career at Old Trafford.” While he will turn 32 in September, Fernandes’ impressive fitness record suggests that he still has a lot of football left in him. The Portuguese has missed just six games due to fitness issues since arriving at the Theatre of Dreams, which includes three games this season with a hamstring injury. The report goes on to add that talks have progressed smoothly, although a deal may have to wait until the managerial situation is addressed. It states: “Talks between the two parties have so far been constructive and ongoing communication remains active. However, sources indicate United are likely to finalise their managerial situation before fully committing to any major new contractual agreement.” Final Thoughts Since his arrival at Old Trafford from Sporting at the beginning of 2020, United’s talismanic skipper has been the heartbeat of the team and his influence remains unmatched at the moment. From wearing the armband at Old Trafford to closing in on history this season, Fernandes has been one of the best signings in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era. United, as such, should ensure the Portuguese plays out the rest of his career at the Theatre of Dreams if he so desires. Featured image by Michael Regan/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.
Insider: Man Utd held talks with ‘terrific’ 21-year-old EPL star on Sunday
Manchester United are reportedly making concrete moves for Newcastle United youngster Lewis Hall, who has emerged as one of their main targets for the left-back role.This season, Luke Shaw has been Man Utd’s ultimate option at left-back. Tyrell Malacia has long been reduced to a forgotten figure at Carrington and will leave the club once his contract expires at the end of the season.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYWhile he started his career as a left-back, Patrick Dorgu is seemingly more comfortable when playing in a more advanced position, and Michael Carrick has been relying on him as a winger.Therefore, signing a new left-back is considered one of the priorities heading into the summer transfer market.Man Utd open a dialogue with Newcastle left-Back Lewis HallIn recent months, several profiles were mentioned as potential Man Utd targets, including Antonee Robinson and Nathaniel Brown, and even Alphonso Davies reappeared on the rumour mill.However, Lewis Hall has been considered one of the most exciting profiles among Man Utd fans.The Slough native is a Chelsea youth product who signed for Newcastle in the summer of 2024 for circa £28 million.The 21-year-old rapidly established himself as a regular starter at Eddie Howe’s court. Earlier this season, Danny Murphy hailed him as a ‘terrific’ player.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you canHall’s exploits at StJames Park have already earned him four senior caps with England, as well as Man Utd’s appreciation.According to MUFC insider Zayn, the Red Devils held talks with the player’s agent on Sunday. The same source mentioned in the same post on X (formerly Twitter) that INEOS would also be interested in acquiring Rafael Leao from AC Milan if the figures are right. – Rafael Leão is seen as a good market opportunity by #mufc if the wages and fee are right. He’s highly rated internally and is one of the top options for LW. – United also held talks with Lewis Hall’s agent yesterday. pic.twitter.com/S1wuhRmYTZ — Z (@ZAYN_Z7) May 11, 2026Why Hall would be perfect for Man UtdThankfully for United, Shaw enjoyed his first healthy campaign in years, sparing the managerial staff any headaches for the left-back spot.But based on his age and injury record, the club directors must know better than to rely on the 30-year-old as the only natural choice for the role for an entire campaign, especially after securing a return to the Champions League.As an experienced and reliable full-back, Shaw is best paired with a young profile who can start as a second choice before eventually taking the torch from the London native.Therefore, Hall’s age and vast promise render him the perfect profile for the understudy/apparent successor role.Moreover, the Newcastle United star offers a slightly different skillset compared to Shaw, as he tends to push forward and support the team’s attacks more often than his older compatriot, as the stats show. Percentiles Crosses cmp xA Prog passes Poss won Def duel% Aerial duel% Prog carries Minutes Luke Shaw 19.3 8.8 62.9 43.6 58.2 85.3 53.6 3336 Lewis Hall 34.0 68.3 87.1 85.3 75.5 58.0 67.5 2276 (Stats via DataMB)Nevertheless, striking an agreement with the Magpies won’t be easy, as the young Englishman is under contract until June 2029. Transfermarkt estimates his value at €35 million (£30m), but Newcastle will certainly request significantly larger figures to entertain a sale.
Ex-Man Utd employee: INEOS looking to ‘take advantage’ of Real Madrid fallout by approaching £70m midfield talisman
After last night’s El Clásico result confirmed that Barcelona had won the La Liga title and, therefore, that Real Madrid would be going trophyless, some of their key players are sure to be mulling over their futures.One being Aurelien Tchouameni, who stole the headlines last week for all the wrong reasons.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYAurelien Tchouameni: The state of playIndeed, reports out of the Madrid camp have suggested that the midfielder came to blows with his counterpart Federico Valverde in an incident so major that it culminated with the latter being sent to hospital, as well as missing Sunday’s crunch clash. 🚨 Federico Valverde & Aurelien Tchouameni in dressing-room fight at Real Madrid training ground. Valverde went to hospital with head injury. Follows altercation 24hrs earlier. #RMFC expected to take action. W/ @GuillermoRai_ @MarioCortegana @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/YYWKTdSKCN — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) May 7, 2026Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you canThe club issued a statement confirming that disciplinary proceedings had been opened against the pair, which resulted in the players each being fined €500,000. Real Madrid have fined Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni €500,000 (£432,100; $588,520) following Thursday’s dressing-room fight. Madrid said both players appeared at a disciplinary hearing on Friday, showed “total repentance” for what had happened and apologised to one… pic.twitter.com/YwFgdE2IkI — The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) May 8, 2026Both midfielders have since spoken out to try and diffuse the situation amid growing traction on social media, although their attempts were to little avail.Reds set sights on Tchouameni swoopNow, ex-Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown has revealed that the Red Devils may look to act on their long-standing interest in Tchoumeni as he faces an uncertain future at the Santiago Bernabeu.United have been tracking the Frenchman since he began making a name for himself at AS Monaco, but he rebuffed widespread interest to join Los Blancos in an £85 million deal in 2022.He put pen to paper on a six-year deal, meaning he is about to enter the penultimate season of his contract in the Spanish capital. Tchouaméni vision 👓🔍#UCL pic.twitter.com/5Bz2j0ynPI — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 23, 2026It’s thought the European giants would demand around £70m to facilitate Tchouameni’s exit this summer, which would fall within United’s budget.What is Brown hearing about United and Tchouameni?Brown told Football Insider: “I’m told Man United have been looking at Tchouameni. He’s just had this bust-up with Valverde, so they’ll be keeping an eye on the fallout of that.“It won’t put them off a move, that’s for sure, because if every club dropped their interest in a player who had an issue in the dressing room, there’d be no targets left.“These things happen in football; it’s a lot more common than you would think. It’s just not usually as public as it seems to have been at Real Madrid.“So Man United could look to take advantage of that if there’s any suggestion he could leave, because these issues don’t seem to be going away.”
‘He’s going, isn’t he? He’s definitely going’: Wright makes definitive summer claim over revitalised Man Utd man
Ian Wright thinks Harry Maguire is now a shoo-in for Thomas Tuchel’s final World Cup squad, which is set to be announced towards the end of the month.The revitalised centre-half is one of a handful of Manchester United stars in line to represent England this summer, along with Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford and, potentially, Luke Shaw.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYUnited and England: Who’ll make the cut?While Mainoo and Maguire were recalled to the setup in March following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim and improved club form under Michael Carrick, Shaw has yet to add to his national team experience since Tuchel took the reins. Player Appearances under Carrick Starts Minutes played Mainoo 14 14 1,246 Maguire 13 13 1,131 Shaw 15 15 1,235 Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you canHis last appearance for the Three Lions came during their Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. He had been injured upon his arrival at the tournament, but was cleared to play from the quarter-finals onwards.Maguire missed the tournament entirely due to injury, although he did play key roles at the last two World Cups and Euro 2020, so he will be chomping at the bit to get back on the biggest stage next month.Maguire tipped for World Cup call-upWhen naming the 33-year-old as a contender for the ‘comeback’ Player of the Season on Stick to Football, Wright said to the panel of Maguire’s World Cup hopes: “He’s going, isn’t he? He’s definitely going.”Gary Neville was also in complete agreement that United’s No.5 would be on the plane – even if he isn’t guaranteed a starting spot.Back in March, after he had just made his first appearance in 18 months, Tuchel told reporters that he didn’t view Maguire as one of his first-choice centre-halves.“I see other players I’d like to start for us. I see other players ahead with a different profile. I see Ezri Konsa ahead, I see Marc Guehi ahead. It’s no secret. I see Trevoh Chalobah on the level of mobility was slightly ahead of him,” said the former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain coach.That being said, if he witnessed Guehi’s catastrophic mishap in Manchester City’s draw with Everton last week, which could well have cost the Blues the title, Tuchel might be rethinking whether Guehi is dependable enough to try to lead England to glory. “I don’t know why Guehi plays that pass” Thierry Henry analyses Thierno Barry’s first goal against Man City 🔍 pic.twitter.com/v1DDT0HoVD — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 4, 2026
Club in frantic last-ditch attempt to stop United grabbing their midfield superstar – BBC
Manchester United’s move for standout AFC Bournemouth midfield star Alex Scott may be under threat, especially in light of what the Cherries are planning. Indeed, it is football’s worst‑kept secret that United plan to overhaul their midfield this summer. To that end, INEOS are expected to make a few midfield signings to fill the void left by Casemiro and exit‑linked Manuel Ugarte, as well as to improve the quality of the team’s engine room. Already, some brilliant midfielders have been linked, and Bournemouth’s Scott is one of them. The 22‑year‑old, whom Pep Guardiola once dubbed “unbelievable”, has been a massive hit for the Cherries. In particular, he has caught the eye for his aggressive ball‑carrying, driving through pressure and across the pitch, whilst adding a real presence in and around the box. Out of possession, he brings intensity, is active defensively, covers ground, and contributes in duels, which adds real balance to his profile. Clearly, he is exactly the athletic, front‑footed midfielder the 20-time English champions are crying out for. Now, as the 2025‑26 season nears its end and attention turns to bringing Scott on board, an interesting update has emerged. Bournemouth trying their best to prevent Alex Scott leaving According to The BBC, the south coast Premier League outfit are trying to resist a potential Scott exit. The reputable UK source reveals that “efforts are underway to renew midfielder Alex Scott’s contract following his recent England call‑up.” The last 11 Premier League games of 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗫 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗧 (𝟮𝟮). 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥 🏴⭐️ pic.twitter.com/TC4FuR3ka6 — Rising Stars XI (@RisingStarXI) May 11, 2026 Scott has a chance to seal his fate Nevertheless, while Bournemouth’s stance may be a blow to United’s and even Chelsea’s hopes of landing the Englishman, there is still every chance of swaying the midfielder towards a move. Scott could yet snub talks over a new deal, a move that would force the Cherries to consider offers for his services, should tempting ones arrive. Ultimately, with a genuine desire to rebuild their midfield and Champions League football back at Old Trafford, surely the prospect of joining United ought to appeal to an ambitious Premier League star like Scott. 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 Daniel Onguko Dan is a writer with The Peoples Person, an avid Manchester United fan whose passion for the Red Devils evolved into writing about them. He was introduced to United back in 2008, and his love for the club has continued to grow ever since. Like every other United fan, he believes the club will soon return to its rightful place and strives to reflect that belief in his writing. While he has also written about other Premier League sides, including Arsenal for Just Arsenal and The Arsenal Analysis Blogspot, Dan lives and breathes Manchester United.
