Manchester United’s academy has enjoyed another stellar season. Strong season The under-21s have advanced to the semi-final of the Premier League 2 play-offs after a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace. The under-18s have also been impressive, finishing runners-up in the Premier League Cup and also reaching the final of the FA Youth Cup, where they will take on Manchester City. The youth teams have also seen Jack and Tyler Fletcher, Shea Lacey and Bendito Mantato make their full debuts this season for the club. There has also been the emergence of numerous talented starlets, such as JJ Gabriel, Jim Thwaites and Noah Ajayi, coming to the fore. Under-21s semi-final details The Red Devils have learnt exactly when and where they will take on their city neighbours for a place in the final. The club’s official website states, “Manchester United’s Premier League 2 semi-final with Manchester City has been arranged for later this week.” The website continues to explain, “the play-off game is taking place on Friday night (8th May), kicking off at 19:00 BST, and is live on MUTV.” The venue is the Joie Stadium, the same as the Youth Cup final but with much less controversy than the under-18s date. United’s under-21s finished in second place in the league phase. This means that they ended the season three points and one place ahead of their city rivals. The Red Devils have beaten Sunderland 3-2 and Palace 2-0 to get to this impressive stage of the competition. The other semi-final will take place between Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion. Featured image Richard Heathcote 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 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.
United U-21s learn where and when they will face arch-rivals City in crunch Premier League 2 semi-final
“Such a shock”: Former United star opens up on emotions after “sharp as a tack” Sir Alex rushed to hospital
Manchester United fans had a fantastic Sunday across the world. Great result This was owing to the fantastic 3-2 league win over Liverpool at Old Trafford. The win ensured that Champions League football would once again be arriving on the red side of Manchester next season. What’s more, the victory secured a rare league double over Liverpool, the first in a decade. Kobbie Mainoo’s goal was also the perfect way to celebrate his new contract and to keep up the fine record of an academy player scoring in every season in the post-war period. Sir Alex Ferguson scare Nonetheless, the afternoon started in terrible fashion as news filtered around Old Trafford that former manager Sir Alex Ferguson had been taken to hospital. Thankfully, it was revealed shortly after that it had just been a scare and the 84-year-old was allowed to return to his home promptly after. Michael Owen conversation The former Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson in the summer of 2009 and spent three seasons at the club, winning a league and a league cup trophy. It has been revealed that the former striker was speaking to Sir Alex just hours before the health scare. In an interview with talkSPORT, Owen stated, “I spoke to him, I was on the phone to him for forty minutes that morning.” He continued, “we were talking about football. We were talking about horses. As I say, he’s got horses here [at his Manor House Stables]. Most Saturday mornings, he gives me a call, and we go through all the horses for the day, and we share what we know and things like that.” Owen added, “So yeah, I speak to him regularly, and he sounded absolutely brilliant, sharp as a tack as normal”, contributing to the shock that he had to be rushed to hospital. The former England international also explained, “it was such a shock to hear, obviously, that the next day he was taken unwell, but hopefully it’s not too serious.” 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.
United aim to continue incredible record against opponents to secure third spot in the PL
Manchester United will travel to Sunderland this Saturday knowing that Champions League football is secured for next season. The Red Devils have faced the Black Cats 146 times, with United coming out on top on 66 occasions. There have been 38 draws and 42 wins for Sunderland during that period. Here are three storylines to get the blood racing ahead of the match. Man United record vs Sunderland Games playedMan United winsDrawsSunderland wins 146663842 Source: 11v11.com United could clinch third Last week’s pulsating 3-2 victory over Liverpool ensured that the Champions League anthem would once again be heard at Old Trafford next season. United now hold a six-point advantage over both Liverpool and Aston Villa in the race for third place. A win or even a draw could guarantee third spot if Villa or Liverpool lose their matches against Burnley or Chelsea this weekend. Even if their rivals win all their remaining fixtures, three points may still be enough for United because of goal difference, and four points certainly would be. Fantastic recent record vs Sunderland United have certainly enjoyed playing Sunderland over the years. The Red Devils came out on top 2-0 in October, with Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko grabbing the goals. Sunderland have only managed three wins in their last 33 games against the Red Devils, according to the BBC. Their 24 defeats against United in the Premier League is the most against any opponent. This is also true at the Stadium of Light, where United have only lost one of their previous 15 visits—a 1-2 loss in February 2016. Importance of first goal Getting off the mark first is usually vital in football, and it has proven to be for both teams this season. The Black Cats are one of three teams who are unbeaten this season when scoring first. They have seven victories and five draws from this scenario. Nottingham Forest have won eight and lost two when scoring first, and United are the other unbeaten team. The Red Devils have 15 wins and seven draws after getting on the scoreboard first this season. Featured image Carl Recine 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 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.
United strike gold in pursuit of £70m star after shock incident, Ineos should go all out to finalise best deal of summer – opinion
At the turn of the year, Manchester United were in disarray with Ruben Amorim at the helm. The Portuguese head coach’s reluctance, or inability, to align tactically with the club’s hierarchy ultimately led to his dismissal. Michael Carrick was brought in to replace Amorim in January, and the interim boss has since impressively led United up to third place, securing Champions League qualification in the process. Irrespective of who is in charge of United next season, Carrick has steadied the ship at Old Trafford, giving INEOS a platform to dream big. Chaos at Real Madrid Another European powerhouse, Real Madrid, took the same route at the start of the year, replacing manager Xabi Alonso with their former player turned coach Álvaro Arbeloa. However, Los Blancos arguably find themselves in a worse position come the end of the season. Under Arbeloa, Real have been knocked out of the Copa del Rey and the Champions League. They now head into the Clasico aiming to avoid a nightmare situation. Anything less than a win at Camp Nou will hand their bitter rivals Barcelona the La Liga title. A report now suggests the preparations for the crucial clash have been nothing short of embarrassing. According to The Athletic, Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde were involved in a dispute in training four days before the Clasico on Sunday. The report states: “Sources with knowledge of the situation, speaking anonymously as they are not authorised to do so publicly, said the fight started at the end of training and carried on in the changing rooms on Wednesday.” This is not an isolated case, with tensions between several superstars and dressing room politics preventing Real from building any momentum on the pitch. A major clear-out appears to be the need of the hour in the Spanish capital, and this is where United could benefit. Manchester United eyeing Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni In recent weeks, it has emerged that United view Tchouameni as one of their preferred midfield targets to replace Casemiro. United will struggle to find a more suitable option than the Frenchman to fill the departing Brazilian’s void, given he has already shown he is capable of doing that at Real after joining them from AS Monaco the same summer Casemiro moved to Old Trafford. Despite Real’s struggles, the 26-year-old has been in good form and remains one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe. The 6ft 2in tall star’s physical prowess, combined with his positional and tactical nous, aligns seamlessly with United’s brief of finding a midfielder whose skill set complements Kobbie Mainoo. The France international has everything in his locker to become the signing of the summer. Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming the La Liga giants value Tchouameni at around £70 million, a relatively easy hurdle to overcome for INEOS. Now, following the bizarre development in Madrid, United will only be emboldened in their pursuit of convincing the Champions League-winning midfielder to follow in Casemiro’s footsteps and make a fresh start in a more stable environment. Featured image Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey 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!
“Most likely outcome”: What United expect to happen with £26m superstar’s future revealed – report
With Champions League football in the bag, Manchester United will need to go all out in the summer window if they are to compete on all four fronts. Aside from the increased revenue from their return to Europe’s premier club competition, the Red Devils will also need to be smart with player sales to raise money for incomings. They have already agreed on their first sale, with Napoli confirming their stance of triggering Rasmus Hojlund’s buy option at the end of the season. Another loanee who seemed destined to depart just a few weeks ago was Marcus Rashford, with Barcelona having the option of securing his signature for a mere £26 million (€30m). Marcus Rashford future hangs in the balance There were talks over an instalment-based payment plan, but the Mancunian‘s recent dip in form seems to have changed their minds. They are not as inclined, and are looking at another season-long loan arrangement, after which they plan to buy the Englishman outright for a much lower fee, considering his contract with his parent club will only have one year left to run. INEOS have been aware of such a plan for a while now, which is why they are open to selling him elsewhere, including to a domestic rival, but their hands are tied behind their backs with the versatile attacker keen to remain in Catalunya. Interestingly, a return to the Champions League means the England international is liable for a wage bump should he return to Old Trafford in case United decide not to play Barca’s games. United’s hands tied behind their backs According to Teamtalk, despite negotiations continuing between United and the La Liga giants, Marcus Rashford is likely to remain at the Camp Nou as things stand. “Marcus Rashford remains determined to continue his spell with Barcelona and play under manager Hansi Flick, despite uncertainty over his long-term future at Manchester United, TEAMtalk understands. “Ideally, Man Utd would prefer a permanent sale this summer, but there is also a financial reality to consider – namely, the reluctance to reintegrate a salary package understood to be close to £325,000 per week back onto their books. “Man Utd are more than open to him heading elsewhere, and the likes of Arsenal and Bayern Munich have been keeping tabs on the situation. Barcelona winning with their games “As it stands, sources with knowledge of the situation expect a compromise to be reached. While negotiations are ongoing, the most likely outcome remains a renewed loan agreement this summer, keeping Rashford in Catalonia and delaying any permanent resolution until 2027.” United should hold their ground and refuse to play along with Barcelona’s schemes. But with Marcus Rashford pushing to stay, it looks like an uphill struggle for the club. Feature 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 Ayantan Chowdhury After failing to become a professional footballer, Ayantan switched to the next best thing: writing about the greatest football club in the world. He has extensive sports journalism experience, having worked for over 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25
United leading charge for Arsenal dynamo, talks held over explosive switch to Old Trafford – report
Manchester United’s pursuit of Myles Lewis-Skelly has taken a sharp turn, despite the Red Devils leading the chase for the Arsenal starlet, according to a new report. Two Birds One Stone With Champions League football secured after last weekend’s 3-2 victory over Liverpool, United’s attention now turns to a defining summer window for INEOS. The most urgent priority is an overhaul of the midfield unit. Casemiro‘s contract will expire in June, while Manuel Ugarte‘s future hangs precariously in the balance. Two options are expected to arrive to fix the stalling engine room, though a third could be signed if a buyer can be found for the 25-year-old Uruguayan. The club are also intent on bolstering the left-hand side of the pitch, with both full-backs and wingers on the radar. Luke Shaw has stayed fit this season, but the increased workload of a return to Europe will take its toll on the 30-year-old Englishman’s body next year. This has led United to plot a bombshell raid on the Emirates to sign Lewis-Skelly, given he is capable of playing in central midfield or at left-back. TEAMtalk reveals the Red Devils are pushing the hardest out of the 19-year-old dynamo’s suitors. Talks have been held between club officials and intermediaries, with a sense that regular first-team minutes are his biggest priority. “Sources have confirmed Manchester United remain the most strongly interested club, viewing the England international as a long-term successor to Luke Shaw. “Intermediaries have spoken about the player to Old Trafford officials, and United appreciate his technical ability and versatility as they seek to rebuild their defence. A move to Manchester would provide the regular first-team football Lewis-Skelly craves, particularly with an eye on securing his place in Thomas Tuchel’s England plans moving forward.” Crystal Palace, Everton and West Ham are also interested, while Spanish rivals Atletico and Real Madrid are both admirers of the Hale End graduate. Arsenal rule out an exit If the season had ended a few weeks ago, United’s hopes of striking a deal with Arsenal would have been sky-high, as Lewis-Skelly has been largely ignored by Mikel Arteta this season. However, the Spanish manager has since entrusted him to start in midfield for two of Arsenal’s biggest matches of the season over the past week — first in the 3-0 win over Fulham that strengthened their grip on top spot in the Premier League, and then in the 1-0 victory over Atlético Madrid that sealed their place in the Champions League final. The youngster shone in each game, earning standing ovations from the Emirates faithful when being substituted in both after producing excellent performances next to Declan Rice. And while these displays justify United’s interest, they have also virtually killed any chance of an exit from north London this summer, as Arsenal are understood to now be keen to keep their academy starlet. “Now, having forced his way back into the reckoning, the prospect of a move away looks to have been firmly taken off the menu. Indeed, sources understand that performances like those against Fulham suggest the Gunners would likely prefer to retain and develop the talent, rather than cash in prematurely. With the summer window approaching, Lewis-Skelly’s future remains far less uncertain,” TEAMtalk contends. Final Thoughts Lewis-Skelly ticked virtually every box INEOS look for from a recruitment perspective: young, athletic, tactically versatile, ‘cheap’ wages, homegrown, Premier League proven — and the fact it would have dealt a blow to a rival would have been the cherry on top. The report states there is still a chance United could “intensify” their interest, but it would require an “exceptional” offer to bring Arsenal to the negotiating table. And even if the money was fronted, Arteta’s signal of trust now means Lewis-Skelly is “unlikely to pursue a departure from the club he loves.” Featured image Clive Mason 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 line up exciting move before end of the season, fans will be buzzing – report
Manchester United are set to wear next season’s home shirt for their final two games of the season, according to the Daily Mail. Champions League return United will be back in the Champions League following Sunday’s 3-2 victory over Liverpool. Kobbie Mainoo scored the winner after first-half goals from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko were wiped out by Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo’s strikes. Speaking to reporters after the game, Michael Carrick praised his players for getting the job done, but insisted qualification for the Champions League should not be celebrated too much. Casemiro reiterated this stance in a recent interview, in which he emphasised that United should be challenging for the biggest honours. As United look forward to being back on club football’s biggest stage, the Daily Mail reveal that the team will sport next season’s home shirt for the last two games against Nottingham Forest and Brighton & Hove Albion. Exciting move As the newspaper notes, this move has grown increasingly popular among Premier League clubs. It is said, “While United did not debut the current home shirt prematurely at the end of last season, the phenomenon isn’t new and often it can prove to be a huge commercial success.” “Insiders believe wearing the kit in advance – last season United first wore the current home shirt in an Old Trafford friendly against Fiorentina – is a chance to jump start anticipation for the kit in a prominent game, given the lengthy break before the club’s pre-season tour in July.” The home kit appears to have already been leaked online. It seems to draw inspiration from famous United kits in the 1970s. footlocker just casually having the new man united kit before it’s even been released 😭😂 #manunited pic.twitter.com/PYhxkL4Ohz — matt🧇🧊 (@a_bloke1) May 4, 2026 It features a striped collar with “United” written on the back of it. Meanwhile, Carrick and his players are next in action on Saturday when they go away to Sunderland. Featured image Carl Recine 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!
Barcelona join United in the race for “incredible” goalscorer, £26m will be enough to seal the deal – report
Manchester United will be expected to challenge on all four fronts next season, having secured Champions League football after a gap of two years. Despite a solid start to his Red Devils career, Benjamin Sesko will need support next season, especially given the increased number of matches. The Slovenian has 12 goals in all competitions this season, including 10 in his last 15 outings, but United will be wary of repeating the Rasmus Hojlund experiment with their new No.9. The Dane had arrived as a relatively young centre-forward, and instead of recruiting an experienced soldier alongside him, the 20-time English league champions asked him to shoulder the burden of leading the line on his own. Sesko needs support up top As a result, the Denmark international struggled and was loaned out to Napoli and it looks like he is set to stay there for the long term. INEOS have plans to strengthen up top, but it is likely to be a low-cost signing given the need to reinforce midfield, defence, and the wide areas. Paris Saint-Germain’s Goncalo Ramos has emerged as an option, with the defending Champions League winners open to a sale for around £26 million as per Football Italia. Naturally, plenty of teams are eyeing the Portugal international, including several English giants like United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Newcastle. Goncalo Ramos open to leaving According to Fussballdaten, Barcelona have also joined the race, with a summer exit looking the most likely option. “Gonçalo Ramos will most likely be playing for a different club next season. All signs point to a departure. The now 24-year-old striker arrived in the French capital in January 2024 for €65 million after a six-month loan from Benfica. “The club hoped Ramos would secure the striker position long-term, following his prolific scoring record in Portugal. However, almost two and a half years later, Ramos has failed to progress beyond being a substitute in Luis Enrique’s system. “Manchester United have been linked with the Portuguese player for years. Arsenal and Chelsea are also said to be closely monitoring the situation. Newcastle United have now reportedly entered the race as well. Goncalo Ramos, the super sub “Besides the interest from England, FC Barcelona also appears to be interested in the Portuguese international. Barcelona are looking for a reinforcement in attack – or, in the event of Robert Lewandowski’s departure, also for a long-term solution in the striker position.” The 24-year-old has disappointed since moving to Ligue 1, and is yet to start a game in the Champions League this season. However, his underlying numbers are far from poor. In 1,532 minutes, the former Benfica ace has 14 goal involvements. Even last season, he notched 25 goal involvements in 1,813 minutes. This demonstrates what a threat he can be, even as a super sub. Whether the “incredible” striker will accept playing second fiddle to Sesko will be the deciding factor in whether INEOS will push wholeheartedly to seal the deal. 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 Ayantan Chowdhury After failing to become a professional footballer, Ayantan switched to the next best thing: writing about the greatest football club in the world. He has extensive sports journalism experience, having worked for over 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25
Ten Hag flop wants to “fight for his place” despite INEOS “pushing hard” for summer exit – report
Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee is set to clash with the club’s hierarchy over his long-term future at Old Trafford, according to a new report. Failing to Adapt Zirkzee has failed to impress since arriving from Serie A side Bologna for £36.5 million two years ago, struggling to establish himself under three successive head coaches: Erik ten Hag, Ruben Amorim and interim boss Michael Carrick. A dismal record of nine goals and four assists in 79 appearances in a red shirt tells its own story, but the Netherlands international’s all-round play has also left a lot to be desired. A return to Italy was a real possibility in January, with both AS Roma and Juventus making advances to strike a deal. However, United ruled out any first-team exits to maintain a strong squad in the push for Champions League qualification. Sunday’s pulsating 3-2 victory over Liverpool achieved this goal — likely securing Carrick the full-time job — and also helped accelerate the club’s plans in the summer window. United are on the lookout for a more experienced No.9 to lighten the load on Benjamin Sesko. However, this will require Zirkzee to be sold to fund a more capable replacement, with a minimum fee of around £22 million needed to avoid a PSR hit. Zirkzee wants to stay Attacking Football claims United are now “pushing hard” to seal a departure, with Napoli said to be interested in a loan deal. This is not a plan matched by the player, however. The report states Zirkzee is “determined to stay and fight for his place” as he looks to finally carve out a home for himself in M16. Talks are understood to be scheduled this month, during which the hierarchy will inform the Dutchman of their intention to sell him. This puts the two parties on a collision course at the end of the season, as INEOS will be unable to fund the recruitment of a new striker without the pre-existing one first leaving. Final Thoughts The pressure to reinforce the forward line is eased by the fact that both Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are capable of playing through the middle, with Carrick having favoured the latter in the early period of his tenure. Furthermore, Chido Obi is waiting in the wings after a strong 2026 campaign for the youth sides. The club are said to be planning for the 18-year-old Dane to feature more often for the first team next year. There is also the issue of trying to force a sale in the Italian market, with the weaker financial position of Serie A sides often leading them to seek loan deals rather than permanent ones. It takes three to tango when facilitating a transfer: the seller, the buyer and the player. Given that two thirds of the equation look unwilling to play ball with the first, the likelihood of Zirkzee remaining at the Theatre of Dreams is growing by the day. Featured image Gareth Copley 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.
Amad highlights “biggest change” Carrick has made to spark United’s spectacular turnaround
Manchester United forward Amad has revealed the “biggest change” that Michael Carrick has made at the club, and how it is powering their transformation. Super Michael Carrick Carrick has done a tremendous job since he replaced Ruben Amorim at the start of the year. He has taken charge of 14 games and won 10, drawn two and lost two. Sunday’s 3-2 victory over bitter rivals Liverpool left United in third place in the Premier League table, six points above the Merseyside outfit. The triumph also secured Champions League football for United, which was earmarked as the primary objective when Carrick was named interim head coach. Not only have results improved, but performances are also markedly better than under Amorim. The legendary midfielder has restored belief in the squad, and optimism is growing that United can finally push on. Carrick has made himself a frontrunner for the position on a full-time basis and there is growing belief that the job is his to lose. United remain adamant that an appointment will only be made once all available and suitable options have been considered, but all signs point to Carrick coming out on top. This is an outcome Amad is certainly hoping for, as he himself told Sky Sports. Amad hails Carrick The Ivorian told the news outlet, “Honestly, it’s not the player who decides who is going to stay here next season, but what I can say (is) everyone is happy to have him as manager.” “Everyone is with him. He’s that manager who has a good relationship with every player, so we are really happy to have him as manager and, yeah, we will be happy if we have him next season as manager.” Amad credited Carrick’s man management, which he himself has benefited from amid his poor patch of form. “Even when you are in tough moments, he’s there to talk to you, he’s there to help you.” The forward added, “I think the biggest change maybe is because the team is now more impactful. Like in the dressing room, we are really together. Every mistake is not a problem, your mistake is my mistake, so we are a team that doesn’t care if you do a mistake.” “You go again, so we go forward. We want to win as a team.” “That’s something that changed the team, and I think it’s also because of Michael Carrick and his staff – don’t forget also Trav (coach Travis Binnion) and the other staff. They are really important for the team, and they bring that kind of energy to the team, and that is very important.” Amad and his teammates are next in action on Saturday when they go away to Sunderland. He of course has a special attachment to the Black Cats, having enjoyed a successful loan stint with them during the 2022/23 season. Recalling his time at the Stadium of Light, Amad told Sky, “Tony Mowbray was like a dad and manager for me. We had such a good relationship. He was there to help me every time saying, ‘you are the player I want in my team, you are going to decide the games.’” “I really enjoyed my time in Sunderland. Honestly, I have nothing bad to say about the club. Now I’m one of the big fans because I watch every game when they play, so I’m so happy for what they did this season.” Sunderland vs. United kicks off at 15:00 BST. 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 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!
