(Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)  Manchester United are interested in signing the Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki. The 21-year-old joined the Premier League club at the start of the season, and he has been outstanding for them. According to a report from CaughtOffside, Manchester United have been regularly scouting the player, and he is a priority target for them.Man United learn Noah Sadiki asking priceThe defensive midfielder will cost around €60 million in the summer, and Manchester United will face competition from Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham as well. They have the resources to get the deal done, and it will be interesting to see if they come forward with an official offer.Sadiki will be attracted to the idea of joining a bigger club in the summer. Manchester United will be able to provide him with Champions League football and the platform to fight for trophies. He could be the ideal long-term replacement for Casemiro. The Brazilian will leave the club in the summer, and Manchester United needs to replace him properly.Sadiki could form a solid partnership with Kobbie Mainoo at the heart of the Manchester United midfield.Man United need someone like SadikiManchester United needs to keep improving the team if they want to compete with Arsenal and Manchester City next season. Adding more physicality and defensive steel in the middle of the park should be an absolute priority for them.They have looked vulnerable at the back at times, and a quality defensive midfielder will not only protect the back four, but also allow the creative players to operate with more freedom and improve the team going forward.The €60 million asking price is quite high, but the 21-year-old is well settled in the Premier League, and he could justify the investment in the long-term.

Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek pulled off a clean sweep as Bristol City handed out their end-of-the-season awards.The 22-year-old started his career in his home country of the Czech Republic at the academy of Olomouc. In 2020, MUFC scouts noticed his talent, urging the club to snap up his services.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYVitek initially joined Man Utd’s U18 side, and then went on to represent the U21s. In January 2024, he was sent on loan to Accrington, before spending the 2024/25 campaign in Austria with Blau Weiss Linz. Last summer, the custodian was loaned out to Bristol City. Appearances 41 Goals Conceded 54 Clean Sheets 12 (Vitek’s stats this season)Bristol City Acknowledge Radek Vitek’s exploitsThe Man Utd loanee cemented himself as a regular starter for Bristol since his arrival. Vitek was lauded for his ‘outrageous’ saves, which earned several points for the Robins.The club ended the campaign in a mild 12th place, but the shot-stopper can certainly hold his head high after delivering the goods at Ashton Gate, where he’ll be remembered fondly.On Saturday afternoon, Bristol granted their end-of-the-season awards, and Vitek was the ultimate winner.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustThe Man Utd goalkeeper was named the club’s Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, and Players’ Player of the Year. Radek Vitek this season for Bristol City: Player of the Year Young Player of the Year Players’ Player of the Year Congratulations Radek 👏 pic.twitter.com/pnr7XaIrmW — utdreport (@utdreport) May 2, 2026Should Radek Vitek finally earn a first-team opportunity at Man Utd?Luckily for Man Utd, they finally found a solution for their goalkeeping woes in the shape of Senne Lammens, who has been enjoying a superb first campaign at Carrington.However, every top club needs a solid second-choice cutodian, something that MUFC lack at the moment.Altay Bayindir is Lammens’ understudy, but he didn’t cover himself in glory when Ruben Amorim had given him the nod at the start of the season. The Turkish international is expected to leave the club in the summer, with Besiktas reportedly keen to bring him back to Istanbul.On the other hand, Andre Onana has been enjoying a largely positive campaign at Trabzonspor, who might try to secure his services on a permanent basis. Whether the Cameroonian ends up staying at the Turkish club remains unclear, but in either case, Man Utd fans want nothing to do with the 30-year-old, whose howlers cost them dearly between 2023 and 2025.Therefore, Vitek could be a timely addition for the first team, especially with Michael Carrick (who remains the favourite for the permanent role) planning to bolster the squad with academy products.The Czech can be a solid back-up for Lammens in a long campaign that should feature Champions League football and hopefully long runs in the domestic cups.The young goalkeeper might aspire for a more prominent role at a new club, but Jason Wilcox and Co. would do well to convince him to remain at Carrington for at least one year and fight for playing time.

Bayern Munich won’t be a fallback option for Marcus Rashford should Manchester United and Barcelona fail to reach an agreement over a transfer.The 28-year-old’s future remains up in the air. Last summer, he was part of the so-called ‘bomb squad’, a group of five MUFC players omitted from Ruben Amorim’s plans and forced to train away from the squad.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYLuckily for Rashford, he ended up sealing a dream move to Barcelona. However, it remains uncertain if the attacker will dwell at Camp Nou beyond the current campaign.Bayern Munich rule themselves out of Marcus Rashford raceThe England international signed for Barcelona on loan with an option to buy in June for €30 million (£26 million).While he hasn’t been a regular starter, Rashford offered some vital contributions for the cause, especially when replacing Raphinha or Lamine Yamal. Rashford’s Stats in 25/26 Appearances Goals Assists LaLiga 27 7 8 Champions League 11 5 4 Copa del Rey 4 1 1 Spanish Super Cup 2 0 0 Total 44 13 13 But despite his impressive numbers, the Blaugrana are reluctant to pay €30 million for his services, instead pushing to lower the asking price.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustFor their part, Man Utd would be willing to accommodate Rashford in the summer now that Amorim is gone. However, he’s unlikely to be reintegrated into the squad, whether Michael Carrick remains in charge or a new manager is appointed the squad. He would be simply allowed to train with his old teammates until he finds himself a new club.But according to reliable German journalist Christian Falk, his next destination won’t be Bayern Munich, as the Bundesliga champions aren’t interested in his services, not even as an alternative for Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon.“It’s not true,” wrote Falk in his latest column for FC Bayern Insider.“Bayern have a list of options – it’s not just Gordon. He is the player they would like to have. However, Rashford is not on this list.”Will Man Utd & Barcelona reach a settlement on Rashford?In recent weeks, Barcelona have been working on securing an agreement with Rashford and his entourage, reportedly asking the player to accept a pay cut.The LaLiga champions are simultaneously trying to negotiate a discount with United or a second loan. However, the Premier League giants are said to be hellbent on collecting the €30 million agreed upon in the original agreement.But despite the ongoing tug-of-war between the two clubs, many observers still expect Rashford to extend his time at Catalunya one way or the other. After all, both sides would like to finalise the tranfer, and the same goes for the player, who has the desire to don the famous Blaugrana shirt for years to come.Therefore, one would imagine that the parties will be able to reach the finish line one way or the other.

Fabrizio Romano believes Andoni Iraola would be highly interested in taking over Manchester United or Chelsea.The 43-year-old has announced his departure from Bournemouth at the end of the season, putting an end to a memorable three-year spell at the Vitality Stadium.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYThe Spaniard’s availability opened the door to several scenarios, especially with multiple top Premier League clubs reflecting on their options. Iraola’s Career Stats Appearances Average Points Bournemouth 123 1.41 Rayo Vallecano 136 1.46 CD Mirandés 49 1.45 AEK Larnaca 29 1.62 Andoni Iraola is open to joining Man UtdFollowing Liam Rosenior’s sacking, Chelsea will certainly appoint a new manager in the summer to replace the current caretaker, Calum McFarlane.Liverpool have also been enduring a woeful campaign, so Arne Slot’s future remains shrouded in mystery, with the Merseyside club reportedly ready to part ways with the Dutchman, especially if a convincing successor is to emerge.Compared to their two aforementioned rivals, Man Utd have been enjoying a significantly more positive campaign, especially since Carrick’s arrival in January.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustThe 44-year-old managed to steady the ship following Ruben Amorim’s tumultuous 14-month reign. His nine wins from 13 matches catapulted the club to third place in the table, and they’re currently one result away from achieving the season’s main objective: Qualifying for the Champions League.And yet, INEOS have yet to confirm their current interim head coach beyond June. Carrick is considered the favourite for the permanent role, especially in the absence of available top-notch candidates, but he still has a few challengers for the post.Earlier this week, The Telegraph identified Iraola as the ‘strongest candidate’ to rival Carrick for the Old Trafford hot seat.According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Bournemouth boss would like to extend his time in England. Therefore, he would ‘love’ to take over a top Premier League club like Chelsea or Man Utd.The transfer market insider notes that Carrick remains in a good spot, especially with the team on the cusp of guaranteeing UCL football. Nevertheless, the club is still expected to hold internal talks before making the final decision.Why Man Utd should confirm Michael CarrickAt this stage, it’s difficult to understand why Man Utd would even consider ditching Carrick, after all the remarkable work he has conducted since his arrival, for a relatively unsung profile like Iraola.The Spaniard may have amassed more Premier League experience than the current MUFC head coach, at least in terms of games in charge. However, the Englishman’s 15 years at Carrington, between his playing days and various coaching roles, have certainly helped prepare him for this massive gig.As a young manager, Carrick still has a large room for improvement, as does Iraola, but the Man Utd legend has already proven himself to be a smooth operator capable of forming solid bonds with his players and the fanbase, and is keen to revive the academy’s historic role at the club.All in all, United already have a formidable candidate at home, one who happens to be one of their own. While none of us can foresee the future, the present suggests that Carrick has done enough to warrant his chance.