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Gary Lineker lifts lid on Harry Maguires special request for new World Cup position
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire may not have made it into Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, but he will be involved in the tournament in a different capacity. The 33 year old enjoyed a resurgent second half of the campaign with the Red Devils, igniting hopes of a possible third involvement in the mega event. However, the England manager sprung a surprise by ignoring Maguire and selecting Dan Burn, Djed Spence, and Jarell Quansah instead. The decision prompted a fierce response from the United man on social media, although Tuchel has since addressed those comments. Harry Maguire Stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesStartsGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played Premier League231912311,655′ EFL Cup111—90′ FA Cup10–1-11′ Total252022411,756′ Source: Transfermarkt. Maguire, however, was rewarded for his performances by the Red Devils, who handed him a one-year extension in April. A recent report relayed by The Peoples Person states that the veteran defender will feature in former England striker Gary Lineker’s ‘The Rest is Football’ show during this summer’s World Cup. Lineker has now provided a fascinating insight into Maguire’s new off-the-pitch gig. Maguire reached show agreement during United struggles Speaking to talkSPORT, Lineker revealed that Maguire had agreed to the job a long time ago, when he was struggling with United and not in the running for a place in the England squad. He said: “Funnily enough, we spoke to Harry quite some time ago when he was not playing at all.” “He was really out of the picture completely. And it was funny at the time, because we did the [podcast] deal with him months and months ago, when he was going through that sticky spell at United.” The former England striker went on to add that Maguire wanted a clause included in the contract which would allow him to leave if he was selected to represent England at the World Cup. He continued: “And he did ask for a clause: ‘Should I make the England squad…’” “I thought to myself: ‘You really don’t need that clause. If you’re picked, you’re going to be fine with it. Don’t worry about it.’” Maguire unlucky to miss out on England berth Lineker went on to argue that Maguire was unlucky to miss out on a place in Thomas Tuchel’s squad. He said: “I think he’s been really unlucky, actually, not to make the squad. I’m actually genuinely disappointed for him, given his experience as well. He’s never let England down.” “I thought Dan Burn was probably fortunate to get the nod ahead of him. But it’s one man’s decision – Thomas Tuchel has done it and we’ve asked for someone to make big calls.” “We all have our differences of opinion on England squads and lineups, but it won’t stop us from giving our own. There are a few that I wouldn’t have done, but again, it’s his choice and ultimately he’ll be judged by what happens on the field.” Maguire helped England reach the semi-final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and also played a starring role in the team’s run to the Euro 2020 finals, which they lost to Italy. Final Thoughts Maguire’s experience and leadership qualities will be invaluable to United next season, especially with Casemiro set to leave this summer. The Red Devils are already eyeing the Brazilian’s replacement, but it will be up to stars like Maguire and Bruno Fernandes to ensure the dressing room stays motivated. Featured image by Molly Darlington/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 running out of time to strike record-breaking deal for “elite” talisman, Wilcox planning “serious play” – report
Manchester United are running out of time to make a “serious play” for Elliot Anderson as Manchester City set a strict deadline to strike a deal for the midfield maestro, according to a new report. The Battle of Manchester Anderson, 23, has emerged as the most in-demand player in the Premier League this summer, despite the transfer window not opening for another 11 days. Both halves of Manchester are locked in a fierce battle to secure his signature, while virtually every other top club in England has expressed interest – with good reason. The Whitley Bay native has established himself as one of the most exciting young midfielders in Europe since signing for Nottingham Forest in 2023. He possesses a complete skillset on the pitch, with virtually no weaknesses to his game, which is matched by an outstanding attitude and work ethic off it. Elliot Anderson Stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played Premier League3837448-3,335′ UEFA Europa League128-131833′ FA Cup——- EFL Cup——- Total5045451114,168′ He ranks highly for both offensive and defensive metrics, having been deployed as more of a deep-lying playmaker this season – for club and country. England boss Thomas Tuchel has described him as an “elite” talent, and has made him a focal point for the Three Lions ahead of the World Cup next week. United’s focus this summer is to rebuild their midfield, with a successor to Casemiro considered the priority. Anderson is the club’s primary target, though there is also admiration for Real Madrid superstar Aurélien Tchouaméni. However, City are also desperate to add the Forest talisman to their ranks as a replacement for the departing Bernardo Silva, who is set to join FC Barcelona on a free transfer. United’s noisy neighbours have been leading the charge in recent months, with Anderson favouring the blue half of Manchester over the red, despite Pep Guardiola calling time on his 10-year tenure at the Etihad. United’s hierarchy are intent on making a “serious play” to hijack this move as they refuse to give up hope of striking a deal for a talent sporting director Jason Wilcox is understood to be obsessed with – but the window of opportunity is narrowing. Time is Running Out David Ornstein revealed City had “submitted an opening offer” last night, which was swiftly rejected by Forest, who are believed to be looking for a British record fee for a midfielder. However, the Citizens are expected to return with a “massive” second bid, and there is “growing confidence” an agreement will be reached before the World Cup kicks off next week. “TEAMtalk can reveal that lines of communication between the two clubs remain open, with discussions continuing over a structure that could eventually satisfy all parties. “Importantly, confidence remains high that an agreement can be reached. Sources close to the situation believe there is still a strong chance of a breakthrough before the World Cup kicks off, with both clubs keen to establish clarity over Anderson’s future sooner rather than later.” The tournament in North America, where Anderson is currently with England, opens next Friday (June 11) with Mexico facing South Africa. If City hope to strike a deal before then, this gives United a week to launch their “serious play”, or risk the midfielder agreeing to join the wrong half of the city uninterrupted. Final Thoughts If the Red Devils were able to pull off a blockbuster hijack for Anderson, it would be the type of seismic shift of power INEOS have been searching for since taking the helm at Old Trafford in 2024. Unfortunately, the number of needs in Michael Carrick’s squad makes the prospect of a club-record fee being tabled increasingly unlikely, with reinforcements needed in goal, on the left-hand side and up front. There are 115 reasons why Anderson should choose the hallowed ground the Theatre of Dreams is built upon, but the pull of the Etihad remains attractive to players’ bank accounts as much as their careers. United will likely need to keep searching for Casemiro‘s heir, barring any bombshell late twists. Featured image Dan Istidene 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.
Hurts a lot: Ex-United ace explains why he and Paul Pogba failed to thrive at Old Trafford
Manchester United have been home to some ferocious strikers in the past, but the position has been a weak spot in the squad in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era. The legendary Scottish manager famously signed Robin van Persie from Arsenal ahead of his final season, with the Dutchman subsequently powering the Red Devils to the league title. Sir Alex had always built his teams around goal-hungry No. 9s, but the Red Devils have mostly struggled to find a capable goalscorer in the past decade. The English giants perhaps missed a trick by failing to sign Harry Kane in the summer of 2023, before his move to Bayern Munich. United, instead, opted for Rasmus Hojlund, who struggled to impress at Old Trafford and joined Napoli on loan last summer before the move was made permanent earlier this month. INEOS brought in Benjamin Sesko as the Dane’s replacement last year, and the young Slovenian has enjoyed a decent debut campaign, scoring 12 goals. Benjamin Sesko Stats by Coach At United CoachAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow cardsRed cardsMinutes played Michael Carrick137-1-595′ Darren Fletcher23—180′ Ruben Amorim17211-1042′ Total32121201817′ Source: Transfermarkt. The last No. 9 who truly captured the imagination of the Old Trafford faithful was Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who arrived in the summer of 2016. The iconic Swede’s replacement at the Theatre of Dreams, Romelu Lukaku, has now outlined why he failed to get going with United. Lukaku laments joining United too early in his career Speaking to Canal+, Lukaku insisted that both he and Paul Pogba joined United too early in their careers. He said: “It was good, but I think we were too young at the time. We are both alphas.” “And that’s something, one day I’d like to sit down with him and tell him, ‘If we had been together with the mentality we have today, it would have been dangerous.’ Very dangerous. Really, really dangerous. It hurts; it hurts a lot.” United spent £89 million to bring Pogba back to Old Trafford from Juventus in the summer of 2016, before investing £75 million in Lukaku the following year. The Belgian striker spent two seasons at Old Trafford, scoring 42 goals and registering 12 assists in 96 games, before leaving for Inter Milan in 2019. Pogba’s stay at Old Trafford did not live up to expectations either. United had hoped that their former academy graduate would become the cornerstone of their new project, but the Frenchman only won the Europa League and the EFL Cup during his time at the club. Pogba eventually left in 2022 as a free agent to return to Turin. Lack of maturity hurt Lukaku at United Lukaku went on to add that Manchester City’s dominance during that period also affected their integration into the squad. He said: “Manchester City were much stronger; they got 100 points in the Premier League. But if you look at how we started that season — 12 points from 12, and playing really well. 4–0 here, 4–0 there, 4–0 again, bang, bang, bang.” “And then… with hindsight — I don’t want to start anything — but with hindsight, if we had been… if I had the shoulders, the maturity, and we walked into that dressing room at 27 or 28 years old, it would have been completely different.” Lukaku finished his first campaign at Old Trafford with 27 goals and nine assists in 51 appearances. While he endured a dip in form in his second season, fans will remember him for spearheading that spectacular comeback win over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League. Final Thoughts While United are set to part ways with Casemiro this summer, they have an experienced dressing room with the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire and Tom Heaton in the midst. The presence of Michael Carrick and Jonny Evans, who know what it means to represent the Red Devils, will also help maintain the standards in the dressing room that were perhaps lacking in the past. Meanwhile, Sesko registered 10 goals in his last 15 games for United, suggesting that he is coming to terms with the rigours of English football. With INEOS expected to further invest in the squad this summer, fans will hope that the Slovenian can come into his own next season and become the No. 9 they have been craving. Featured image Francesco Pecoraro 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.
Former United coach “interested” in PL top job, Carrick knows him well – report
Manchester United have recently resolved their own coaching dilemma. United’s coaching dilemma The club decided to sack Ruben Amorim in January and appointed Michael Carrick as interim coach. Carrick delivered such impressive results that United secured a top-three finish and Champions League football for next season. As a result, the former United midfielder was offered a permanent role at the club, which he accepted last month. Kieran McKenna Former Manchester United coach Kieran McKenna had previously been linked to the Old Trafford hot seat. The Northern Irishman joined United’s academy in 2016 and was promoted to assistant manager under Jose Mourinho. He continued in that position under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, working alongside Carrick. The 40-year-old joined Ipswich Town in 2021 and helped secure promotion from League One to the Championship, and then to the Premier League. The Tractor Boys were relegated in 2025 but fought back this season to secure a second-place finish, which sealed promotion back to the top flight. Rumours of departure Despite leading Ipswich back to the big time, there have been rumours that McKenna may leave the club should a bigger position be offered to him. Before appointing Marco Rose, AFC Bournemouth were considering a move for the former United assistant. TalkSPORT report that, “Kieran McKenna is interested in replacing Marco Silva as Fulham manager.” Silva seems certain to take over from Jose Mourinho at SL Benfica this summer. What’s more, “McKenna is viewed as Fulham’s number one target” to replace the Portuguese manager. Celtic have also been linked to the manager as of late, but any deal to bring in McKenna could be complicated by an £8 million buyout clause in his contract. Former Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank is also said to be in the mix for the job at Craven Cottage. Kieran McKenna Ipswich record Games managedWonDrawsLossesWin % 222105645347.3 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.
Door left ajar for United as Forest reject huge offer from rivals for Elliot Anderson – The Athletic
Manchester United are searching for several midfielders this summer to replace Casemiro. What’s more, it is likely that Manuel Ugarte will also leave the club after the World Cup concludes. Ederson signed up United have already agreed a fee with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson, who is expected to join the club in July. The club are also reportedly in discussions with West Ham United regarding Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes, who impressed in the Premier League last season. United are also keen to sign a third midfielder and have been linked with players such as Sandro Tonali, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Elliot Anderson. It has previously been reported that Anderson is the club’s top target, but they face significant competition from rivals Manchester City for the player’s signature. Ready to pounce Manchester City have been the club most engaged in talks with Nottingham Forest over the England international, and The Athletic has provided a significant update. Highly respected journalist David Ornstein has posted on X that, “Manchester City have submitted opening offer to Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson.” The journalist confirmed that the bid was swiftly rejected by Forest, but that the pursuit is still ongoing. Bosses from both clubs reportedly spoke at a UEFA dinner last week, but there is no evidence that a deal for Anderson was being negotiated. There is no indication of what the offer was, but numerous sources have suggested that it would require a bid of over £100 million, if not a British record transfer fee, to convince Forest to sell. 🚨 EXCL: Manchester City submit opening offer to Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson. #MCFC bid rejected by #NFFC but pursuit ongoing. Club bosses spoke at UEFA dinner last week (no suggestion it was to negotiate deal). W/ @lauriewhitwell @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/ZCZbfRgZLY — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 3, 2026 The Peoples Person has reported that United have not yet given up on signing Anderson and that the club are ready to hijack any deal for the midfielder. If City become involved in lengthy, protracted negotiations, United could look to take advantage of City’s weary stance on the issue. Furthermore, City certainly have a history of walking away from deals they deem too expensive, and this could provide United with a pathway to completing a deal. Elliot Anderson Stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played Premier League3837448-3,335′ UEFA Europa League128-131833′ FA Cup——- EFL Cup——- Total5045451114,168′ Featured image by Alex Livesey/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 star’s brace sees him shoot up nation’s all-time record list, within touching distance of top spot
Manchester United had two players in international action last night. With numerous players involved in the World Cup this summer, Manchester United’s players are currently taking part in international friendlies with their national teams. Patrick Dorgu Dorgu has come to life under Michael Carrick at Manchester United. The Dane scored spectacular goals against Arsenal and Manchester City in January before suffering an injury blow. He returned to the team at the end of the season and scored and assisted in the final game of the season against Brighton and Hove Albion. Dorgu lined up as a left winger, as he has been doing under Michael Carrick recently. The winger had one shot that was blocked and made no key passes in Denmark’s 0-0 draw with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Dorgu failed with his only cross attempt and completed 75% of his passes. He also failed to win any duels or tackles in a disappointing 45 minutes on the pitch. Former Red Devils Rasmus Hojlund and Christian Eriksen were also in action for the Scandinavian side. James Scanlon The Manchester United youngster endured a tough loan spell at Swindon Town, where he barely kicked a ball in anger. The 19-year-old was called up to international duty for Gibraltar in their 4-0 victory over the British Virgin Islands. After 32 minutes, he was free in the box and rolled the ball into the net after the ball was squared into the penalty area. Scanlon added another goal later on, and his brace means he has now scored four goals for his national team in just 23 appearances. It also means he has moved up to third in his nation’s all-time goalscoring charts despite his tender age. Only Roy Chipolina, with five goals, and Liam Walker, with eight, have more goals for the tiny nation. Feature 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 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 in hot pursuit of Liverpool forward, prolific goalscorer looks set to exit Anfield – report
It has been more than six decades since Manchester United and Liverpool transferred a player directly between the clubs. However, the northwest rivals attempt to raid each other’s academies occasionally. In 2021, the Red Devils convinced winger Ethan Ennis to reject the Merseyside giants’ contract offer and move to Carrington. Ennis remains on United’s books after loan spells at Doncaster Rovers and Fleetwood Town. Now, the Mancunians are trying to snatch another talent from their rivals’ hands. Manchester United set their sights on Vincent Joseph According to The Secret Scout, a reputable source for youth football and transfer news, Liverpool’s 16-year-old striker Vincent Joseph “looks set to leave” the club, having been left out of their announcement of scholars. The Secret Scout posted on X that United “hold strong interest” in the young striker, who has raised eyebrows with his physicality and link-up ability. 🚨 Liverpool’s 16-Year-old Vincent Joseph looks set to leave as he is left off Liverpool’s announcement of scholars. #LFC Sources close to TSS claim Manchester United hold strong interest, whilst Bayern and Dortmund have also sent scouts on multiple occasions to watch. #mufc… pic.twitter.com/nuvc3lE5l6 — TheSecretScout (@TheSecretScout_) June 3, 2026 Furthermore, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have reportedly also sent scouts on multiple occasions to watch Joseph. The England U16 international made two appearances in the U18 Premier League last term, scoring an impressive three goals. “Interesting to see where he ends up. Not many top number 9s around. He will be in demand,” TSS added. Manchester United admire Chelsea prodigy United and Bayern are also thought to be among the admirers of Chelsea’s defensive gem Josh Acheampong. Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming the 20-year-old towering defender has landed on United’s radar. However, it is believed Chelsea have turned down approaches from several unnamed clubs as they consider Acheampong untouchable. Much has been made about INEOS’s desire to make marquee additions following United’s qualification for the Champions League, but their interest in the likes of Joseph and Acheampong suggests the club’s hierarchy are equally keen on bringing in young stars with high potential. Featured image Michael Regan 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!
Blockbuster update: Glazers considering selling their stake in United, INEOS and Middle-Eastern parties watching on – report
Leave the transfer news aside for a moment, because a blockbuster update on the future of Manchester United has just dropped. Bloomberg have reported that some members of the Glazers family are considering selling their stake in the club. The United fanbase have long been at war with the lecherous American family for dismantling the greatest club in England purely for monetary benefits. Protest after protest have taken place, and finally, the Glazers had ceded sporting control and minority stake to Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group. Certain members of the Glazers family open to selling their stake Now, it seems more stake could be about to be put up on the market with some family members trying to convince others to let their shares go as well. “Some members of the billionaire Glazer family have been debating whether to sell their stake in Manchester United FC, after more than 20 years of ownership that has often been blighted by fan protest, people familiar with the matter said. “Several stakeholders in the US-based Glazer family have been studying the possibility of divesting part or all of their holdings in the English Premier League football club, according to the people. “The internal discussions initially centered on stake sales by some individual family members, who are now hoping to convince others to join them, the people said.” Fans remain apprehensive, INEOS or Middle-Eastern parties will be watching on There is no mention of whether Joel and Avram Glazer are on board with the idea. The duo are executive co-chairmen at the club, maintaining majority voting control. While this news should ideally excite the fanbase, they have seen such scenarios play out in the past and it is only natural that many will remain skeptical. In theory, INEOS could buy up the shares on offer and potentially take majority control or the news of a sale could attract interest from wealthy Middle-Eastern parties. The Glazers could be doing this to test the waters before a full sale. Interesting times await the club! 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 have “not given up” on beating noisy neighbours to the punch for elite PL superstar – report
Manchester United’s midfield revamp is starting to take shape following the club’s acquisition of Ederson from Atalanta. The Brazilian is expected to be the first of three new arrivals to compensate for the departures of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte. Mateus Fernandes of West Ham United is reportedly next in line, but the chase has been complicated due to the Hammers’ asking price and Real Madrid’s entry into the race. Both the Serie A star and the Portugal international are not seen as Casemiro’s successor, with INEOS earmarking Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest as the perfect fit. City yet to agree a fee for Elliot Anderson The problem with the situation is Forest’s asking price and the fact that Manchester City are currently leading the race. A gap in valuation remains between both clubs, which will allow the Red Devils to pull off an unlikely hijack should they wish to go ahead with their plans. While it has been reported that INEOS do not want to get embroiled in a bidding war and protracted negotiations, The Daily Mail have claimed that United have not yet given up. “Fans have their hearts set on more eye-catching targets like Elliot Anderson, Aurelien Tchouameni and Sandro Tonali. United have not given up “United will sign at least one more central midfielder this summer and have not given up on Anderson, despite the feeling that he is destined for Manchester City.” Whether anything comes out of this remains to be seen, but it is heartening to see the 20-time English league champions pushing their noisy neighbours all the way, despite City’s unlimited wealth. Signing alternatives like Tchouameni or Tonali will be far from smooth either, due to Real Madrid’s stance and the Italian’s asking price and wage demands. All eyes are on how INEOS tackle this whole mess. After a fantastic five-month spell, Michael Carrick will need all the help he can get if he is to become successful in his first full season in charge. Feature image Jack Thomas 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… 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
