A colourful ‘young adult’ has reportedly offered his services to Manchester United after a security breach at Carrington.In his latest update on Centre Devils, Man Utd journalist Sully reveals the details behind a surreal incident that ensued at the club’s training ground on Monday.The majority of Ruben Amorim’s squad were enjoying a second day off after registering their third victory in a row at the expense of Brighton on Saturday, while Harry Maguire underwent some personalised training as he aims to make a swift recovery from the slight physical issue that ruled him out of the weekend action.However, what was supposed to be a quiet Monday at Carrington, was anything but.Pranker asks for Man United contract, claims he plays in midfieldAs the Man Utd insider tells it, a ‘young adult’ breached the security at the training ground after claiming to be a young player who had a trial at the club.This individual then proceeded to ask United’s staff to hand him a contract, while allegedly claiming ‘he can play in midfield’.(Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)Needless to say, the individual got exposed rather quickly and was escorted out of the training facility, but only after causing quite a stir.The source describes this person as a social media ‘influencer’ who intended to record the whole experience on camera as a prank.Man Utd stars amused by intruder incidentWhile Man Utd players weren’t at the facility to witness these absurd scenes, most of them reportedly found the incident amusing and had a good laugh about it.The same goes for fans on social media, with some of them quipping about how the club has finally found an alternative to Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte in the middle of the park.The Red Devils are currently enjoying their best run since Amorim’s arrival almost a year ago, so this light-hearted incident certainly won’t upset the feel-good mood engulfing the club.
Scholes & Sherwood in complete agreement that United are pushing to cut ties with a player who has ‘loads of ability’
Paul Scholes and Tim Sherwood have agreed that Jadon Sancho, whilst inconsistent, has ‘loads of ability’.It’s a sentiment that a large majority of Manchester United fans might dispute, given how poorly the player fared throughout his Old Trafford stint.Even now, Sancho is still contracted to the club, but has spent the last one-and-a-half seasons out on loan with Borussia Dortmund (second half of 2023/2024), Chelsea (2024/2025) and now Aston Villa (2025/2026).How Sancho’s move to Villa Park came to fruition(Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images)Neither Dortmund nor Chelsea pushed to sign the outcast Red permanently upon the culmination of his spells. In fact, the latter even went as far as paying a £5 million penalty to send him back to Manchester and bypass their £25 million buy obligation.It then took Sancho the entirety of the summer to find a suitor to join, with his enormous wages deterring several sides from engaging in negotiations.Eventually, Villa decided they would take a punt on the 25-year-old – albeit only with another loan agreement – and added him to Unai Emery’s ranks on deadline day.Sancho has since featured sparingly in the Midlands; he has yet to start a league fixture, but was deployed from the off for their Europa League defeat to Go Ahead Eagles last week and their third-round Carabao Cup tie against Brentford, which saw the Villans knocked out on penalties.In the league, he has made only two appearances thus far and been an unused substitute on three occasions. Against Manchester City on Sunday, Sancho was brought on to replace the injured Emi Buendia in the 29th minute and was later substituted out of the action, lasting only 45 minutes.Scholes and Sherwood in agreement over Sancho(Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)Amidst the winger’s ongoing woes, Sherwood and Scholes weighed in on the situation on ‘The Good, The Bad & The Football’ podcast. The former said: “I like the boy.“I think he’s got – I don’t know him as a person – but I think he’s got a lot of ability.”Scholes chimed in: “Loads of ability.”“He needs to do it on a regular basis. You know, on a consistent basis, and if he does that, I mean, he’s good enough to play, you know, [at an] enormous amount of clubs,” concluded the former Tottenham Hotspur man.
Man United first-team star who’s training with the squad every week now ‘highly unlikely’ to play for the club again
Despite being included in the matchday squad for Manchester United’s weekend win, Tyrell Malacia is reportedly ‘highly unlikely’ to play for the club again, as per Samuel Luckhurst.The Dutch international became the last-remaining member of Ruben Amorim’s ‘bomb squad’ last month when he failed to secure a summer move elsewhere.What happened with Malacia during the transfer window?(Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)Malacia was on the cusp of joining Spanish outfit Elche on loan for the season until the deal fell through at the very final stages due to disagreements over financial terms.He was then approached by Kayserispor, which would’ve seen him follow Andre Onana to Turkey, but he declined the move.As a result, the full-back was reintegrated into first-team training at Carrington, though he has yet to feature for the side in 2025/2026. 🚨📸 | Tyrell Malacia feeling the love from Manchester United players on Instagram. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/1OvOfgGqL1 — (fan) Frank 🧠🇵🇹 (@AmorimEra_) October 22, 2025Signed by Erik ten Hag in July 2022, Malacia only played for the manager throughout 2022/2023. Then, on the final day of the Premier League campaign, he sustained a knee injury that would keep him out of action for 18 months.When he returned to action, Ten Hag had been succeeded by Amorim, who was keen on adding a more attack-minded wing-back to his ranks – hence the eventual signing of Patrick Dorgu in January.Malacia overseeing his final season as a Red(Photo via MUFC’s official website)Malacia made eight appearances for Amorim in all competitions before he was shipped out on loan to PSV Eindhoven. He ended his stint with an Eredivisie winners’ medal to his name, but they opted against making his transfer permanent.The 26-year-old is now in the final eight months of his deal at Old Trafford and, while United do have the option of extending his stay by an additional 12 months via his one-year option, you’d imagine they’ll decide to call time on Malacia’s Red Devils tenure and allow him to explore a new venture as a free agent.
‘Sources confirm’: Romano drops Weds afternoon update on Man Utd midfield targets as ‘way more likely’ claim made
Manchester United retain their longstanding interest in Angelo Stiller amid INEOS’ ongoing quest to sign a young, but still proven, midfielder.In the summer window, United were linked with the VfB Stuttgart star and a host of other targets, such as Carlos Baleba, but failed to get any deal over the line before deadline day.It’s thought that, after shelling out over £200 million to grant Ruben Amorim an entirely new frontline – consisting of Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha – they conceded that not all areas of the squad could be strengthened in one window.Alas, the midfield situation was put on the back burner, with reports now suggesting they could target a mid-season acquisition, perhaps on a loan basis, to bolster Amorim’s options for the second half of 2025/2026.Angelo Stiller opens door to Stuttgart exit Stiller has earned five senior caps for Germany since making his debut last September. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images)Stiller, 24, is said to be open to leaving Stuttgart in 2026. Whether that’ll be to Old Trafford, however, remains to be seen.United will certainly be in the mix, though. Whilst weighing in on the club’s links to the German international this afternoon, Fabrizio Romano told GiveMeSport: “Sources confirm the appreciation by the Red Devils.”The reporter goes on to disclose that Stiller has been on United’s shortlist for years. Nowadays, their potential pursuit is likely to be spearheaded by Director of Football Jason Wilcox, who’s been ‘very attentive’ to the player’s form and development. Angelo Stiller has averaged 9.72 progressive passes p90 over the last year, putting him in the top 2% of central midfielders across Europe’s top five leagues. Elite distributor. 📈📈📈 pic.twitter.com/UnMWYJmQxA — Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) October 24, 2025Stuttgart outline Stiller valuation In regard to how much a transfer might cost, United are looking at a fee in the region of £44 -53 million in the event that Stuttgart buy out his release clause.Much to fans’ dismay, Romano claims a switch is ‘way more likely’ to take place next summer as opposed to January.
£31m Bundesliga ace makes final decision on ‘shock’ Man United January loan transfer
Jobe Bellingham reportedly has no desire to join Manchester United in January despite his ongoing struggles at Borussia Dortmund.In recent weeks, the youngest Bellingham brother has been linked with a mid-season switch to Old Trafford as INEOS make plans to bolster Ruben Amorim’s ranks in midfield.It came after the 20-year-old had begun falling out of favour in Germany, just a matter of months after he bid farewell to Sunderland to complete a £31 million move to Die Borussen.How Jobe Bellingham is faring in 2025/2026Bellingham opted against plying his trade in the English top-flight when he left Sunderland over the summer. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)Bellingham has not started a Bundesliga game since the end of August, while his time on the pitch has not exceeded the 25-minute mark since September 13, with head coach Niko Kovac utilising the youngster sparingly thus far.He has been called upon elsewhere, though, having played the full 90 minutes of Dortmund’s Champions League clash with Copenhagen last week, where he returned two assists in the 4-2 win, as well as 120 minutes of the side’s second-round DFB Pokal tie away to Eintracht Frankfurt.The Birmingham City graduate will be hoping that his performances, in time, will do enough to move himself up in Kovac’s pecking order.Bellingham rules out January United moveBellingham played a key role in the Black Cats earning promotion last term. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)As per The Mirror, Bellingham would rather stay put and fight for his place rather than join United in two months’ time in what’s been deemed a ‘shock’ move.It would’ve only been a half-season stint, but, from the player’s perspective, he might struggle even more for minutes based on the fact United aren’t in Europe and have already exited the Carabao Cup. Whether INEOS will retain their interest until the summer window and pursue a deal then remains to be seen.
The ‘obvious’ one – Man United hellbent on signing ‘outstanding’ EPL star for three reasons
Manchester United are determined to add reinforcement to the middle of the park, as Adam Wharton emerges as one of their main targets.Last summer, the Red Devils made wholesale changes in the attacking department, bringing in Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, while offloading the members of the so-called ‘bomb squad’.But despite the club’s dire need for a new midfielder, that department remained unattended. Nevertheless, with Casemiro expected to depart once his contract expires in June, a new addition will be mandatory, especially with Manuel Ugarte failing to convince.Why Adam Wharton is deemed the best fit for Man UnitedAt this stage, Man Utd are being linked with various profiles, whether from the Premier League or across the English Channel. The shortlist includes Carlos Baleba, Elliot Anderson, Jobe Bellingham, and Conor Gallagher.Nevertheless, Manchester Evening News journalist Jack Flintham believes that MUFC have an ‘obvious’ first choice in Adam Wharton.The source argues why the Crystal Palace star is the perfect candidate to strengthen Amorim’s squad next season.(Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)First, the early exploits of Mbeumo and Cunha may have convinced INEOS that signing EPL-proven players is the safest choice, even though Senne Lammens has been equally impressive, even though he made the move from the Belgian top flight.Second, the 22-year-old should swiftly adjust to Ruben Amorim’s system, given how Palace play with a similar 3-4-3 under the tutelage of Oliver Glasner.Finally, Wharton can feature either as a No.6 or a No.8. Hence, he would be able to replace Casemiro as a holding midfielder, but can also inherit Bruno Fernandes’ role should the captain return to his original No.10 role, or depart the club at the end of the season.Would Wharton solve Man Utd’s midfield issues on his own?The ‘outstanding’ midfielder would certainly add some much-needed quality in the middle of the park, but one might wonder if a double pivot of Wharton and Bruno would be too ‘light’, leaving the backline a bit exposed. Wharton’s career stats Appearances Goals Assists Crystal Palace 56 0 6 Blackburn 21 4 5 Blackburn U21 24 2 5 Therefore, Man Utd should ideally sign at least two new midfielders in 2026, giving Amorim various combinations to choose from. It has been suggested that signing both Wharton and Baleba could be an option, but the Cameroonian’s early-season form at Brighton has been far from encouraging.
“This week” – Amorim receives major injury boost on ‘terrific’ Man Utd star
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim could have Harry Maguire at his disposal in the coming days, and potentially count on his services in the weekend.The 32-year-old was the ultimate hero at Anfield, as he rose above his marker to score the late winner against Liverpool.However, Maguire was ruled out of Saturday’s contest against Brighton with an injury. Amorim had revealed that the defender and Mason Mount were both in doubt in his pre-match press conference on Friday. While the midfielder managed to overcome his scare and earn a call-up, the big centre-back was nowhere to be seen on matchday.Harry Maguire suffered a slight injury ahead of Brighton clashEven though the Red Devils managed to prevail in his absence, some would argue that the Sheffield native’s presence may have prevented the Seagulls’ uprising in the second, as they managed to rally from 3-0 to 3-2, before being quelled by Bryan Mbeumo’s late strike.Therefore, Amorim and his staff will be hoping to have Maguire at their disposal as swiftly as possible.Thankfully for Man Utd, Carrington insider Sully confirms that the Englishman has been making significant progress on the training ground.(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)In his latest update on Centre Devils, the journalist revealed that Maguire has been ‘working extremely hard’ to regain match fitness.The former Leicester star did a strength and rehabilitation session on Monday, while his teammates were enjoying an extra day off. He’ll be hoping to rejoin group training at some point during the week, which would pave the way for a call-up against Nottingham Forest at the weekend.Maguire hoping to rejoin Man Utd teammates in training this weekWhile it remains to be seen if the big defender will recover in time, Amorim will be able to rely on Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Luke Shaw at the back, as he continues to await the return of Lisandro Martinez from his long injury layoff. Maguire’s stats with Man Utd managers Appearances Goals Assists Ruben Amorim 39 5 2 Erik ten Hag 71 5 3 Ralf Rangnick 21 1 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 121 6 4 Since Amorim likes to introduce a fresh pair of legs at the back during the second half, Maguire’s return to action would be a major boost.The England international has been a player reborn since Amorim’s appointment last November. Gary Liniker hailed Maguire’s ‘terrific’ displays under the Portuguese manager.
Man United Urged Not To Sign “Goal Machine” Harry Kane Amid £56m Release Clause Claim
BACK Dylan Oakley Oct 29th 2025 Man United have been told by former coach Benni McCarthy that they shouldn’t sign Harry Kane even if they get the chance. The Red Devils are in a good spot at the moment; They have won their last three Premier League games, with the most recent being a 4-2 win against Brighton over the weekend. United are looking more and more like a potential top-four team under Ruben Amorim. They signed striker Benjamin Sesko in the summer transfer window for a fee of £74m, and so far, he has scored two goals in nine Premier League games for the Red Devils. Despite that, reports have suggested that United could sign another striker, with a name potentially available in the summer being former Tottenham star Harry Kane. Kane has scored 12 goals in eight league games for Bayern Munich this season, and could have a £56m release clause in the summer should he decide he wants to leave the German club and return to the Premier League. Man United have been named as a potential side who could go after him, alongside Tottenham and Chelsea. Man United told not to sign Harry Kane Everyone will agree that Kane is one of the best strikers in Premier League history, however, former Man United coach Benni McCarthy believes that it would be a mistake for Amorim to sign Kane, despite his otherworldly goal-scoring record. McCarthy said in an interview with BestBettingSites.co.uk: “He’s a goal machine. But I’m not sure, with how Ruben Amorim plays, that Harry Kane is what he needs. I think Harry Kane is a little bit free. He’s all over the pitch. “At Man Utd, when you’re the No. 9, you should be in the box. And yes, he scores goals. I would chop a hand off to have Harry Kane in that United squad. But the manager will stick to his guns. He has his philosophy and that’s his principles. And he ain’t changing it for anyone. “I don’t see Harry Kane fitting into what he’s trying to do, what he wants to achieve, how he wants to play football in that system. The fact is that Harry Kane is in his thirties now. So how many good years are you still going to get out of him? He might cost £56 million because of the release clause, but maybe more if he doesn’t activate it. Then you’re gonna have him for two, three seasons. Two seasons maybe at his best. So, unfortunately, I think that United should look elsewhere.” Click here to see Man United’s upcoming fixtures and league table position.
Benni McCarthy Names The “Beast” He Thinks Would Be The “Ideal” Replacement for Casemiro In Man United’s Midfield
BACK David Tully Oct 29th 2025 Former Man United coach Benni McCarthy believes the Red Devils should step up their pursuit of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. Ruben Amorim’s side were heavily linked with the Cameroon international during the last transfer window and asked by BestBettingSites.co.uk who he would sign in January, McCarthy replied: “I think Carlos Baleba from Brighton. I think United needs more muscle. They need legs. They need power. And Baleba would be perfect. Alongside Kobbie, Casemiro, he’d be ideal with either of them. With Mainoo, both of them are so young, the future could not get any brighter. That would be my ideal.” “They need explosiveness. They need a beast in that midfield because Casimiro is now past his best. He’s aging, so the club needs to start thinking about life after Casimiro, when he eventually leaves Man United, and then he leaves the team in capable hands.” Brighton won’t sell Baleba in January Unless Ruben Amorim’s side are willing to pay in excess of £100m, it seems unlikely that the Seagulls will agree to offload the midfielder midway through the season. Reports suggest that owner Tony Bloom is keen to wait until next summer when he believes that there will be more competition for Baleba’s signature, which could help jack up the price. Will Man United target another player? Despite some positive results in recent weeks, there is a good case for the club strengthening in the middle of the park when the transfer window reopens. Several options have been suggested. A loan offer for Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher has been mentioned, with the Red Devils having also tried to sign him on a temporary basis back in August. Borussia Dortmund’s Jobe Bellingham, Sporting Lisbon’s Morten Hjulmand, Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, Chelsea’s Andrey Santos and Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson are also on the club’s radar. Read more about the Manchester United First Team Squad for 2025/26 here David Tully David has worked as a football reporter for the last fifteen years. Having started as an intern at Snack Media, he then went on to become a freelancer, working on various different sites. At the start of 2023, he took up his current role as content writer for National World’s Football News Network.
Man United now plotting how they can prise £18m Chelsea star from Stamford Bridge in January
Manchester United and Juventus are preparing to go head-to-head in pursuit of Andrey Santos in 2026.According to a brand new report from TuttoJuve, both clubs have set their sights on the young starlet as he struggles to cement a starting role under Enzo Maresca.United and Andrey Santos: What’s been said?(Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)The Italian outlet adds United are ‘firmly targeting’ Santos, whom they view as an ‘investment for the future’, given he’s only 21 years old.However, Chelsea are reluctant to facilitate the midfielder’s departure, not least to a direct Premier League rival – one who trumped them 2-1 at Old Trafford on September 20.Santos arrived at Stamford Bridge from boyhood club Vasco de Gama in January 2023 before returning to the Rio de Janeiro outfit on loan.It’s thought the deal was in the region of £18 million, and they have since rejected a £45 million bid from Nottingham Forest over the summer, indicating just how highly the player is valued in West London. The four-capped Brazil international has started twice in the opening nine Premier League matches this term and missed out on the win against Liverpool due to injury. He has been utilised five times off the bench and was an unused substitute for their 2-2 draw with Brentford.Chelsea unwilling to sell Santos to another English club(Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)Speculation has strongly suggested INEOS will add a midfielder to Ruben Amorim’s ranks in two months’ time after opting against bolstering the position in the closing stages of the summer; talks were held with Carlos Baleba, but nothing materialised due to Brighton and Hove Albion’s £100m+ valuation.Chelsea have endured fluctuating form this term, with their loss to newly-promoted Sunderland over the weekend leaving them ninth-placed in the table.As such, you’d imagine they’d be even more reluctant to part ways with one of their most valuable and coveted assets.
