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United legend explains how surprise duo convinced him to hang up his boots
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has revealed how Brazilian duo Rafael and Fabio convinced him that it was time to hang up his boots. The English right-back rose through the ranks at Old Trafford and was part of the fabled Class of ’92 that took the world by storm under Sir Alex Ferguson. The legendary Scottish manager drew on the Red Devils’ illustrious history of promoting youth and built a team that blew the Premier League away. Neville was a first-team regular for the English giants when they secured a historic treble in the 1998/99 campaign. The English right-back went on to retain his place in the starting XI as Sir Alex rebuilt his team over the years, before picking up the armband in 2005 following Roy Keane’s departure. He was heavily involved in United’s Champions League win in 2008 as well. Neville ultimately retired in the summer of 2011, having registered seven goals and 49 assists in 602 appearances across competitions for United. The Englishman won 21 trophies with the Red Devils, including eight Premier League titles, three FA Cups, and two Champions League trophies. Gary Neville: Trophies won with United CompetitionYear/Season of win Premier League1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2008–09 FA Cup1995–96, 1998–99, 2003–04 Football League Cup2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10 FA Community Shield1996, 1997, 2008 UEFA Champions League1998–99, 2007–08 Intercontinental Cup1999 FIFA Club World Cup2008 Source: Wikipedia. After a failed managerial stint with Valencia, Neville has made a successful foray into football punditry. The iconic full-back, who spent his entire career with United, recently shed light on the circumstances surrounding his retirement. United’s succession plans for Neville Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville revealed how the arrival of the Da Silva twins convinced him that it was time to retire. He said: “They [Rafael and Fabio] were the boys who convinced me that my Man Utd career was over.” “I always remember in training watching how sharp they were to the ball. Watching how quick they were to the tackle, the ability to go and take the ball off wide players and wingers, Rafael was the one taking my position.” “I remember him just coming in and sort of ratting and aggressive, and I’m thinking, ‘I’m nowhere near’. This is what I was.” Da Silva brothers failed to live up to expectations Sir Alex Ferguson brought Rafael and Fabio to Old Trafford from Fluminense in January 2008, perhaps in preparation for Neville’s eventual retirement. The Brazilian twins generated much excitement among fans, who were enticed by their spirit and tenacity. Rafael eventually became the first-choice right-back in the Scottish manager’s final years at Old Trafford. He would go on to register five goals and 14 assists in 170 games for the English giants, winning three Premier League titles among a host of other silverware. Fabio, who was Patrice Evra’s understudy, struggled with injuries, making 56 appearances for the club and winning one Premier League title. The Brazilian twins were offloaded following the arrival of former manager Louis van Gaal, with Fabio moving to Cardiff City in the summer of 2014 and Rafael joining Lyon a year later. Final Thoughts Sir Alex signed the Da Silva twins to lay down succession plans for an iconic servant of the club. While the move was not entirely successful, fans will fondly remember the Brazilian duo for their combative nature, and Rafael for that famous goal in the 2-1 comeback win over Liverpool in the 2012/13 season. 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.
Red-hot United star eyeing bombshell switch to Stamford Bridge – report
Marcus Rashford’s uncertain future with FC Barcelona is leading his camp to consider alternative exits from Old Trafford this summer, including two of Manchester United’s major rivals, a new report reveals. The Clock is Ticking Fresh from retaining their La Liga title, Barcelona are already moving aggressively in the market to bolster Hansi Flick’s squad. A £70 million deal with Newcastle United has been struck to sign Anthony Gordon, while an ambitious raid on rivals Atletico Madrid for Julian Alvarez is in the works. However, the prospect of the Blaugrana exercising the £26m buy-option in the loan deal for Rashford is growing more distant by the day. The clause expires on 15 June, two days before England’s opening game at the World Cup. A number of meetings have been held between the two clubs in recent months, with Camp Nou executives communicating a desire to agree new terms, either with another loan or a price reduction. United have remained resolute in their response: pay up, or risk Rashford returning to M16 and being sold elsewhere. But Barcelona are intent on exploiting the 28-year-old’s desire to remain in Catalonia to force a compromise, safe in the knowledge he will reject offers elsewhere. However, this may prove a gamble which backfires, as Rashford and his camp are already eyeing different clubs who would be interested in his services if he lands back in England. Interest from London The Daily Mail reports Arsenal and Chelsea are two suitors who “could come knocking” this summer, provided the “price is right”. Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are also floated as possibilities, though a blockbuster switch to Barcelona’s arch-nemesis is not believed to be on the cards, even if Rashford retains a positive relationship with Jose Mourinho. Interestingly, Bayern’s potential interest would stem from having missed out on a deal for Gordon, after being trumped to the Merseyside native by Barcelona – which, in turn, has increased Rashford’s availability. United are understood to be reluctant to strengthen a domestic rival, but would consider proposals if the financials were convincing. Whether Arsenal or Chelsea will be willing to front the money required is an entirely different proposition, in terms of fee or salary. There is a strong desire to be rid of the Carrington graduate’s exorbitant contract once and for all, while his sale as an academy player would constitute pure profit under the Premier League’s profits and sustainability rules. Featured image Alex Caparros 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.
The best place: Former PSG ace urges red-hot marksman with 30 g/a last season to join United for one key reason
Manchester United have been home to some prolific strikers in the past, and it appears that they are eyeing another red-hot hitman ahead of the summer. The Red Devils vastly improved their attacking output after investing over £200 million in Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha last year. After registering just 44 goals in 38 league games in the 2024/25 campaign, United managed 69 goals in the Premier League in the recently concluded season. The English giants’ new attacking trident all hit double figures, helping the club secure third place in the league table and qualify for next season’s Champions League. However, INEOS are unwilling to rest on their laurels and are already planning further improvements to their frontline. While Sesko remains highly regarded at Old Trafford, he only turned 23 over the weekend and is hardly the finished article. United are now looking to sign an established No. 9 ahead of a busy season to help share the workload with the Slovenian and aid in his development. Recent reports suggest that Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is fast emerging as a priority target for the role. One of Europe’s finest strikers Osimhen spent time with Wolfsburg, Charleroi and Lille before arriving at Napoli in the summer of 2020. It was at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium that the Nigerian became a household name after lifting the Serie A title in the 2022/23 campaign. However, Osimhen’s relationship with the Italian giants deteriorated the following campaign, and he ultimately left the club in the summer of 2024 to complete a loan move to Istanbul. The 27 year old was a huge hit in his debut campaign in Turkey, helping Galatasaray lift the league title and finishing as top scorer. The Lions opted to sign him permanently last summer, and Osimhen responded by helping the club defend their league title. He registered 22 goals and eight assists in 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season for Galatasaray. Victor Osimhen Stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesStartsGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played Süper Lig22191558-1,713′ UEFA Champions League1010732-841′ Türkiye Kupası10–1-12′ TFF Süper Kupa——- Total332922811-2,566′ Source: Transfermarkt. Osimhen’s performances have already caused a stir at the Theatre of Dreams, and United legend Patrice Evra recently urged the club to sign the player this year. Former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defender Godwin Okpara has now expressed his opinion on the matter. Osimhen advised to join United Speaking to Soccernet, Okpara insisted that Osimhen should move to United this summer. He said: “For me, I would prefer him to go to Manchester United.” “He has already played in Belgium, France and Italy. Now, what comes next? If he can’t go to Spain, why not England? Manchester United is the best place for him because he will enjoy his football there.” Okpara also claimed that Osimhen will be a good fit at Old Trafford, adding: “The way he plays will fit perfectly into the Manchester United team. It would be the ideal platform for him to showcase his talents. It would be lovely for him to sign for Manchester United.” Final Thoughts Osimhen is under contract with Galatasaray until 2029, so prising him away is likely to be a costly affair. However, the Nigerian has also missed 19 games through various injuries since arriving in Turkey, and United must consider their options carefully before making a move. Featured image Ahmad Mora 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.
Official: United gem awarded special PL prize following debut season heroics
It was a fantastic end to the season for Manchester United as they secured a third-place Premier League finish, their highest in three years. Much of the credit has gone to Bruno Fernandes, for his record-breaking season, while the new-look attack has also garnered a lot of praise. But fans will agree that Senne Lammens’ arrival on deadline day was as big a reason given the impact the Belgian ended up having. Prior to the 23-year-old’s signing, both Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir were struggling in goal, and were consistently producing errors in big moments. What a debut season Senne Lammens enjoyed INEOS were forced to act, and in came the Belgian international for an initial £18.2 million. Several pundits raised doubts about whether such an inexperienced shot-stopper would succeed under the harsh glare of the Old Trafford lights. Making an instant impact for his new club ❤️@ManUtd’s goalkeeper Senne Lammens is @BarclaysFooty Transfer of the Season 🙌 pic.twitter.com/SG0Saqr6Gd — Premier League (@premierleague) June 1, 2026 But Senne Lammens proved to be an inspired signing, keeping eight clean sheets and making 79 saves. He ended up preventing more goals than any other goalkeeper in the Premier League this past season. Not only his saves, but the 6ft 3 in goalie radiated calmness when put under pressure inside the box. Senne Lammens picks up PL award He was commanding inside his area and hardly made any major mistakes despite the aerial and physical barrage from set-pieces. The United No. 31 was rightly nominated for the Premier League Transfer of the Season award alongside Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United), Rayan Cherki (Man City), Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal), Joao Pedro (Chelsea), Antoine Semenyo (Man City), Adrien Truffert (AFC Bournemouth) and Granit Xhaka (Sunderland). And as revealed by the official Premier League website, the United ace claimed the top honours after bagging the most votes from supporters. Senne Lammens will now look to enjoy a productive World Cup before returning to United as Carrick’s team aim to compete on four fronts next season. The goalie has already outlined his desire to keep improving, but INEOS will need to bring in proper backup now that both Onana and Bayindir are set to depart. Feature 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 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 legend plots ambitious move to link up with Pep Guardiola at shock club – report
Manchester United legend David Beckham has transformed Inter Miami into one of the world’s most talked-about clubs with a series of high-profile acquisitions. Over the last few years, Beckham has convinced global icon Lionel Messi and his former Barcelona teammates Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba to join his project in America. It has been widely reported that Inter Miami are also closing in on the signature of Casemiro, who is departing United this summer. However, Beckham has even more ambitious plans. Manchester United legend wants to link up with Pep Guardiola Pep Guardiola is another high-profile figure who has decided to leave Manchester this summer, having bid farewell to Manchester City after a decade-long stint. According to SportsBoom, Inter Miami are looking to persuade Pep Guardiola to take over at the helm, despite the Spaniard’s desire to take a sabbatical before returning to the dugout. His preference is thought to be managing England, Spain, or possibly even the United States. However, Guardiola’s representatives expect to receive numerous approaches this summer from clubs. David Beckham is among the club owners keen to test Guardiola’s resolve following Javier Mascherano’s decision to resign from the managerial position at the Major League Soccer giants. It is understood Beckham wants to make a “name” appointment to maintain Miami’s marketing appeal, and there is hope that Guardiola’s love for America might persuade him to think twice. Pep Guardiola receives message from Sir Alex Ferguson Despite his ties to the noisy neighbours, Guardiola is also highly admired by United great Sir Alex Ferguson. Speaking ahead of his final home game against Aston Villa, the Spanish tactician revealed that he received a message from Sir Alex, who congratulated him for his achievements at City. Pep said, “I know I had incredible success as a manager and it’s nice to be there. One of the biggest compliments I had was I got a message from Sir Alex Ferguson yesterday and that made me so happy.” 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 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!
United have “doubts” over these two veteran stars, Carrick has asked INEOS to bring in reinforcements – report
Apart from midfield, Manchester United have pressing issues to address both at the heart of defence and out wide on the left. Both Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt remain injury-prone while Harry Maguire, despite signing a new deal, is 33 years old. It would be a mistake for Michael Carrick to place all his trust in the veteran, knowing the Red Devils will play three times in a week. The same applies to the left-back spot. Luke Shaw did start all Premier League games this past term, but given his injury record, INEOS simply cannot afford not to strengthen in his position. Centre-back and left-back upgrades needed With Tyrell Malacia set to leave and Patrick Dorgu likely to play in a more advanced role, a new left-back needs to be signed. ESPN have revealed that the co-owners are aware that both Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw cannot handle three games in a week. This is why there are plans to reinforce the centre-back and left-back positions, along with the planned midfield revamp. “Central midfield is the priority. It’s an area of the squad which needed attention anyway, but particularly now after Casemiro’s departure. United will sign at least one midfielder, but it could be as many as three if the budget allows. Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw cannot be trusted “New permanent head coach Michael Carrick and the recruitment team are facing an issue in that, while the first XI needs strengthening, they also need more squad players to cope with the added demands of Champions League football next season. “Enquiries have been made about left wingers, central defenders and left backs. Luke Shaw is Carrick’s first-choice left back, but there are doubts about whether the 30-year-old will be able to handle three games a week next season. The same goes for 33-year-old Harry Maguire at centre back.” Bringing in three midfielders will take up most of the budget, so it remains to be seen how much is left over for the defence and left-back positions. The 20-time English league champions have Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven waiting in the wings to take over at centre-back. But both Harry Amass and Diego Leon remain raw, which means bringing in a left-back is a more pressing concern. Myles Lewis-Skelly and Lewis Hall are among the names being looked at by 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
Euro club hijacks rival’s move for “exceptional” United star, talks underway to “finalise” deal – report
Besiktas are ramping up their pursuit of Andre Onana as a transfer war threatens to erupt in Türkiye for the 30-year-old goalkeeper, according to a new report. No future at Old Trafford Despite his personal ambitions of a return, Manchester United remain intent on selling Onana after he spent the season on loan at Super Lig side Trabzonspor. The signing of Senne Lammens last year left Onana as the third-choice under Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim, who had opted for Altay Bayindir to start the season before the 23-year-old Belgian was signed. And while the prickly Portuguese no longer resides in M16, the club’s hierarchy are steadfast in their decision to rid themselves of both Onana and Bayindir this summer. Trabzonspor are interested in keeping the Cameroon international after an impressive loan spell, which saw him lift the Turkish cup with a 2-1 win over Konyaspor. However, the Black Sea Storm will struggle to match United’s asking price, instead preferring to strike another loan deal. This has allowed Besiktas to launch a hijack, Fotomac reveals. Besiktas open negotiations The Turkish outlet claims Besiktas have “begun negotiations” with United over a deal, as they believe Trabzonspor will “not be able to make a satisfactory offer”. The Black and Whites, who were managed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for eight months last year, want to “finalise the transfer” if their rivals fail to progress in their own talks. The Red Devils’ preference is to sell Onana, but the report states there is growing acceptance this may not be possible as his salary will increase with the return to the Champions League. Consequently, INEOS are now “open to loaning the player out again,” despite their initial plan to force a permanent exit. Interestingly, Besiktas have also been strongly linked with a move for Bayindir. The 28-year-old Türkiye international, who played for Fenerbahce before his switch to Old Trafford, is understood to be close to agreeing a return to Istanbul. Final Thoughts Out of their two goalkeeping misfits, United are more concerned with sealing Onana’s departure than Bayindir, whose contract and price tag are commensurate with his role as back-up goalkeeper. The Cameroonian, signed from Inter Milan for £47.2 million in 2023 after being described as “exceptional” by Pep Guardiola, has proven to be one of the club’s worst pieces of business in recent years. If Besiktas are prioritising a deal for Onana at the expense of Bayindir, this will prove a welcome development for the hierarchy in M16 – even if it means finding an alternative home for the 6’6 Turk. Feature image Matt McNulty 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.
