Hayden Hackney has been linked with a move away from Middlesbrough in recent months, and Manchester United could be a potential destination. Michael Carrick has been appointed as the inter manager at Old Trafford and he is reportedly keen on a reunion with the midfielder. Hackney was a key player for him when he was managing the Championship club. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can get the deal done.
Thomas Tuchel has done well The 52-year-old has done an impressive job with the England national team so far, and he will be hoping to guide them to a major trophy soon. Manchester United are hoping to make a move for him, and it remains to be seen whether they can convince the German to take over at the club level after the World Cup.
Mazraoui, we're getting a lot of questions today, guys, apart from the fact that the player is busy in the Africa Cup of Nations and therefore there's nothing imminent, nothing concrete, about Mazraoui up to this point. Let's say the same thing we said about Zirkzee is valid, the same thing we said about Kobbie Mainoo is valid. Manchester United is going through a moment of change. I think this is always a bit underestimated when it comes to United.
Two names I can guarantee will be considered by INEOS are Thomas Tuchel and Roberto De Zerbi. Today [I've received] many questions on De Zerbi. Let me clarify again, Tuchel is fully focused on England of course, and nothing can be agreed while there is a World Cup coming in the summer, so eventually after that. De Zerbi is doing a great job at Marseille, his focus is on Marseille.
One of the highlights of Ruben Amorim's doomed spell in charge at Manchester United came in a derby, with Amad Diallo netting a late winner in a 2-1 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. That triumph came a month into Amorim's reign at Old Trafford in December 2024, but the man that United had backed as the head coach (or manager, if you ask him) to lead them into a bright new era, did not last.
According to a report from Bolavip, Manchester United are interested in the player and have been closely following his progress. They will face competition from Real Madrid and Barcelona. The 17-year-old Ecuadorian is a promising young player with a bright future, and it will be interesting to see if Manchester United can win the race for his signature. The report claims that the player is considered the new Moises Caicedo.
Brazilian forward Geyse departed Manchester United and signed for Club America on a permanent deal this week. The 27-year-old joined Manchester United from Barcelona in 2023 for a club-record fee at the time, but after a family bereavement last year, she spoke out about not feeling happy at the club. This led to a successful loan move to Gotham FC, where she played 17 matches and won the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) championship.
There is no point keeping a player who doesn't want to be playing and I would rather see a young player come through who really wants to play and contribute to the clubs long term success. In terms of looking to sell, I think Carrick must look to find the key players who he thinks will be in his immediate plans and play them. I don't think this is time for him to give everyone a run out.
Starting with the hosts, while Michael Carrick might have officially made his temporary return to Old Trafford on Tuesday, the former Middlesbrough boss has a major job on his hands in an attempt to steady the ship at Old Trafford. Ending Ruben Amorim's 14-month reign at the helm earlier in the month following a 1-1 stalemate against historic foes Leeds, the Red Devils have once again shown a string of glaring inconsistencies.
Nani, the former Portugal international who played for Manchester United from 2007 to 2014, believes the Red Devils can be back competing for every trophy in the near future, but they need a "coach with a good personality".
Image source, Getty Images As Manchester United fans filed out of Old Trafford yesterday, their club dumped out of both domestic cups at the first hurdle for the first time since the 1981-82 season, many were left bemoaning the fact that one of their former strikers had played such a key role in their misery. Danny Welbeck's strike in Brighton's 2-1 FA Cup third round victory on Sunday was his eighth career goal in all competitions against United his joint best record against any opposition, prompting former teammate Phil Jones to say United fans would "take him back in a heartbeat".
Manchester United vs Brighton LIVE! Manchester United take on Brighton and Hove Albion this afternoon in the second game of Darren Fletcher's interim spell at the helm. United remain managerless after the sacking of Ruben Amorim on Monday, and former midfielder Fletcher took charge of the side against Burnley on Wednesday, leading them to a 2-2 draw at Turf Moor. He takes his seat in the dugout at Old Trafford for the first time today,
Manchester United are facing one of the most turbulent periods in their modern history, with the atmosphere inside the club described as volatile, frantic, and close to eruption, according to a trusted source on X. Tensions have reportedly reached breaking point at both boardroom and ownership level, while morale within the dressing room has sunk to an all-time low. Players are said to be deeply unhappy with the current direction of the club, raising serious questions about stability and leadership.
They are condemned to a 40-game season, the fewest they have played since 1914-15. The world's oldest person, 116-year-old Ethel Caterham, was five at the time, so even she probably doesn't remember it. After a two-game trip to Asia at the end of last season to plug a financial hole, now the mooted mid-season trip to Saudi Arabia has to become more likely.
Manchester United's hunt for trophies is over inside the second week of January after a ruthless Brighton took advantage of yet another loose defensive performance. This FA Cup third-round knockout means the 13-times winners have been dumped from the competition and the League Cup at the first opportunity for a first time since 1981-82. By the end of May United's season will stand at a total of 40 games their lowest number in a complete campaign since 1914-15.