Manchester United bolstered their attack last summer, but after a run of 10 goals in nine Premier League games this season, they are back in the market for further reinforcements.

The Red Devils were interested in signing a new left-forward this summer, but their inability to offload Marcus Rashford ended any chances of adding a fresh face to the position.

Subsequently, the English giants’ attack has been subdued this campaign, and stats suggest that their finishing has let them down. INEOS are likely to look for solutions in the transfer market once it reopens at the turn of the year, while plans are likely to be laid down for next summer as well amid Rashford’s uncertain future.

It now appears that United are hot on the heels of another African talent.

United want Prince Amoako Junior

According to Campo, United and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are keeping a close watch on FC Nordsjælland winger Prince Amoako Junior. The report insists that the duo also monitored the player earlier this summer, but the Danish club refused to let him go.

There are several other clubs in the race for the 19-year-old and Nordsjælland could struggle to keep hold of him beyond this season. An exit in January cannot be entirely ruled out either, provided a suitable offer arrives on the table.

Sport Witness add that the Danish side wanted €27-32m for his services this summer, and are likely to demand a similar fee next year as well.

Who is Prince Amoako Junior?

Prince Amoako Junior rose through the ranks at Right to Dream Academy and moved to Nordsjælland in February 2025 to initially join the youth setup.

The teenager earned his debut for the Danish side last season, going on to score nine goals and set up six more from 35 appearances across all competitions.

His performances earned him admirers at Old Trafford as well as the Parc des Princes. While the Ghanaian has not managed to hit the same heights this campaign, he remains highly regarded in the European circuit.

The player has two goals and one assist in 19 games so far for Nordsjælland this season, but that has not deterred his suitors. Known for his blistering pace, eye-catching dribbling ability, and intense pressing, Prince Amoako Junior suits INEOS’ transfer strategy to the T.

He is young, he has potential, and he could be available for a bargain fee in 2027. However, the Ghanaian is an inverted winger rather than a touchline-hugging speedster, so United have to decide his suitability to their plans.

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Why?

United are likely to pursue a new left-forward in 2027.
The Red Devils’ interest could be nothing more than regular scouting.

TPP view

We believe that United’s interest in Prince Amoako Junior is justified, but it is too soon to speculate if they make a move for the player next year.

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Manchester United have not started the 2026/2027 season in any way, shape or form as they would have imagined in August.

Season

The Red Devils currently sit 17th in the league and have only won one match out of nine.

What’s more, they have been dumped out of the League Cup and have won two and lost two of their Champions League matches so far.

United signed Senne Lammens last season from Royal Antwerp and he hugely impressed in the United goal, marking a big step up from Andre Onana or Altay Bayindir.

Nonetheless, this season has been more of a challenge and even though he has not made many big errors, he has conceded too many goals for a United keeper.

Marco Carnesecchi links

Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb have jumped on this possible dissatisfaction with the job Lammens is currently doing and linked the club to Atalanta’s Marco Carnesecchi.

The outlet states, “Marco Carnesecchi is on Manchester United’s radar.”

The site continues, the “Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi has caught Manchester United’s eye. The Reds are keen to sign the Nerazzurri player as a backup, partly based on his performances in recent months.”

Tuttomercatoweb also claim, “while Senne Lammens was excellent during his first season—even winning awards for his performances—he has now conceded 23 goals in 13 matches, with only one clean sheet to his name so far, against Sabah.”

United could even look to do a deal for the Italian as early as January, according to the site.

One potential complexity is that the keeper signed a deal in the spring which keeps him contracted at the club until 2030.

Nonetheless, “a significant contract extension, though one that might not necessarily put an end to the Red Devils’ pursuit—even if the fee demanded by Atalanta is far from low.”

What’s more, “it is clear that the ups and downs of this season in Bergamo could make a potential departure more likely,” even if Atalanta have little history in selling their top stars in the winter market.

Carnesecchi has played 15 matches this season in all competitions, conceding 25 goals and keeping three clean sheets.

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Why?

Whilst Lammens has been far from impressive, Carnesecchi’s record is hardly better

With limited funds and needs in defence and attack, United are unlikely to spend on a goalkeeper in January

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We believe that Manchester United have limited funds for January and currently have much greater needs than improving the goalkeeping situation.

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Manchester United are laying down succession plans for their mercurial skipper Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese’s spectacular 2025/26 campaign, during which he registered a record 21 assists in the Premier League, helped the Red Devils finish third in the league.

If supporters expected the 32-year-old to continue his golden run this campaign, they have been left disappointed. Fernandes has managed five goals and just two assists in 13 games across all competitions to date, and United are subsequently 17th in the league table after nine games.

It is clear that the English giants are heavily reliant on their talisman, and every time he struggles, the team hits an off note as well. With Fernandes also in the final 12 months of his contract, it is imperative that United bring in an able heir soon.

Recent reports suggest that they have found a candidate in Como starlet Nico Paz.

United want Nico Paz

Paz has been a revelation since leaving Real Madrid to join Como in the summer of 2024. Last season, the 22-year-old registered 13 goals and eight assists in 40 games across all competitions.

This campaign, the Argentine has hit a higher gear, and has already amassed six goals and eight assists in 13 appearances. United got a first-hand account of the player’s capabilities when he single-handedly destroyed them in the Champions League last week.

Paz scored two goals and set up one more as Cesc Fabregas’ side secured a 4-1 win at home. The Argentine’s performance has reportedly convinced the Red Devils, but Los Blancos are looming large amid speculation of a buy-back clause.

Como sporting director Carlalberto Ludi has now provided an update on the player’s future.

Paz 100% a Como player

Speaking to Radio Radio, as cited by Tuttomercatoweb, Ludi insisted that he feels sorry for Como fans because they have to deal with transfer rumours every year. He said: “I put myself in the shoes of Como’s supporters, because every November and every March – whether due to media speculation or for other reasons – it always comes up that Real Madrid are taking all their players back home.”

“This year the talk is of Jacobo Ramon and, over the next two seasons, of Nico Paz.”

The Italian club’s sporting director acknowledged Los Blancos’ buy-back clause in Paz’s deal, but hinted that any potential sale would be on Como’s terms. He continued: “The truth is that we struck a good deal last summer. Nico Paz is 100 per cent a Como player. Real Madrid have retained a buy-back option until a specific date during the transfer window, as is to be expected.”

“It would, however, be a sale that would recognise the value of our work and would also be important for the club. We’ll work out how to manage the situation during the season, as we’ve always done over the years, thanks in part to the fantastic relationship we have with Madrid.”

“For now, we must enjoy having him in our squad, because he really is an incredible star player.”

The comments further suggest that prising the Argentine away from the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia will not be easy. However, United must acknowledge that replacing Fernandes will come at a price and a move for Paz, even though initially costly, could end up becoming a masterstroke.

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Manchester United Women have been busy organising the future of several players ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.

The Red Devils are on a positive run, having not lost in 10 matches overall.

Extensions

The club’s official website has explained that, “five Manchester United Women players have had the one-year extension options in their contracts triggered. Mared Griffiths, Dominique Janssen, Lucy Newell, Anna Sandberg and Julia Zigiotti are all now under contract with the club until the end of the 2027/28 season.”

Youngster Mared Griffiths has been a revelation this season, scoring six goals in the Players’ Cup, including a hat-trick versus Sheffield United in the 10-1 thrashing of the Blades.

Youngster Lucy Newell has also been given an extra year as Eva Olid looks to give as many young academy players a chance as possible.

Julia Zigiotti has also established herself as one of the club’s most important players since signing last summer.

The Swede has scored three goals so far this season, including against Arsenal and Liverpool in significant matches.

Anna Sandberg has also impressed greatly since joining the club and is a regular in the first team.

Experienced centre-back Dominique Janssen has been a reliable partner to captain Maya Le Tissier in the centre of the defence, and the Dutch captain will be staying at United for at least another year after the extension.

Commenting in her press conference, Eva Olid had this to say about the extensions.

She added, “they are players that I am looking forward to keep working with, keep developing, improving together and growing together. Apart from good players, they are really nice people. For me, it’s so important to keep the good people, good players in the atmosphere because we want to create a positive atmosphere. Where everyone comes here happy, improving, demanding, challenging each other but with a positive atmosphere.”

United will take on Aston Villa this weekend at Villa Park, with kick-off scheduled for 12:00 GMT.

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Manchester United Women boss Eva Olid was speaking to the media ahead of her side’s trip to Villa Park to face Aston Villa.

Everton result

Last weekend, United’s momentum slowed as they drew 0-0 with Everton, and the manager described it as a “bad day at the office.”

She also explained, “sometimes you have a bad day, but you still need to find a way to win, even when you haven’t played well, when you concede from a set piece or when you make a mistake that leads to a goal.” Olid also added that it must remain one bad day and that she expects a reaction from her side.

Olid also added that while she watches games afterwards and thinks about what messages she can send her players to help them improve, it is not worth spending too much time reflecting on the past.

The manager was also asked how players deal with disappointment in the squad, and she explained, “in a squad of 25 players, you have different personalities. Some players deal with things calmly, while others become frustrated. Everyone has different personalities and different ways of dealing with disappointment. We try to make sure that everyone can express what they feel. You cannot stop emotions or feelings.”

Difference between league and cup

United have scored nine goals in the league but 23 in the cup, and Olid was asked if the preparation for the matches was different.

She retorted, “the preparation is the same for cup and league matches. As you know, we work on attacking and defending. We also always have finishing and final-third exercises, as well as attacking exercises where we work on combinations and movements to penetrate and score goals.”

Olid claimed that cup matches have meant that they have not been able to train as much as she would like, but this has been a good week as they have had four training sessions to implement ideas.

Elaborating further on the difficulties of a busy schedule, she said, “yes, for me it has been a challenge because I’m new. I arrived in the middle of pre-season and had just three weeks to work on tactics before the league started. From the middle of September onwards, I haven’t had a full week of training. You want to work on a lot of things, but you don’t have the time to develop your identity and game model.”

Upcoming matches

United’s next four matches are against sides lower than them in the table, and Olid was asked if she set points targets over periods of time. She explained that she did not and that her approach is to “work on a game-by-game basis because then you’re simply focusing on getting the next three points. It doesn’t matter who you are playing or whether they are above or below you in the table.”

Improvements

Olid admitted that she is happy with her side’s progress but claimed there are more things she wants her side to work on.

She added, we “want to create more opportunities to score, get into the final third more often and score more goals. That’s the most important thing in football. We also need to keep working on the different ways we can connect with each other to be successful in the final third.”

Injury updates

Olid explained, “Scarlett (Hill), she was injured in the cup, she’s out. Jess Anderson has not been training too this week, [because of an issue with] the knee. The others, we start with some colds and flu this week, then maybe some players were not feeling well one day in training. But, apart from that, nothing else.”

Villa challenge

Finally, speaking on what type of challenge Villa will present on Sunday, she added, “I’m really surprised by how clear they are tactically in what they do. They use their strengths really well, they stretch the opposition and they have a lot of threat in the spaces.”

She elaborated, “I like the way they play tactically. They are very practical in how they use their strengths. I think they’ve been having some really good performances as a team, and I expect it to be a difficult and competitive match.”

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Manchester United welcome Aston Villa to Old Trafford on Sunday evening.

This will be their last match before the international break begins, and they will be looking to sign off with a much-needed victory.

Here is when and where fans can watch the match across the globe.

Europe

The match will begin at 16:30 GMT in the United Kingdom and Ireland and will be available to watch live on Sky Sports. The game will be on at the same time in Portugal but will be shown on DAZN.

Spanish fans will need to tune in at 17:30 local time and also use DAZN. French supporters will need to watch Canal+ , and supporters based in Germany will need Sky GO.

Scandinavian fans can watch the game at 17:30 as well and will need to tune in to ViaPlay in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.

North America

Supporters from the United States can catch the game on fuboTV. Fans on the East Coast can watch the game from 11:30 on Sunday morning.

Central Time is 10:30, Mountain Time is 09:30, and fans on the West Coast can watch the game from 08:30. Canadian fans can tune in on DAZN from 11:30 Toronto time.

Africa

Moroccan-based supporters will need beIN Sports and should tune in at 16:30 local time. South African fans will need SuperSport and can watch the game from 17:30.

Nigerian and Cameroonian supporters can check out the game from 17:30 as well on the same SuperSport channel. It will also carry the game in Kenya, but the kick-off will not be until 19:30.

Asia

Indian supporters will tune in at night from 22:00 and can see the game on Star Sports Select. Chinese fans can watch on Migu from 00:30 on Monday morning, and Japanese supporters can watch on U-NEXT from 01:30 in the early hours.

Finally, Australian supporters can tune in from 03:30 Sydney time and watch the match on Stan Sport.

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Manchester United face Aston Villa on Sunday with Harry Maguire’s fitness a possible issue hanging over head coach Michael Carrick’s selection.

Baleba ruled out before Aston Villa

Carrick offered little clarity on United’s injury situation at his pre-match press conference, but he did confirm that Carlos Baleba will be unavailable for a few weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury in midweek.

United’s victory over AS Roma on Tuesday ended their nine-match winless run and gave Carrick some much-needed breathing room.

Goalkeeper and Defence

Senne Lammens should retain his place in goal, with Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui predicted to occupy the full-back positions.

Maguire limped off against Roma and may miss out. Matthijs De Ligt will come into the side if the England international is ruled out.

Lisandro Martinez is definitely absent through suspension after being sent off against Chelsea on Saturday, removing one experienced option from Carrick’s defence.

Carrick revealed that Patrick Dorgu may be ready to return to the matchday squad, although the full-back is unlikely to start immediately.

Ayden Heaven’s recent struggles could count against him. One possible solution would be to use Nous Mazraoui at full-back and move Leny Yoro into central defence alongside De Ligt, giving United a young but mobile presence next to the Dutchman.

Midfield

Kobbie Mainoo is expected to start again after returning from his injury absence. The academy graduate featured from the bench against Chelsea before starting against Roma.

Youri Tielemans is the likeliest player to partner Mainoo. Andrey Santos is another option, but Tielemans appears the stronger candidate to provide experience in a midfield missing its usual defensive anchor. It will also be a chance for the Belgian to line up against his former employers.

Mason Mount is another midfield option.

Attack

Marcus Rashford’s fitness status remains uncertain, and his availability for Sunday has not yet been established, but it is likely to be bench at best.

Rumours circling on social media claim Shea Lacey will be given a start on the right wing after another impressive cameo against Roma. The academy youngster may replace Amad.

The rest of the attack should remain unchanged. Captain Bruno Fernandes is expected to operate as the number 10, with Matheus Cunha starting from the left and Bryan Mbeumo leading the line.

Cunha scored twice in the closing stages against Roma, including the winner. Lacey’s potential inclusion would add youthful unpredictability on the opposite flank.

Final Thoughts

• Maguire’s availability will determine the shape of United’s central defence.
• Martinez’s suspension makes a defensive reshuffle unavoidable.
• Mainoo and Tielemans are the likely central-midfield pairing.
• Lacey is hotly tipped to replace Amad on the right.

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Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo has endured a slow start to life this season, but remains his team’s most potent attacker at the moment. The Cameroonian has scored four goals across competitions this campaign, with only Bruno Fernandes managing more for the Red Devils.

Mbeumo arrived at Old Trafford last summer from Brentford and enjoyed a decent debut season, amassing 12 goals in all competitions to help his team finish third in the Premier League.

However, the Cameroonian has been subdued this campaign, although he is now part of a team that is struggling across the pitch. The absence of a proven No. 9 in the team has also hurt Mbeumo, who has regularly had to operate through the middle.

Nevertheless, the 27-year-old, who has started all but one game for United this season, may be more important to the team than is currently being envisioned.

Mbeumo earns recognition for his efforts

According to Grandient Sports via Football 365, Mbeumo is the highest-graded shooter in the Premier League. The study ranks players not just based on the goals scored, but across several categories including goals, free kicks scored, penalties scored, shots, shots on target, shots on target percentage and unsavable shots.

Mbeumo is the only United player to make the top 15 in the list, and has received a shooting gradient of 85.8. The scores are based on the quality of the execution of the shot rather than the outcomes.

Every shot is scored on a nine-point scale and it is then converted to a 30-100 player rating. The Cameroonian has been ranked higher than several top attackers of the Premier League, including Manchester City’s Erling Haaland (85), who is placed third after Chelsea’s Pedro Neto (85.6).

The Norwegian is also the only player in the Premier League to have attempted more shots above expectations than Mbeumo.

Mbeumo only a short-term fix for No. 9 role

While Mbeumo has done a good job covering for the injured Benjamin Sesko, he is only a makeshift option in the No. 9 role. The Cameroonian is not at his best with his back to goal, while he cannot match the hold-up play for a centre-forward.

Instead, Mbeumo does his best work while running at the opposition backline, and is better suited to the right forward role. As such, it is imperative that United sign a new No. 9 to cover for and compete with Sesko in January.

That would enable the Cameroonian to return to his preferred position and use his pace to devastating effect. It would also enable the Red Devils to keep the opposition backline on their toes and could provide more room for the midfielders to work their magic.

A new striker could also help Mbeumo hit a higher gear, and given his importance to the team, it could even help United turn their season around.

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A 3-2 comeback victory over an in-form AS Roma side, who had lost only once in their previous 13 games, temporarily eased the pressure on Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.

Yet that result does not erase the harsh reality that, before Tuesday night, Manchester United had gone nine matches without a win.

Such a wretched run had not been seen in recent times; indeed, the club’s longest winless streak in recent memory was the seven-game sequence endured under Louis van Gaal in 2015.

This dismal form has left the Red Devils 17th in the Premier League table, just two points above bottom-placed Sunderland.

Setting aside Tuesday’s win for a moment, the league position underlines the urgent need for a genuine resurgence if United are to climb back to where they belong.

Tuesday’s result will count for little unless the team, beginning with the clash against Aston Villa, embarks on a sustained winning run and rediscovers its competitive edge.

While this does not suggest that recovery is impossible, continued poor results, with the last league victory now more than two months old, will leave Carrick’s position untenable.

Should the club decide to relieve him of his duties, several high-profile tacticians have already been linked with the role, including Didier Deschamps, Eddie Howe, Fabian Hürzeler and Julian Nagelsmann.

Surprise Bundesliga manager in the running for Carrick’s job

Although those names dominate the conversation among supporters, Ineos could yet spring a surprise if they opt for a change in the dugout.

According to a report in The Independent, the Old Trafford hierarchy may look beyond the usual candidates and turn instead to Sebastian Hoeneß.

The 44-year-old is “highly rated” by United’s decision-makers; his work at the MHPArena has not gone unnoticed.

Hoeneß could be the next great Bundesliga coach to conquer the Premier League

United’s hierarchy will have noted his fluid, possession-based, attacking football, characterised by high intensity and tactical flexibility, and concluded that he is the man to restore the club to the summit.

Those who have followed his progress argue that his blend of control and vertical threat suits the Premier League’s varied opponents and the demand for exciting football at major clubs.

The successful transitions of Jürgen Klopp, Fabian Hürzeler, and even Pep Guardiola from the Bundesliga to England also suggest Hoeneß could thrive too, even if Ineos acknowledge that “his appointment would still involve a huge Ruben Amorim-like leap from Stuttgart.”

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After rebuilding the attack and midfield over the past two summers, it is now time to assemble a world-class defence.

As a result, INEOS are expected to prioritise quality defensive reinforcements to elevate a unit that has performed at a remarkably low level this season.

At present, the Red Devils are struggling badly to keep clean sheets. In fact, they have yet to record one in the league, and many of the goals they concede can be traced directly to defensive errors.

Consequently, tough decisions are inevitable. Lisandro Martínez is already being linked with a move away. Meanwhile, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw could both depart if the club declines to trigger the one-year options on their expiring contracts.

That said, early hints of possible targets are already emerging.

AC Milan raid mooted

AC Milan’s Koni De Winter is the latest name to appear on INEOS’ defensive shortlist according to Mark Braus who reports in his Daily Briefing column:

“Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea are all among the main suitors for one of the rising talents in Serie A this season [Koni De Winter].”

Koni De Winter is one of a kind

The Belgian’s rise in Serie A has not gone unnoticed. As a result, he has become a near-permanent fixture in Ruben Amorim’s side.

Amorim clearly values him given how technically press-resistant and comfortable in possession he is, as well as his remarkable 95 per cent pass completion rate.

Moreover, standing 6ft 4in, he also dominates aerially. Combined with his physical and mental quickness, which allows him to cover ground and track runners effectively in open space, he is the sort of player any manager would dream of coaching. Therefore, United would view him as a clear defensive upgrade.

However, as serious as their interest appears, the Red Devils face a fierce transfer battle if they are to bring him to M16.

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Why?

Perfectly fits Manchester United’s plan to overhaul their defence

However, the report has not been corroborated by any other key source

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We believe that as United look to overhaul their backline, elite defenders such as Koni De Winter will naturally be considered. So the Milan centre-back is definitely one to watch.

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