Nils Schmadtke is under internal pressure at Bayern Munich over alleged leaks, with Manchester United scout Christopher Vivell lined up as his potential successor.
Matteo Gabbia will miss AC Milan’s pre-season friendly against Manchester United on Saturday due to an ankle injury, adding to a growing list of absentees under new coach Ruben Amorim.
Former Manchester United defender Mikaël Silvestre believes Leny Yoro could seize a key opportunity this season, while backing Ibrahima Konaté to revive his international career at Real Madrid.
Qatari club Al-Rayyan have reportedly tabled an offer to Jadon Sancho, who left Manchester United in July. The England winger spent the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Aston Villa.
Jadon Sancho is prepared to accept a significant salary reduction to secure a third spell at Borussia Dortmund, though the Bundesliga club remain undecided over a potential deal.
Inter Miami have signed Brazilian midfielder Casemiro as a free agent, though Major League Soccer has opened a tampering investigation into how the club acquired his discovery rights from Los Angeles Galaxy.
Supporter groups have criticised Manchester United after the club suspended season tickets as part of efforts to combat illegal ticket reselling, leaving fans with only three days to appeal.
Manchester United have approached Crystal Palace to enquire about forward Ismaïla Sarr as they seek attacking reinforcements. The Senegal international is not the club’s priority target.
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Brazil midfielder João Gomes from Wolves for £38m, while Manchester United monitor left-back options and confirm the capture of teenage winger Tynan Thompson.