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The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Man Utd ‘keen on Europa League winner to replace Andre Onana as Monaco consider shock transfer move for under-fire star
MANCHESTER UNITED have identified Europa League-winning goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi as a possible replacement for Andre Onana, reports suggest. Goalkeeper is a position Red Devils chiefs want to address following an error-strewn season from No. 1 Advertisement 3 Marco Carnesecchi has been contacted by Man Utd Credit: Getty 3 They will move for him if Andre Onana is sold amid interest from Monaco Credit: Alamy Having signed the And Onana, 29, has attracted interest from Ligue 1 side Monaco, according to However, Man Utd have wasted no time lining up a replacement in the form of Italian goalkeeper Carnesecchi. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The 24-year-old has been the No.1 in Bergamo under Gian Piero Gasperini since his arrival at the club in the summer of 2023. He has kept 28 clean sheets in 76 games and was part of the squad which won the Europa League in 2024 as However, he could now follow Gasperini in leaving the club after Man Utd made contact with his representatives about a switch to England. The Old Trafford outfit have not made contact with Atalanta yet, and the Serie A side will need a substantial offer to sell. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK This news comes on a magical day for the shot-stopper as he tied the knot by getting married. On he is valued at £21.4m (€25m). Gyokeres trying to force Arsenal move | Newcastle eye Rashford deal | Transfers Exposed Man Utd have also reportedly been in talks for World Cup-winning goalkeeper Advertisement 3 Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford
The 42
a day ago
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Manchester United confirm release of Ireland international Aoife Mannion
MANCHESTER UNITED HAVE confirmed that Aoife Mannion will leave the club at the end of her contract this month. The Republic of Ireland international joined the Women's Super League club in 2021 and earned a new contract two years later after overcoming a serious knee injury. The centre back was part of the squad that won the FA Cup in 2024 and made 55 appearances for United during her time in England's north west. For Ireland boss Carla Ward it adds another player to the list of those internationals looking for a new club. Advertisement Heather Payne's exit from Everton was confirmed earlier this month while Izzy Atkinson's contract was not renewed by Crystal Palace, and London City Lionesses release goalkeeper Grace Moloney and defender Megan Campbell following their promotion to the WSL.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Man Utd announce FURTHER increase in ticket prices despite suffering worst Premier League season in club's history
MANCHESTER UNITED have announced an increase in ticket prices despite finishing 15th in the Premier League last season. That was their worst Prem finish in history, yet non-season ticket holders will be forced to dig deeper into their pockets for the upcoming campaign. Advertisement 3 Man Utd have announced new ticket price categories Credit: Alamy United have also introduced match categorisation for the first time for 2025/26. That sees Prem fixtures split up into three categories, with cup tickets in a separate, and cheapest, slot costing £32-£52. The three league categories are A, B and C, with the most expensive option costing £97. That ticket falls under Category A which will be in place for six Prem matches, although the club state less than one per cent of tickets will cost £97. Advertisement READ MORE ON MAN UTD The majority of matches will be included Category B, priced between £57-£86. While just two league games, against Sunderland and Wolves, will be selected for the cheapest category, C, where prices range from £37 to £60. The six Category A fixtures are The new pricing model means the average cost of a general admission match ticket is £46.51, compared to £41.41 for the 2024/25 campaign. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 3 United That clash has already been Advertisement New Man Utd star Matheus Cunha runs rings around pals as he plays 5-a-side on streets in his hometown The broadcaster will also show the first Prem game of the season between Liverpool and Bournemouth, as well as Wolves vs City is Saturday's evening kick off, while Sunday will see 3
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Man Utd Premier League fixtures: Ruben Amorim handed nightmare start as Arsenal kick off horror run of top six clashes
MANCHESTER UNITED have discovered who they will face at the start of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Advertisement 4 Man Utd have discovered their Premier League fixture list after Ruben Amorim's first summer in charge Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 Matheus Cunha is the first signing of many expected through the door before the opening game Credit: Getty The Old Trafford outfit crashed to a worst-ever Premier League finish of 15th last season and will be hoping the lack of European football elsewhere can see them climb up the table this time around. And Man Utd now know they will face It will be a real litmus test for Amorim's squad against the expected title challengers in the Sunday, August 17 4:30pm clash to see how pre-season and new signings have prepared them for the upcoming season. Their second game sees them take a trip down to London to take on Advertisement READ MORE ON MAN UTD However, a horror double bill of Manchester City away, October sees Man Utd take on bitter rivals Liverpool at Anfield with the reverse fixture pencilled in for May 2, 2026. The festive period starts out quite kindly on paper, with Man Utd fans will need to wait until the new year for their first clash against newly-promoted rivals Leeds, with the reverse fixture then taking place in April. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive Breaking Warning Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford The second Manchester derby commences on January 17 and is immediately followed by Arsenal away a week later. After the second clash with the Gunners, Man Utd have three more games against sides from London, with Fulham, Tottenham and West Ham all on the agenda going into February. Ruben Amorim vows 'good days are coming' after 'disaster season' as Man Utd flops give him daggers during public apology Spring is greeted with a trip to Newcastle on March 4 followed by Aston Villa at home, while April sees them face Leeds and Brentford at Old Trafford with Chelsea away in the middle. Advertisement The final three games of the season will see Man Utd face Sunderland away, 4 4 THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. Advertisement The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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Which striker suits Man Utd best? One star stands out as the best transfer option for Ruben Amorim's struggling side
MANCHESTER UNITED are weak in almost every area but replacing their dismal front-line must be the biggest priority before next season. The fallen giants have the most to do this summer given the club's worst Premier League campaign on record and the humiliating defeat to Advertisement 12 Ruben Amorim is eyeing an attacking overhaul this summer Credit: Getty 12 United have already signed Matheus Cunha from Wolves Indeed, if it gets any worsethen RELEGATED in a year's time. A dismal 44 goals ensured United finished 15th in the Prem, with Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton to thank for being so poor that they occupied the bottom three spots. Unlike United of old, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co. moved uncharacteristically quickly to secure But, while Cunha will automatically walk into the XI, the Brazilian does not meet their greatest need in terms of adding a recognised and dangerous centre forward to the squad. Advertisement READ MORE ON MAN UTD United desperately need attacking reinforcements, with and Joshua Zirkzee having endured a poor campaign at Old Trafford. So, Amorim's side still are being heavily linked to four forwards this summer , with the list including Bryan Mbeumo, Hugo Ekitike, Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen. Here SunSport breaks down the strengths of each of these four strikers before then giving a recommendation for which player would suit United. Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking Latest Bryan Mbeumo Days after confirming Cunha, United became But Tottenham threw a spanner in the works when Daniel Levy sacked Ange Postecoglou and replaced him with Bees boss Thomas Frank. SunSport exclusively revealed on Sunday that once Frank's appointment was confirmed. From a profile perspective though you can clearly see why he is of interest to United. Advertisement 12 The 25-year-old is capable of playing as one of the two No 10s behind the striker under Amorim's system, or as the main striker . But striker for Amorim. From this position his movement and pace offers consistent threat to stretch the pitch and attack space behind the defensive line. Advertisement Mbeumo forces the opposition to defend deeper because he himself drops deep to win the ball, before making aggressive runs forward. The Cameroon international's movement and willingness to work to break the last line creates threat and results in chances. 12 Mbeumo often drops deep to win the ball before driving forward United need to find a striker who can provide more threat in the final third. Advertisement It is fair to say that neither of their current options Hojlund or Zirkzee have proven themselves to be the answer in the position. Mbuemo also finds space between centre-backs and his deep runs allow Brentford midfielders to get on the ball in dangerous positions. 12 Mbuemo has a clear tendency to find space between the opposition central defenders. Mbuemo is similar to Cunha in that he is proven in the Premier League, after ending last season with 20 goals and eight assists in 38 games for Advertisement There is little doubt that he would come in immediately and make a significant impact for United. Hugo Ekitike The Red Devils were a surprise entry in the race for Eintracht Frankfurt striker The Frenchman, who joined the Bundesliga side from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, scored 15 goals and provided eight assists in 33 league matches this term. Ekitike in terms of his profile is the closest thing in European football at the moment to Alexander Isak of Newcastle. Advertisement With Eddie Howe making it clear that the Toon aren't open to selling Isak, there is a sense that He is similar to Mbeumo in that he will make aggressive and intelligent runs but arguably his link play in the midfield is better. 12 Ekitike is less reliant on long straight runs than Mbuemo Ekitike is less reliant on long straight runs than Mbuemo as he makes intelligent movements off the ball to arrive with good timing around the area. Advertisement While Ekitike does have the pace and power to stretch the pitch, he likes to come in to combine deeper before attacking space around the edges of the opposition area. When compared to Mbeumo he is more technical if slightly less explosive but at just 22 years old he has levels still to improve. 12 Ekitike makes supporting runs to take advantage of space behind the defensive line Of the four strikers that United are being linked to at the moment there is a real argument that Ekitike has the highest ceiling and the most potential to kick on and reach greater heights. Advertisement He could well score 25 goals a season consistently from this point on. Viktor Gyokeres It's largely forgotten for the most part now but Viktor Gyokeres boasts the most experience in English football, having played for both Brighton and But it's fair to say though that the Swede's move to Portugal with Sporting CP has really seen his career take off. The Arsenal target also enjoyed a close relationship to United boss Amorim, with 40-year-old helping him turn into one of the most prolific No.9's in Europe. Advertisement He is most effective when playing high and positioned around the edges of the opposition area or even slightly deeper. While the two strikers that we have covered above rely more on movement to create separation and chances for themselves, the Sweden international has more power and athleticism to his game. 12 While Mbuemo and Ekitike create space for teammates through their movement to break the last line we typically see Gyokeres positioned high early using his power to play back to goal Advertisement While Mbuemo and Ekitike create space for team-mates through their movement to break the last line, Gyokeres is usually positioned high early and uses his power to force the opposition to inside the box. Gyokeres has dominated the Portuguese league, and while defenders in the Prem are more physical, he still would offer United the ability to create chances for himself in isolated 1v1 situations. 12 Gyokeres often positions himself high to get into dangerous areas and attack the ball in the box Gyokeres is a different profile to both Mbuemo and Ekitike but he would provide United with an effective target man type that they could play into early as they move into the attacking phase. Advertisement Despite United's interest, remain 12 Victor Osimhen The final striker on our list is Victor Osimhen who has just returned to Galatasaray . Osimhen has been heavily linked to a move to Advertisement The 26-year-old has the physical and technical level to continue to play at a high level and to be an effective striker in the Prem. He is similar to Gyokeres in that he wants to position himself on the highest line and give his team a focal point to their attack. He can finish with real power and his aerial threat would be effective for a team like United who work the ball into crossing situations. 12 Osimhen is extremely hard working in counter pressing situations and likes to work with team-mates to press and win the ball high Advertisement Osimhen is far more than just a goalscorer although he finished last season with 26 goals and 5 assists in 30 league games. He works hard for his team out of possession and he will play and link in with team-mates around the final third before looking to create shooting opportunities for himself. 12 Osimhen also provides strength to play when he is isolated against more than one defender on the highest line Osimhen also provides strength to play when he is isolated against more than one defender on the highest line with no direct support Advertisement He has the power, energy and technical level to play in a team where he is isolated as the highest striker with movement and support coming from deeper. Conclusion Of the four strikers discussed we believe that there are two who should be clear as top options for United. Mbuemo has the vital experience in the Prem and the capacity to provide the consistent vertical movements that United are currently missing. While, Osimhen represents the best true forward on the market with an opportunity to sign him as he enters his peak years. Advertisement If we were forced to pick one of the two then we would prioritise the move to sign Osimhen this summer . MAN UTD TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: All the latest deals and rumours from Old Trafford
