Manchester United continue their preparations for the return of the Premier League in April
Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United gives a thumbs up during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United at Molineux on February 01, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England.
Bruno Fernandes has reportedly given his backing to Manchester United signing Sandro Tonali in the summer(Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
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Manchester United supporters will have to wait a bit longer for club football as the international break continues. Numerous first-team players are on national team duty, with Michael Carrick keeping the non-internationals hard at work at Carrington.
Club captain Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot are away with Portugal, while Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo have joined Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan, in the England squad. Other international stars include Senne Lammens, Casemiro, Matheus Cunha and Manuel Ugarte.
Carrick will carry on with crucial work at Carrington as United prepare for Leeds' visit on Monday, April 13. With the Premier League's return still some time away, plans for the summer transfer window are also well in progress.
Here, brings you all the latest headlines from Old Trafford.
Club receives new manager update
United have suffered a significant setback in their search for a new manager as Luis Enrique appears set to sign a new contract at Paris Saint-Germain. The Spaniard is on the club's shortlist as they consider options for a new boss, but details have surfaced about his immediate future.
Luis Enrique, Head Coach of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain FC at Stamford Bridge on March 17, 2026 in London, England.
Luis Enrique could be staying put in France(Image: Eddie Keogh - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
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The i paper reports that club president Nasser Al‐Khelaifi is eager to retain Enrique for the foreseeable future. The 55-year-old currently has a contract that runs until 2027, but it is reported that deal is set to be extended in due course.
It is claimed the acquisition of Dro Fernandez in January was viewed as a 'sweetener' to retain Enrique for the long term. This development has reportedly left Carrick 'closing in' on the permanent role as he was expected to keep the position warm for a new arrival in the summer.
The interim manager has been impressive since replacing Ruben Amorim in January with supporters urging for his appointment to be made permanent.
Bruno Fernandes 'gives green light'
Italy's midfielder #08 Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the play-off FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification semi-final football match between Italy and North Ireland at the Gewiss stadium in Bergamo, on March 26, 2026.
Italy's midfielder #08 Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the play-off FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification semi-final football match between Italy and North Ireland at the Gewiss stadium in Bergamo, on March 26, 2026.
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Club captain Fernandes has reportedly endorsed the signing of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle as United edge closer to midfield reinforcements. United are eager to strengthen in the centre of the park and the Italian has been linked with an exit from the north east - with Arsenal also said to be interested.
With Newcastle almost certain to miss out on Champions League qualification next season - and United continuing to maintain a European position in the table - key players like Tonali could leave for new opportunities.
The Daily Mail reports that United could lodge a formal offer for the former AC Milan star. Fernandes is said to have backed the pursuit as Tonali, with the report claiming the Italian will be favoured over other targets like Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton.
talkSPORT reports that a fee of between £80million and £100m could be sufficient to convince the Magpies to part with a vital component of their midfield. Newcastle paid £52m for the 25-year-old three years ago and are planning to make a profit if they are to lose his services.