Manchester United have secured qualification for next season's Champions League and now attention is turning to the future of interim manager Michael Carrick and summer transfers
07:48, 04 May 2026
Manchester United have been revitalised by Michael Carrick
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Manchester United have been revitalised by Michael Carrick(Image: Manchester United via Getty Images)
Manchester United are bracing for another significant summer of transformation at Old Trafford.
The club has endured a tumultuous season that will end without any silverware following a shocking run under hapless manager Ruben Amorim. But since he was sacked and interim boss Michael Carrick appointed, United's fortunes have been transformed as they now sit comfortably in third in the Premier League.
Qualification for next season's Champions League was secured thanks to a 3-2 win at home against bitter rivals Liverpool on Sunday. And now, along with deciding on the club's permanent manager for next season, focus turns to the transfer window and bolstering the squad to be able to cope with the demands of domestic and European football. Here's all the latest news from Old Trafford.
Michael Carrick has transformed Manchester United
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Michael Carrick has transformed Manchester United(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)
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Fernandes opens up on future
Bruno Fernandes has given his clearest hint yet that he sees his future at Old Trafford, reports the Mirror.
Last summer, the 31-year-old was linked with a move to Al-Hilal, with the Saudi Pro League club reportedly willing to shell out an eye-watering £200 million to secure his services.
However, the United skipper turned down the switch and has since produced what is broadly regarded as his finest season since arriving at the club in 2020. Fernandes has now restated his dedication to the club, declaring no other side on earth shares the same unique bond he has with United.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes celebrates victory over Liverpool
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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes celebrates victory over Liverpool(Image: Manchester United via Getty Images)
"It's not a question of loyalty," Fernandes told Gary Neville on Sky Sports. "I could have gone two years ago, I could have gone three years ago, I could have gone last season, but I really like to be here.
"I think that being successful at this club is something that I can never get at another club. The joy and everything I get, the day I get what I want from this club, I don't think I will get that from any other club in the world.
"I know how much the fans want this, I know how passionate they are. I know how much they are waiting for the club to come back again. I'm on the same ship as them. I want this ship; instead of being steady, I want it to go forward and to navigate as much as we can.
"Yeah, I won the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup [but] what this club wants, what these fans want and what I want, myself and the team, we haven't got that yet. Until my contract expires, I'm going to try."
Barcelona drop out of transfer race
Ajax's Belgium forward Mika Godts (left) fights for the ball with Feyenoord's Dutch defender Bart Nieuwkoop (right)
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Ajax's Belgium forward Mika Godts (left) fights for the ball with Feyenoord's Dutch defender Bart Nieuwkoop (right)(Image: ANP/AFP via Getty Images)
Reports from Spain have indicated that Barcelona have withdrawn from the pursuit of young Ajax winger Mika Godts.
The 20-year-old Belgian has been delivering outstanding performances for the Dutch side this season, notching 17 goals and 11 assists thus far this campaign, sparking interest from major clubs throughout Europe.
United are amongs the sides to have been linked with his signature, alongside the likes of Barcelona, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City. He is said to be valued at around £35m.
But Spanish publication Marca has now claimed the La Liga giants will not be pursuing a deal for the youngster, with the club reportedly eager to recruit someone "with much more experience".
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The Catalan club have deployed United forward Marcus Rashford in the left-wing position this season, with the England international himself recording an impressive 13 goals and 14 assists for the side.
Barcelona have an arrangement in place that would enable them to make his loan spell permanent for a fee of £26m, though there are doubts over whether they will activate that clause ahead of the summer transfer window.