'/%3e%3cdefs%3e%3clinearGradient%20id='prefix__paint0_linear_4737_37157'%20x1='3.018'%20y1='23.6'%20x2='44.925'%20y2='24.977'%20gradientUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%3e%3cstop%20stop-color='%231CB7FF'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='.502'%20stop-color='%232FF58B'/%3e%3c/linearGradient%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e)
Man Utd news: Harry Maguire makes decision as 'contact made' over £80million transfer
Jun 04 2026 03:53 · By Fasika Zelealem/Senior Sports Reporter · 48 Reads
View 3 Images
Manchester United will likely need to fork out £80million if they want to beat the competition for their next transfer target. The Red Devils are full steam ahead with plans already underway to improve their squad under Michael Carrick this summer.
A deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson has reportedly been agreed with United expected to make another signing in the engine room. Casemiro's departure has left a sizeable gap in the middle of the park with Carrick keen to solve their issues ahead of the club's return to the Champions League next season.
A second new arrival at Old Trafford is currently being worked, while Harry Maguire's latest career decision has been confirmed. Here, Mirror Football looks at the latest news surrounding the Premier League giants.
View 3 Images
Missing out on England's World Cup squad won't stop Harry Maguire enjoying his summer as the Manchester United defender is set to appear on the The Rest is Football podcast during the competition, according to The Athletic .
The 33-year-old was omitted from Thomas Tuchel's 26-man squad , marking the second consecutive international tournament he's failed to appear at after injury ruled him out of Euro 2024.
FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page
Maguire is expected to be one of many guests to appear on the popular podcast hosted by Gary Lineker , Alan Shearer and Micah Richards. The former England strikers will be situated in a studio overlooking New York's Times Square for 40 episodes.
Manchester United could follow up their £38.8million deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson with the acquisition of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes. As reported by the Manchester Evening News , the Red Devils have come to an agreement on the total package for the Brazilian who may welcome the Hammers star as his new team-mate.
An ESPN report claims United have already contacted the relegated side about a possible deal for the 21-year-old. West Ham could pull the trigger on a number of player sales with relegation predicted to cost the club £100m . According to The Times , they've placed a £80m price tag on Fernandes.
View 3 Images
Arsenal have also been linked with a move to sign the Portugal international who impressed in his debut season at the London Stadium.
Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.