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Manchester United are interested in Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson, 24, as Aston Villa and AC Milan also monitor the Senegal striker's situation. (Times - subscription required), external

Manchester United may look into a swap deal for Jackson which could mean winger Alejandro Garnacho moving to Chelsea. (The i paper - subscription required), external

Aston Villa are among the Premier League clubs weighing up a move for Garnacho. (Mail), external

Meanwhile, United's move for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo has stalled. The Bees have increased their asking price to closer to £70m for the 25-year-old Cameroon international, while the Old Trafford club do not want to pay more than £65m. (Guardian), external

United have held talks with the camp of 27-year-old Brighton and Ecuador defender Pervis Estupinan before a potential transfer. (Mirror), external

Finally, Juventus are exploring the conditions of a potential deal for Marcus Rashford, with the forward also attracting interest from Barcelona. (Sky Sports), external

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Manchester United have unveiled their away kit for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

The white shirt takes inspiration from the club's 1992 away shirt, bringing back the "iconic snowflake graphic" in lilac and featuring a plum coloured club crest.

The kit is pulled together with matching plum shorts and white socks.

Ruben Amorim's side will wear the strip for the first time on Saturday for their pre-season friendly against Leeds United in Stockholm.

Manchester United believe the design re-imagines "one of the club's most iconic jerseys", but what do you make of it?

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Injuries have dented the confidence of Luke Shaw and Lisandro Martinez, who must compete for a place in a defence containing promising youngsters Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven.

Andre Onana's pre-season hamstring issue gives Amorim an opportunity to assess his goalkeeping options but, in truth, unless 21-year-old Radek Vitek steps up, the choice will be to stick or twist with the Cameroon international, given Altay Bayindir was given his chance at the end of last season and failed to impress.

It is a similar story in attack.

The pursuit of Liam Delap, who instead chose Chelsea, emphasises Amorim feels he can improve on Rasmus Hojlund.

Viktor Gyokeres, who played for Amorim at Sporting, has also decided against a move to United.

Ollie Watkins, who lost his place at Aston Villa when Marcus Rashford arrived from United on loan, has been linked with a move to Old Trafford. So too have out-of-contract pair Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jamie Vardy. They are all names to suggest United might be better off giving Hojlund one more chance.

But can Amorim trust that the Dane is ready to fulfil the promise that prompted United to pay Atalanta £72m for him two years ago?

Hojlund himself has been linked with his old boss Gian Piero Gasperini at Roma. But, as with so many players, turning vague interest into reality is not easy.

When he spoke to fanzine United We Stand last month, chief executive Omar Berrada said the pain of last season's 15th-placed finish, the worst since the 1973-74 relegation campaign, was self-inflicted in the belief reward would follow.

"He [Amorim] has suffered in the Premier League, and the team has suffered," Berrarda said.

"But we saw it as an investment for the following seasons, because we were going to give time to Ruben to get to know the squad, the club and the Premier League, so by the time that we got to now, we'll have had all the discussions about what the squad needs and the two-to-three-year plan to get to a squad that's capable of winning the Premier League."

There is still time before the opening Premier League game against Arsenal on 17 August for the clarity Amorim seemed so sure of when he spoke in Hong Kong to emerge.

But as of now, the picture is too cloudy for any United fan to feel confident about what lies ahead.

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BBC chief football news reporter Simon Stone has been answering your questions.

David asked: With Kepa Arrizabalaga having been available, should Manchester United have signed him? He has got to be a better option than Andre Onana.

Simon answered: First, we cannot be certain he wanted to make the move. Arsenal have more to aim for than Manchester United. Kepa might believe he can get into Mikel Arteta's team ahead of David Raya and, geographically, he can stay where he is.

As a goalkeeper, he might also think playing for United is setting himself up for a fall because he is exposed too often. It is true Onana has made mistakes - but he has also made a lot of good saves. The more any goalkeeper has to do, the more errors they make.

I accept doubts persist over Onana but, a bit like David de Gea - who was also heavily criticised in the end - my belief is there are more fundamental issues to address.

If United had a defence that was secure in possession and a midfield that could screen, then we would know how good the goalkeeper was. Just now, we don't.

Luke asked: Is it looking ominous for Manchester United? So much talk about giving Ruben Amorim a summer transfer window, yet we have managed to sign one first-team player so far and have not been able to sell our unwanted contracted players. Meanwhile, most other teams have strengthened their squads. Uh oh.

Simon answered: You can look at this situation in two ways. You are clearly correct - it is only one signing and obviously the five unwanted players remain. That is not ideal.

However, the way the five have been treated suggests Amorim is being allowed to make the decisions he chooses, which is clearly a positive - and the reality is no manager gets all the players they want as quickly as they want them.

United want to strengthen but they need to balance the books. At this stage, it is a question of trust. Admittedly, that is in short supply when it comes to United and their transfer dealings in recent summers.

Manchester United have registered their interest in signing Juventus and Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz this summer, with Everton also keen on the 27-year-old. (Football Insider), external

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The Stretford Paddock's Joe Smith spoke to BBC Radio Manchester's The Devils' Advocate podcast about the scope for potential outgoings at Old Trafford:

"I think we are going to struggle to sell players, but I also think that if we are going to sell, it will come at the end of the window.

"If you are a buying club, why would you come in for their outcasts now? [You wouldn't] give United the money they want and allow us to move on and buy players. You would wait until the end of the window when United have to decide between selling at a discounted rate, bringing them back into the team, or having them in exile for a full season.

"When we get desperate at the end of the window, I imagine there will be more offers for these players. We probably won't get good money for them but we probably will be able to get rid of them towards the end of the window.

"The only question is if we would then have the time to buy the players we want with the money that we get."

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BBC Sport's chief football news reporter Simon Stone has been taking your questions.

Rich asked: Any chance of Manchester United actually doing some business in this window? Such a promising start and yet again failing to deliver. Going to be yet another poor season if the club don't get players in and out.

Simon replied: We know United are trying to get the Bryan Mbeumo deal over the line and, ideally, want that done before they head off to the USA next Tuesday.

In theory, that should significantly improve their goal threat.

I am pretty sure United would bring in a number nine if they could find one at the required standard, but the reality is they need to sell players as well, and that is not easy.

We all know the five players Ruben Amorim has no use for, but he may well have to look beyond those because, with no Europe, I already think United are at the maximum level in terms of numbers for a manageable squad.

Don't forget, apart from Alejandro Garnacho, all the exiled players spent the second half of last season out on loan, and only Christian Eriksen, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans - who didn't play much anyway - have left.

Tim asked: Manchester United have quietly signed five top-rated teenage players over the past two windows. Ayden Heaven, Chido Obi-Martin and now Diego Leon, Seth Ridgeon and Tyrese Noubissie. Is this a real change in their recruitment policy or is it normal and just more reported now?

Simon replied: United are definitely targeting the youth market. Time will be the judge over whether the policy works or not because, with a handful of exceptions, the journey from promising 18-year-old to senior, top-level Premier League star is extremely hazardous.

In the limited number of appearances he made before getting injured at Leicester City, Heaven looked exceptionally accomplished. But can he maintain that level week after week, month after month?

Obi-Martin scored a huge number of goals at youth level but - to me - looked to have a lot to learn when he was given a chance in the Premier League.

Supporters have to recognise the standards these players need to get to is phenomenally high. Doing well at youth level is a stepping stone, but no more than that.

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We asked how big a priority signing a new goalkeeper should be for Manchester United in the transfer window.

Andre Onana's hamstring injury means he is missing the club's tour of the United States, so Altay Bayindir is likely to be Ruben Amorim's first choice in pre-season.

Here are some of your comments:

David: It was a priority before Onana's injury, now they have to buy a new goalkeeper and keep Onana until at least January. If they had gone for a new goalie straight away, Onana may have left. It is a disaster.

Ben: I don't think it is the biggest priority at all. Radek Vitek can be given a run as he has had a good loan spell out. John Victor might be a good shout but the priority is getting a deal for forward Bryan Mbeumo over the line, as well as maybe Dusan Vlahovic if he is supposedly available, and clearing those out who don't want to work for the badge.

Glenn: Onana must be the first thing to sort. He is not a Premier League keeper and the defence ends up sitting deeper because they don't trust him. United should sign Emiliano Martinez as soon as possible or nothing will change.

Andy: Goalkeeper is not a priority. First, we need to get Mbeumo in, then a striker and midfielder, and also bolster the defence.

Rod: We do need a new keeper. However, the priority is for a midfield general and has been for 10 years!

Paul: Onana inspires zero confidence in our defence with his haphazard style. Every successful team needs the keeper to be a rock and, unfortunately, Onana isn't even a pebble. The sooner he goes and makes way for a keeper of Premier League quality the better.

Nathan: The severity of Onana's poor performances last season have been massively exaggerated. He was below par, but so was the entire squad. We scored 44 league goals last season. On our limited budget we shouldn't even consider signing a keeper until the problem of our non-existent attack is sorted.

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Manchester United have made contact with Lyon to ask about the availability of 30-year-old French midfielder Corentin Tolisso. (L'Equipe - in French), external

The Old Trafford club have reached an agreement with Brentford to sign Cameroon striker Bryan Mbeumo, 25. (Football Transfers), external

After holding initial talks in January, Chelsea have active interest in United winger Alejandro Garnacho. (TBR Football), external

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All 20 clubs earn a share of Premier League prize money. The amount each club receives depends on their league position and number of televised matches.

Prize money consists of UK and international merit broadcast payments, equal shares, commercial revenues and facility fees.

All clubs received a central commercial payment of £7.9m and equal shares from UK (£29.8m) and international (£59.2m) revenues.

Clubs are also paid a facility fee for matches broadcast on domestic TV. Liverpool had 30 of their 38 league matches televised - more than any other club.

1st: Liverpool - £174.9m

2nd: Arsenal - £171.5m

3rd: Manchester City - £165.5m

4th: Chelsea - £163.7m

5th: Newcastle United - £160.2m

6th: Aston Villa - £159.3m

7th: Nottingham Forest - £152.5m

8th: Brighton - £145.1m

9th: Bournemouth - £143.4m

10th: Brentford - £138.9m

11th: Fulham - £135.5m

12th: Crystal Palace - £136.1m

13th: Everton - £131.8m

14th: West Ham - £130.9m

15th: Manchester United - £136.2m

16th: Wolves - £123.1m

17th: Tottenham - £127.8m

18th: Leicester - £116.9m

19th: Ipswich Town - £111.1m

20th: Southampton - £109.2m

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BBC Radio Manchester's Gaz Drinkwater will not be alone in thinking Manchester United need a new goalkeeper.

It is two years since both Altay Bayindir and Andre Onana arrived in the summer of 2023 and after a catalogue of shaky performances, many think they need replacing.

But a goalkeeper is not the only position that requires new blood.

So tell us, how big a priority is a new goalkeeper? Is it towards the top of the wishlist - or if not, which positions are the most important?

Or indeed, are you happy with the current crop?

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The latest episode of The Devils' Advocate podcast has landed.

As well as discussing the transfer business - or lack of - at Old Trafford so far this summer, BBC Radio Manchester's Gaz Drinkwater and Joe McGrath pondered the goalkeeper options.

"I am of the opinion that Manchester United need a new goalkeeper, but I have also accepted that Ruben Amorim doesn't want a new keeper," Drinkwater said. "Even if he had the money, I don't think he wants one.

"Onana is going to be our goalkeeper for next season. I think Manchester United need to bring someone else in, because I can't be having [Altay] Bayindir [as the back-up goalkeeper].

Listen to the full discussion on BBC Sounds

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Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has been appointed as the lead coach for the club's under-18s side.

Academy graduate Fletcher made more than 300 appearances for the Red Devils and has worked in various roles since returning to the club in 2021.

"I am really excited to take on this new role and increase my responsibility to directly develop our young players." Fletcher said in a club statement

"I'm looking forward to working with such a talented age group, supporting them to reach their potential and preparing them to enjoy careers at the highest level possible."

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Manchester United are on the verge of agreeing a long-term deal with promising young defender Godwill Kukonki.

The 17-year-old was named on the bench on six occasions by United head coach Ruben Amorim last season.

Kukonki is still to make his senior competitive bow but did feature in both games of the club's post-season tour of Asia.

United have been in negotiations with the England youth international for a number of months, with club sources believing Kukonki has a big future despite finding his route to the first team clogged up by the arrival of Ayden Heaven from Arsenal.

Kukonki is likely to feature for England at the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar in November and it is thought he will remain with United this season rather than go out on loan.

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has rejected a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr, with the 21-year-old Argentina international preferring a move to Europe. (Telegraph, external)

Manchester United remain in the market for a goalkeeper but with other areas of the squad seen as more of a priority, Cameroon international Andre Onana, 29, is set to keep his place as first choice. (i paper, external)

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