The agent of Manchester United's out-of-favour striker Marcus Rashford met with Barcelona sporting director Deco, with the 27-year-old England international desperate to join the La Liga champions. (Sport - in Spanish), external
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We asked you to select your Manchester United player of the season from the four candidates chosen by our fan contributor.
And with the poll now closed, we can reveal the winner is... Bruno Fernandes.
Here's what Alex Turk at Turk Talks FC, external said about him:
Fernandes was understandably the favourite to retain his Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year trophy at the club and when he did, he joined David de Gea and Cristiano Ronaldo on a record four wins.
He has been a level above again, and deserves better than Manchester United's current depths.
Image source, Getty ImagesSimon Stone
Chief football news reporter in Kuala Lumpur
Image source, Getty ImagesI suspect quite strongly Ruben Amorim cannot wait until Friday's final post-season encounter with Hong Kong is over and he is on the plane back to Manchester.
In his first week in the job, the 40-year-old spoke about how the media demands at United far exceed those at former club Sporting.
It is also pretty certain if the Portuguese club flew over 6,000 miles after their domestic season had ended, they would not get booed off by a large proportion of a 70,000-plus crowd, leaving Amorim to face the wrath of a hostile local media.
Yet such is the depth of knowledge about United among both supporters and media in Malaysia that Amorim is asked to explain himself even when there are legitimate excuses - the heat and humidity for a start - for a below-par performance.
Amorim mentioned the four Manchester-based journalists covering this trip (including me) on Tuesday, saying we demand answers. But it was journalists based in South East Asia who asked about the booing in Kuala Lumpur and also the lack of tickets sold in Hong Kong.
Amorim said on Tuesday he was excited for the new season. He will not be excited for long if results don't turn round.
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he needs to "push the players" and make them feel like they "need to win every game".
The Reds kicked off their post-season tour with a 1-0 defeat by ASEAN All-Stars in Malaysia - after which they were booed off.
Responding to a question about whether a "change of ethos" is needed, Amorim said: "We know that, and we talked about that after the [Aston] Villa game and we played quite well against a team trying to get Champions League. Today was completely different.
"My biggest concern is that we need to have the feeling we need to win every game, even a small side game on the street - every game, every exercise. That is what we have to do to push the players.
"The way I play is similar to other coaches - you have an idea and stick with it. I am just one more coach.
"I reached this level because I believe certain things so we will see. Of course, we need to improve the results - but I have the confidence."
Simon Stone in Kuala Lumpur
Chief football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester United officials are putting a positive spin on their two-match trip to Asia, pointing out they are not the only club playing matches this week as Chelsea, Real Betis, Paris St-Germain and Inter Milan are also in action.
I am not sure two games against local sides in Malaysia and Hong Kong is quite the same as a European final, but the trip does at least give United head coach Ruben Amorim a chance to reset after a tortuous 2024-25 campaign.
United play a South East Asia All-Stars outfit in Kuala Lumpur tonight (13:45 BST) and then head to Hong Kong to play their national team on Friday (13:00 BST).
"It was important to finish the season," said Amorim. "We needed to close that chapter. Now I'm excited and I'm nervous - I want to work to the next season.
"I don't have a feeling that I need to disconnect - I don't need to rest.
"I just need to prepare for next season."
United have already made significant progress in their attempts to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves, while a number of departures are expected.
Chris Collinson
BBC Sport statistician
Not every contribution in a Premier League match involves sprinting or flying into tackles. Some players influence the game in more subtle ways - through positioning, awareness, and economy of movement.
Tracking data shows that certain players walk more than others during matches, often using these moments to read the game, conserve energy, or stay tactically disciplined.
While it might raise eyebrows, walking can be part of a smart, strategic approach. Let's take a look at the players who spent the most time walking during games this season - and what that might say about their playing style.
Manchester United fans might be interested to know that incoming forward Matheus Cunha spent more of his time walking than any other outfield player in the Premier League this season, at 77%.
What makes that even more remarkable is that the rest of the top five biggest 'walkers' were all centre-backs, where biding your time and assessing the situation makes more sense.
Now Lionel Messi is known for walking a lot in games before producing moments of magic, so it is not necessarily a bad thing, but the question is whether what Cunha brings is worth the walking.
Is Cunha's skillset worth it?
And do you agree that he is a better footballer than Garnacho?
Image source, Getty ImagesIs Matheus Cunha a better player than Alejandro Garnacho?
BBC Radio Manchester's Gaz Drinkwater believes so, urging Manchester United to cash in on Garnacho in order to make room for new summer signings.
Speaking on The Devils' Advocate podcast, he said: "Garnacho came on in the Europa League final and did nothing. As Amorim said, that's all in the past now.
"Matheus Cunha is done, and will be a very exciting signing.
"Cunha is a better footballer than Garnacho, and so is Bryan Mbeumo. You're talking about 40-odd Premier League goals between those two.
"They're better footballers. Sign them, bring them in."
In 33 Premier League appearances, Cunha registered 15 goals and a further six assists. Meanwhile, Brentford's Mbeumo notched 20 goals from 38 league appearances, assisting another eight.
In comparison, Garnacho managed just six goals and two assists from 36 Premier League games.
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Simon Stone in Kuala Lumpur
Chief football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesIt used to be a feature of Manchester United trips to Asia that Sir Alex Ferguson would get asked in media conferences what he thought of the standard of football in that particular country and whether there were any players he was keeping an eye on.
Ferguson generally fell back on the catch-all answer that football was growing 'in this part of the world' and the standard is getting better.
In somewhere like Japan, he might mention a well-known player; in other countries he would just say there were 'a few' that he liked and left it at that.
Back in Kuala Lumpur for the first time since 2009, yesterday, it was Ruben Amorim who had to field the same questions.
He dealt with them pretty well.
"We want the best players in the world," he said. "If I see someone with real value and he performs he could be on our list.
"I don't have a lot of knowledge in this region. I know it is getting bigger. I know in Malaysia, you have football and badminton.
"But it (football) is a global sport and is improving in every region."
Chris Collinson
BBC Sport statistician
Bournemouth and Tottenham were the most physical teams in the Premier League this season when considering the distance they covered and the number of sprints performed.
The results might explain why they had a lot of injuries.
Newcastle and Brighton were not too far behind though, with Brighton actually covering the most ground in the league, with fewer sprints.
Chelsea and Liverpool's style of play saw them sprint a lot but not cover a lot of ground, while Manchester City and Arsenal were the opposite (ran a lot but didn't sprint a lot).
Nottingham Forest very much had their own style of play this season as they both ran and sprinted the least.
Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have offered a deal for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, 30, and told the Portugal midfielder he has 72 hours to make a decision. (Mail, external)
Meanwhile, United have agreed the framework of a deal for Ipswich Town's Liam Delap and are now waiting for the English striker to decide on his next move. (ESPN, external)
Finally, United are the leading contenders to sign 16-year-old Southampton defender Harley Emsden-James but face competition from Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal. (Mail, external)
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Alex Turk
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesSeason rating: 1/10. A record-low Premier League finish in back-to-back seasons. A manager sacked. A homegrown hero axed. A nightmare defeat in Bilbao. I could go on. Everything that could go wrong… went wrong. The decision to trust heart over head and retain Erik ten Hag ultimately wrote the season off. Heartbreak in the Europa League final was the cherry on top.
Happy with your manager?: No, Manchester United are losing far too many matches. But I also understand the torrid circumstances Ruben Amorim inherited and have seen enough from him to share optimism he is the right man to lead this new era. He needs serious backing though.
Unsung hero: I'm reluctant to give any individual player praise because the season has been that much of a disaster. Joshua Zirkzee can have a special mention for his impressive renaissance. There is more to come from him.
Player you would most like to sign: Matheus Cunha is all but done and Liam Delap appears next on United's list. But Amorim wants another versatile forward, and that should be Bryan Mbeumo. He's coming off the back of a 20-goal Premier League season, is already well-versed in Amorim's system and only turns 26 this year.
Right now, my overriding emotion from the season is: Disgust. Is that too strong? United finished 15th in the league [and could have dropped to 17th on the final day]. Liverpool equalled the club's 20 titles, and Amorim's side couldn't even salvage something sweet. Handing Tottenham Hotspur their first trophy in 17 years and eternal immunity from 'Spursy' banter is a scar no club wanted. It is a fitting scar for the worst team in this club's modern history. Things can only get better. They have to.
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Image source, Getty ImagesHere's my quick assessment of Manchester United's Premier League season - and a return to my August predictions.
Pre-season prediction: 5th
Ended the season: 15th
Where do you even start?
When a manager, in this case Ruben Amorim, is offering public apologies on the pitch just six months after his appointment, you get the picture of just what a dreadful state a proud club is in.
Amorim also told supporters: "Good days are coming." There is little evidence of this coming to pass at the end of United's worst top-flight season since 1973-74.
They were an utter shambles. On and off the pitch, from the ill-judged (not to mention hugely expensive) decision to keep Erik ten Hag and extend his contract, then sack him, to the total lack of impact from successor Amorim after his arrival in November.
A run to the Europa League final threatened to cover up gaping cracks, as well as the growing discontent with part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, but United reverted to type with a mind-numbingly bad display in losing to Tottenham.
A head coach who seems uneasy in his role. A mediocre squad ill-suited to said coach's preferred three at the back. Unpopular owners. Morale at the club rock bottom.
Other than that...
What I said in August: "Erik ten Hag is still in a job after winning the FA Cup last season but he is surely realistic enough to know he needs a good start to stop speculation rearing its head again, even after signing a new contract."
Alex Fletcher
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty Images"It's in the past. It's over."
Those were the words of Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim after his sides' 2-0 victory over Aston Villa brought the curtain down on a difficult campaign at Old Trafford.
The Portuguese addressed those that remained inside the Theatre of Dreams after the full-time whistle, issuing an apology on behalf of himself and the squad.
"I want to apologise for this season. I know you are really disappointed with me and the team," said Amorim.
"After this disastrous season, I want to tell you the good days are coming."
But with a record 18 Premier League defeats and a lowest ever Premier League finish, what went wrong this season?
Image source, Getty ImagesRasmus Hojlund scored just four Premier League goals this season
It's easy to look all around the pitch and at the system played by Amorim, when it comes to analysing United's shortcomings.
Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir have both made mistakes this season - the latter getting away with one in the final game - and the ability of the wing-backs and central midfielders has been called in to question, while Amorim refused to budge on his tactics.
Despite lapses in concentration, they kept 10 clean sheets and conceded 54 goals this season - only 13 more than champions Liverpool, who doubled their points tally.
And it's the lack of goals that caused the most problems.
According to Opta, United had a shot conversion rate of just 12.3% this season - only Southampton's was lower - as they were outscored by all but four teams in the Premier League.
Their captain Bruno Fernandes topped the charts for chances created, with 91 across the season.
Despite this, no player for United reached double figures for goals in the league, with Fernandes and Amad the top scorers on just eight goals each - that's after the Ivorian missed almost three months with an ankle injury.
Much of the pressure was on Rasmus Hojlund, but the Dane found the net just four times - and along with summer signing Joshua Zirkzee - failed to provide a goal threat at the top of the pitch.
Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesUnless you are the person whose phone it is, it is quite amusing when a ringtone begins to sound in the middle of a news conference.
Jose Mourinho once answered it and started to have a conversation with the person at the other end.
Today, it was Ruben Amorim's phone that went off, just as Major General Khiev Sameth, president of the South-East Asia Football Federation, was explaining how brilliant it was that Manchester United were in Kuala Lumpur at the start of their post-season tour.
Amorim apologised, then, when I asked him if he would have to fine himself - the standard punishment for a phone not being switched off - for the faux pas, he said he should.
"I should have the phone always on silent, especially in this occasion," he said.
"It's a house alarm. When I'm away, I like to control my kids."
Simon Stone in Kuala Lumpur
Chief football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesWandering through the plush city centre hotel Manchester United are staying in during their three nights in Kuala Lumpur, it would be easy to conclude everything is well in their world.
Fans are outside and inside trying to get a glimpse of Ruben Amorim's squad and there are plenty of red shirts around as a sign of their devotion to the Red Devils.
Introducing the game between a South-East Asia Select side – skippered by Sergio Aguero (not that one) – organisation president Major General Khiev Sameth spoke of his pride at Malaysia hosting tomorrow night's game.
"It is far more than a football match," he said. "It is a celebration of sporting excellence.
"We are looking forward to an unforgettable night for Asian football. It is a proud moment for Asia and the region."
If you were being cruel, you would say Major General Sameth has not seen too much of United recently.
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester United boss Ruben Amorim says there will be additions to his squad this summer but they are "not allowed to do too much" business because of financial fair play regulations.
The first summer transfer window under a new manager is always a crucial time because it indicates the direction they want the team to go in. But unlike in the past, Amorim says recruitment will be measured and they will look at options in the academy for added squad depth next season.
"It's a good opportunity to see the young players and sometimes we have surprises like Ayden [Heaven], who every time he has played, has proved that he's a first-team player," said Amorim in Kuala Lumpur. "Without the Champions League we also don't need a big squad, we can control in a better way.
"Then we have a plan that is to bring [in] some new players. Our big plan is to improve the team we have and improve the academy as that is our future, as it was in past. It's not going to change so much.
"We have financial fair play rules, so we are not allowed to do so much this summer.
"The important thing is to stick together. We are going to struggle and it is not going to be everything right away. I have a feeling the team is improving and that is the most important thing."
In addition to incomings, there are also expected to be multiple outgoings. Yet one player Amorim is keen to keep is captain Bruno Fernandes, who was a standout performer in a dismal season for the Red Devils.
"We talk about this many times," said Amorim. "You can see by the performance. You can see by the leadership. You can see the passion he has for the game.
"In difficult moments Bruno is the guy who takes responsibility. He should do because he is the captain. He is really important for us and what we want to build for the team."
Manchester United have held talks with 25-year-old Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, who is valued at about £50m. (Talksport, external)
The Old Trafford club also want Wolves and Portugal right-back Nelson Semedo. The 31-year-old will be a free agent this summer. (Football Transfers, external)
United, Bayern Munich and Chelsea have all shown concrete interest AC Milan and Portugal forward Rafael Leao, 25. (Teamtalk, external)
Meanwhile, midfielder Casemiro and winger Alejandro Garnacho are among the players Manchester United want to move on as they look to significantly reduce their squad for next season. (Telegraph - subscription required, external)
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