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Gossip: Man Utd make Osimhen top striking target this summerpublished at 07:23 23 April
07:23 23 April
Manchester United have made Napoli's 26-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray, their top striking transfer target this summer. (Mirror, external)
United also plan to trigger the £30m release clause in the contract of Ipswich's 22-year-old English striker Liam Delap. (Mail - subscription required, external)
Chelsea have joined the race for Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, 25, and will challenge Manchester United for the signature of the Portugal international. (Teamtalk, external)
Is Cunha the 'ideal player' or is his 'problematic attitude' an issue?published at 17:33 22 April
17:33 22 April
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We asked you which new forwards you would like to see at Old Trafford in the light of Manchester United's interest in Wolves' Matheus Cunha and Ipswich striker Liam Delap.
Here are some of your comments:
Andrew: Please, please, please not Cunha. The man is all ego and no goals.
Noal: Harry Kane would be a sensible choice given he is a proven goalscorer. He is that bit older but still has a predator's instinct and can take his chances. Benjamin Sesko would be a good back-up striker.
Mark: Ideally I'd rather us sign Victor Osimhen. We need a prolific goalscorer. I do believe Cunha would fit into the system quite well, though.
Barry: Knowing our luck, one would get injured so I'd get both if we can. We have had the same problem for ages now - we just don't score enough goals.
Amin: An ideal centre-forward signing would be one with experience that guarantees goals. While I admire Delap, I think he would be a similar signing to Rasmus Hojlund if he came to United, which is not what we need right now (unless Hojlund also moves on). Osimhen should be the top target going into the summer alongside more versatile forwards like Bryan Mbeumo and Cunha, especially if Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony all move on.
Simon: I think Cunha will go to Arsenal and Manchester United might be lucky to get Delap.
Thomas: We need to give the youth a chance rather than signing new players. We have a great under-18 team and we need to use them.
Ben: Cunha is massively talented but has a problematic attitude, so it would be yet another one on the seemingly endless list of poorly thought through signings for United. Ability alone does not make a top-class player!
Sethuram: Cunha indeed would be an ideal player upgrade to add to our squad. I believe he has got the potential to score goals in tough situations and also individual brilliance. But Cunha alone would not change the situation at Manchester United.
How did Fredricson fare on his Man Utd debut?published at 15:53 22 April
15:53 22 April
Josh Lobley BBC Sport Journalist
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Tyler Fredericson became the 254th Manchester United academy player to graduate to first-team action when he made his debut against Wolves on Sunday. In what was quite a forgettable display from the Red Devils, the 20 year-old put in a strong performance and did not look out of place in senior football.
Slotting in on the left of Ruben Amorim's back three, Fredricson helped keep Wolves' dangermen Jorgen Strand Larsen and Matheus Cunha quiet. The pair only managed two shots between them and it was set-piece excellence from Pablo Sarabia which separated the two sides at the final whistle.
Fredericson was not afraid to get stuck in, winning more duels than any other player on the pitch. Impressively, he still managed to commit no fouls on the afternoon and showed a real maturity in his defensive actions.
On the ball he opted to keep it simple, which is perhaps the smart thing to do so early on into your professional career. He only misplaced five of his 69 passes and completed 100% of his long passes, which shows promise for his ball-playing ability in the future.
At the business end of the season, it is clear that Ruben Amorim is prioritising the Europa League over the Premier League, and Fredricson's debut shows that he has a reliable defender in his arsenal to help with squad rotation as his side push for European glory.
The Devils' Advocate: 'We can win the Europa League'published at 15:53 22 April
15:53 22 April
The Devils' Advocate team are back with a fresh episode.
This week talk turns to Manchester United beating Lyon over two legs in the Europa League semi-finals and then losing to Wolves in the Premier League.
The team opt to focus on the positives in an episode titled 'We can win the Europa League'.
'A target on his back from day one next season'published at 13:37 22 April
13:37 22 April
Alex Turk Fan writer
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Not a single fan should be judging Ruben Amorim until after his summer transfer business, but that cannot excuse how low Manchester United's standards have slipped.
He will have a target on his back from day one next season.
Amorim deserves time and patience for agreeing to abandoning his self-built empire at Sporting in the middle of another glory-destined season.
He inherited a dark, depressing mess at Old Trafford because he believed he was the right man to turn things around.
That in itself demands respect - as does any young coach willing to accept the hardest job in football.
But on paper, he arrived at United on the fringes of the Champions League spots. Now, with five Premier League games remaining, 17th looks like a real possibility.
Take a moment to process that. Record winners Manchester United could be the Premier League's worst team other than those that suffered relegation.
It is embarrassing, and while Amorim's decision to prioritise the Europa League is the right one, he cannot continue to lose domestic games.
This season's side is the worst in the Premier League era by some distance. The most defeats, most home losses, the lowest points and the lowest position leave that out of the question.
A continued trend will not be accepted next season. Ambitions must be tempered. Expecting United to launch from the depths to the top four is unrealistic.
However, Amorim will understand the pressure he is under to deliver stark improvement. He realistically needs more than one summer to realise his vision, but at this rate, he will not get that.
Fumbling the Europa League after essentially throwing Premier League matches would be one thing. Not proving you can win these games instantly next term is another.
The players, coaches and recruitment team have to deliver from June.
Should Man Utd pursue Cunha or Delap this summer?published at 11:50 22 April
11:50 22 April
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With Manchester United keen on signing Wolves forward Matheus Cunha this summer, we want to know which new forwards you would like to see at Old Trafford next season.
Multiple club sources have told BBC Sport that Brazil international Cunha is among a number of attacking options on United's shortlist, with Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap also of interest.
Cunha is Wolves' top scorer this season, with 16 goals to his name, and plays in a similar system to Ruben Amorim under Molineux boss Vitor Pereira.
But he has also been sent off twice this season, missing six games in total through suspension.
Would Cunha be the ideal signing for United? Or is youngster Delap a better fit? Or perhaps you have someone else in mind who should be on the radar?
Gossip: Man Utd close in on £62.5m Cunhapublished at 06:48 22 April
06:48 22 April
Manchester United are nearing an agreement with 25-year-old Wolves and Brazil striker Matheus Cunha, but they will still need to activate his £62.5m release clause. (Mail), external
United have sent scouts to watch 25-year-old Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, as they look for a replacement for Andre Onana. Rivals Manchester City are also interested in Costa, who has a release clause of £64.3m (75m euros). (Correio da Manha - in Portuguese), external
The Red Devils have maintained contact with the agent of 21-year-old RB Leipzig and Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko since he rejected a move to Old Trafford in 2022. (Manchester Evening News), external
United are expecting to receive several loan offers from Championship clubs for full-back Harry Amass this summer. (GiveMeSport), external
Aston Villa are exploring the possibility of selling striker Ollie Watkins for £50-60m and signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United on a permanent basis. (Football Insider), external
Sancho obligation triggered but doubt remainspublished at 15:53 21 April
15:53 21 April
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
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Chelsea have guaranteed they will finish above 15th in the Premier League which automatically triggers an obligation to buy winger Jadon Sancho.
The Blues would pay between £20m and £25m to Manchester United for the on-loan attacker after beating Fulham on Sunday afternoon.
However, they have a £5m clause to get out of the deal and senior officials have privately refused to rule out using it to get out of signing Sancho permanently.
The 25 year old has three goals and 10 assists in 34 matches for Chelsea this season.
Manager Enzo Maresca has explained a decision will be made at the end of the season.
'Small details' behind Wolves defeat - Eriksenpublished at 15:52 21 April
15:52 21 April
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Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen says "small details" were the reason behind Sunday's home defeat against Wolves, rather than any European hangover.
Ruben Amorim's side returned to action just three days after Thursday's dramatic 5-4 Europa League comeback in extra time against Lyon, but were far limper in a 1-0 Premier League defeat.
I think it was pretty easy to get over," Eriksen said. "I think obviously we changed a lot of the team from Thursday - we had our chances [on Sunday].
"No matter if we played Thursday or not, I think we had enough energy to win the game and, in the end, it was just small details. We weren't good enough in the last end.
"It is football in a nutshell. Sometimes if you have a good game but don't score any goals, then the opposition will always have a chance to take the lead and take the win. Unfortunately, they did that."
Despite the results, there were a couple of positives in the performances of 20-year-old Tyler Fredricson on his debut and 18-year-old Harry Amass on his first Old Trafford start.
"I'm happy for both," Eriksen said. "Obviously Harry has played a few games, but Tyler has trained with us a few times and performed [on Sunday]. I think he's a bright kid.
"I mean, they're both really working hard and earning their chance in the team. I think they can both be very proud of what they've achieved.
"They look very comfortable. I hope they enjoyed it and keep the memory apart from the loss. But for their own development I think they'll be very proud."
'Fire sale and reboot' - Man Utd fans on latest defeatpublished at 09:45 21 April
09:45 21 April
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We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League defeat against Wolves at Old Trafford.
Here are some of your comments:
Garry: Deadwood on show again. Victor Lindelof, Christian Eriksen, Rasmus Hojlund etc and Kobbie Mainoo out of position. Wasteful up front and no midfield creativity. The young lads are semi-reasonable but we are not going to win anything with them. Roll on the end of the season. Fire sale and reboot.
Mike: The changes made to the team were inevitable and the youngsters did OK, but much more should be expected from the experienced players. This includes the subs, especially Mason Mount. Looks less like a Premier League player with each passing week.
JP: Typical lacklustre performance from this very average squad of players. One-night wonders in Europe do not make up for the disgraceful season fans have endured. No passion, commitment or hard work evident.
Iain: Given we had two kids starting and two older squad players that could be politely described as "having no legs", we actually made quite a few chances while being relatively secure at the back. Harry Amass looks an intriguing prospect and Tyler Fredricson had a very good debut. With bigger fish to fry elsewhere, these last few league games are a chance to give minutes to younger players, rest key players and maybe even nick a win here and there. Everything from now on is with a view to improve for next season. Sometimes you need to fall hard to realise how much work is actually required.
Mike: I wasn't expecting anything like Thursday's game but I did expect a little passion. First 10 minutes seemed to be going well but then we just sat back. Hojlund should have had at least two and he should have set one up. The youngsters played well but we just didn't want the win. In the second half, Wolves must have thought they could take all the points. Their game improved and even when we made the subs they just kept coming at us.
Peter: As I expected - the win against Lyon was a blip. How long is it going to take before the board admits that Ruben Amorim isn't the man to take United forward? Supporters will lose their patience if it goes on much longer. No improvement in any area - can't keep blaming the players.
Adam: This is why nights like when we played Lyon don't get my hopes up. It's hard to find positives from this season. To be fair, United seemed to have the better chances overall, but just couldn't do anything to actually finish the game off. Then we got punished by a decent free kick. Can we just defer the last few games, please, to save further anguish?
Luke: I thought we were better and more balanced before the substitutions. I love those kids on the left flank - they were superb. I'm just waiting for the summer to see who we bring in.
Man Utd players 'have to be hungrier to score'published at 09:39 21 April
09:39 21 April
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Ex-Wales international Ashley Williams insists that Manchester United's players cannot complain about lack of service during the 1-0 defeat by Wolves on Sunday.
Hojlund 'lost' and 'absolutely devoid of any confidence' - Murraypublished at 08:35 21 April
08:35 21 April
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Former Premier League striker Glenn Murray says he empathises with Rasmus Hojlund because he is not getting the service he needs from his team-mates.
With Joshua Zirkzee out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, Hojlund is United's only senior fit striker. Yet he has scored just twice in the Premier League since his new boss Ruben Amorim arrived in November.
"I really feel for Rasmus Hojlund because I do believe there is a good footballer in there, but he is absolutely devoid of any confidence," said Murray on the BBC Radio 5 Live Football Daily podcast.
"It must be hard when you come to a club like Manchester United to remain positive when there is so much negativity around, especially as a forward.
"That formation is not set-up to make chances for Hojlund. There's a winger in Alejandro Garnacho that just wants to cut in and shoot, so he doesn't create chances for others, and then on the other side is Kobbie Mainoo who doesn't really get those balls in either.
"So I do feel for him. He's a young lad and he's a bit lost at the moment."
Gossip: Man Utd still in race to sign £70m Xavipublished at 08:27 21 April
08:27 21 April
Manchester United and Liverpool are among the clubs that have been monitoring Netherlands forward Xavi Simons, who has a contract at RB Leipzig until 2027. (Sport Bild - in German), external
Xavi could leave this summer but the German club will want about £70m if they are to sell the 21-year-old. (Sky Sports Germany), external
Chelsea's obligation to buy on-loan Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho has been triggered, after the Blues' win against Fulham ensured they will finish above 15th in the Premier League. (GiveMeSport), external
'We need to score goals'published at 17:06 20 April
17:06 20 April
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Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim speaking to BBC Match of the Day after the 1-0 defeat to Wolves: "We didn't score our opportunities. That's it. We need to score goals."
On Rasmus Hojlund and whether he needs support: "We need to continue to work but it is not just Rasmus, the whole team missed a lot of opportunities."
On whether it is one step forward and two steps back for Manchester United: "This season is going to end like this so we need to take the positives and work on what we need to improve. We have to look at everything, our squad, what we have to do in the market. We will see. We talk every day about next season and with time we will get what we need to improve the team."
