Overview
- Michael Carrick has been confirmed as interim head coach until season’s end, with his first match set for Saturday’s Manchester derby.
- Ruben Amorim’s dismissal followed public criticism and a confrontation with sporting director Jason Wilcox, reinforcing United’s director-led structure.
- United have made no January signings so far, and recruitment remains measured, with Inter, Napoli and Fiorentina reported to be monitoring Harry Maguire before his summer contract expiry.
- Sky Sport Italia reports Juventus have lodged an approach of just over £30m for Crystal Palace striker Jean‑Philippe Mateta, which Palace are said to have rebuffed.
- BBC-sourced reports indicate Bruno Fernandes intends to remain at United for the rest of the season, as pundits caution against turning Carrick’s interim tenure into a permanent appointment.