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Manchester United Step Up Interim Search as Fletcher Confirmed for Brighton Cup Tie

Ajax are exploring a loan for Manuel Ugarte, with his wages cited as a potential stumbling block.

Overview

  • United are holding face-to-face interviews with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick for the interim role, with meetings reported for Thursday and possibly Friday.
  • Caretaker Darren Fletcher will lead the team against Brighton in the FA Cup after overseeing a 2-2 draw at Burnley in his first match.
  • The Burnley draw featured a second-half brace from Benjamin Sesko that briefly put United ahead before a late equaliser for the hosts.
  • Dutch outlet VI reports Ajax want Ugarte on loan this month, though his reported £120,000-per-week salary complicates negotiations over cost-sharing.
  • Reports in France and the UK link United with a potential summer move for PSG forward Bradley Barcola at a fee near £87m, while academy winger Sam Mather is set to join Kayserispor after terms were agreed.