Overview
- Manchester United said Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte returned to training before the Nottingham Forest match, giving Michael Carrick more options in midfield.
- Local reports say United are moving toward making Carrick the permanent manager after clinching a Champions League place, with backing from senior figures.
- United are exploring a move for Atalanta’s Ederson as a potential Casemiro replacement, with the Serie A club reported to value him at about £43 million.
- Real Madrid fined Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni for a training-ground clash, and Valverde is resting for 10 to 14 days as PSG and Manchester City monitor his situation.
- Chelsea face Manchester City in Saturday’s FA Cup final, with City chasing a domestic treble and Chelsea seeking a lift after a turbulent season.