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We asked for your views on which players you're most excited to see in action during pre-season.

Here are some of your comments:

Steve: Michael Carrick has made a point of following the progress of academy players since taking over in January. I'm sure he'll give game time in pre-season to Shea Lacey, Jim Thwaites and JJ Gabriel. Looking forward to seeing all three, plus the progress of Ayden Heaven, who I predict will be an England player by the end of the upcoming season.

Ryan: Very excited to see Lacey and Gabriel, so hopefully they both get a chance.

Carl: I love pre-season and all the friendlies have their own merit, so bring them on. There are a lot of youngsters and it would be good to see how the likes of Lacey, Chido Obi and Sekou Kone fare, as well as the loanees from last season, especially Harry Amass.

Michael: Looking forward to seeing the new signings, Andrey Santos and (hopefully) Youri Tielemans. Would also like to see Gabriel and Lacey to see how they've developed.

Ash: It would be good to see Toby Collyer and Jacob Devaney make their cases to become regulars in our midfield. We need to make sure that the route from the academy to the first team remains open for the young players coming through. I'd also like to see Amass make his case to be Luke Shaw's back-up this season.

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Manchester United's latest signing Karl Darlow says he is "extremely proud" to sign for the club after leaving Leeds United on the expiry of his contract.

The 35-year-old goalkeeper made 38 appearances for the Whites and was their first-choice keeper last season as Leeds retained their Premier League status.

"I'm joining an excellent group of goalkeepers and I'm really looking forward to all pushing each other to ensure that we maintain the highest standards, which this club demands," Darlow said.

"This is a really special opportunity. Everyone can see what an exciting time it is for the club and I cannot wait to play my part in supporting my team-mates and helping to drive the group forwards."

Director of football Jason Wilcox added: "Karl has proven his ability to perform at the highest level. His work ethic and determined personality make him a really strong addition to our squad."

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Manchester United "have other areas to strengthen" this transfer window as they continue their pursuit of midfield recruits, says The Devils' Advocate podcast co-host Gaz Drinkwater.

Manchester City secured United's top target Elliot Anderson at the start of the window, they were unwilling to match Tottenham's bid for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes and, most recently, their move for Atalanta's Ederson collapsed after his medical despite agreeing a deal for the Brazilian at the beginning of June.

Now the club have signed Andrey Santos from Chelsea and are closing in on a deal for Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans, but Drinkwater believes United need to be putting their focus elsewhere.

"Left-back is a big one. Luke Shaw did very well last season and if he has the same season again then we don't need a left-back - but he's not going to, is he? And I'm not sure about his back-up," he said on the latest episode of the BBC Radio Manchester podcast.

"We don't actually have a left-winger unless Marcus Rashford is staying so maybe we keep Rashford, even though he's on a lot of money.

"And a centre-back has to come in because how long is Matthijs de Ligt going to be out for? So, if Rashford were to go, we need a left-winger, a centre-back and a left-back. Then we might be cooking."

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Roma have rejected an offer of 40m euros from Atletico Madrid for 25-year-old France midfielder Manu Kone, who is also a target for Manchester United and Liverpool are also interested. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian), external

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When the World Cup ends, regardless of who wins, we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new Premier League season.

We're already working on some exciting new things for 2026-27.

As well as all the fallout and reaction to the tournament, we'll quickly shift back towards club football, with pre-season coverage and all the latest transfer gossip and stories.

BBC Sport and teams across BBC Nations and Regions cover all 20 Premier League sides and we have dedicated club reporters, who will be travelling to bring you behind-the-scenes insights from pre-season tours.

We'll also have live pages for selected pre-season matches, as well as in-depth features and storytelling, giving you the latest updates before the new campaign.

Once the World Cup ends, some of the standout players will be hot property in the transfer market, with top clubs chasing their signatures.

Our reporters, including senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel, will be breaking the big transfer stories on our website and app.

We'll also have our daily transfer gossip column, wrapping up all the rumours from across the football world.

For fans of World Cup Predictor, a new weekly game will be launching immediately after the tournament, with five fixtures a week to predict the outcomes of. You'll be able to build up your streaks and share your results with friends and family.

Our quizzes will also continue to be available to play so you can test your knowledge of the beautiful game.

Our new Shorts tab in the BBC Sport app will be the home of sport videos with content throughout the week from your club, including explainers, pundit analysis, interviews and behind-the-scenes content. We'll also be starting to include more reaction from fans so you can see the latest hot takes and debate the biggest talking points from your club.

Live pages are going to get bigger and better with more interactive elements, more conversation and improved functionality. They'll have BBC Radio 5 Live audio commentaries for the Premier League and Champions League, as well as live video for FA Cup.

Remember, the best way to get all of this content is to download the BBC Sport app and follow your favourite teams and sports using the My Sport tab.

Once you've set this up, you'll have quick access to those pages at the top of your Home tab and we'll be able to serve you better, more personalised, experiences in future.

And when following your Premier League team, from the start of the 2026-27 season you'll also get Live Notifications, which give you score updates directly on your phone's lock screen during a match.

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We asked for your views Manchester United being in advanced talks to sign midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.

Here are some of your comments:

Adrian: Absolutely a good signing! Like this guy a lot and we should probably have gone for him when he left Leicester. I am starting to get cautiously optimistic!

Harry: We have seen with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo that having Premier League experience is key for players to start quickly and be valuable assets to the club from day one. We can't afford for players to be using a whole season to 'adapt to the league'. Tielemans knows the league well and has performed at the highest level consistently. He's a good signing at a good price.

Angus: This is a great signing, and a brave one in some ways. Those in charge didn't care about losing face over Ederson, who is untested in the Premier League, in deciding he either wasn't right or wasn't fit. Tielemans is a proven Premier League performer who captains his national side - costing a very similar amount of money.

Sazzy: We always curse Tielemans when he plays against us because he is such a big threat so, YES it would be great to have him onside!

Mike: A decent squad player given the number of matches we expect/hope to play this coming season. We still need that elite, world-class midfielder to replace Casemiro, though.

Kev: Bags of Premier League experience and a decent price. Not so long ago we were paying stupid money for average players. How times have changed!

Simon Stone
Manchester United reporter

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Speculation around Ederson's Manchester United transfer collapsing was swirling over the weekend after initial reports last week claimed there was a problem because of a knee injury.

The 27-year-old midfielder had a full medical after initial tests in the United States had flagged an area of concern.

Ederson flew to England for the required tests, which took place in the wake of Brazil's World Cup last-16 defeat by Norway. Specialists were involved and the outcome has led to United backing out.

However, sources say the transfer could be resurrected later in the summer depending how the window develops for United, although the club would not be prepared to sanction any move at the previously agreed terms.

While club officials say they are sympathetic to the player, they feel they have to act in the best interests of United.

It is being stressed the move for Chelsea's Andrey Santos was not triggered by the issues with Ederson.

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New signing Andrey Santos has said "everything about Manchester United is special" and Michael Carrick is the "perfect coach" for the next chapter of his playing career.

The 22-year-old, who made 43 appearances for Chelsea last season, has signed a five-year deal at Old Trafford with a one-year optional extension.

"It is an incredible feeling to join a club that some of my biggest idols have represented," Santos told club media.

"Everybody told me about how ambitious the club is and the amazing environment that has been created here. I know just how strong the squad is and I cannot wait to fight together to compete for the biggest trophies.

"As a midfielder, I'm really excited to have the opportunity to learn from Michael Carrick. He is the perfect coach to help me take the next step in my career and push to achieve my dreams."

Santos spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Strasbourg, gaining first-team minutes and wearing the captain's armband on multiple occasions while scoring 11 goals and registering five assists.

United director of football Jason Wilcox added: "He was a key target for us in an important position, so we are delighted that he will join Michael's squad so early in pre-season.

"Despite already having extensive experience, leadership abilities and proving his talent at the highest level, Andrey still has enormous potential to develop further, and we cannot wait to see him flourish at Manchester United."

The latest episode of BBC Radio Manchester's The Devils' Advocate podcast has dropped.

Joe McGrath and Gaz Drinkwater discuss Manchester United's latest transfer rumours, the club's new stadium plans and the World Cup.

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Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans and we want your views on the news.

United have prioritised strengthening their midfield positions this summer as their only experienced orthodox central midfielder is Kobbie Mainoo, who is yet to feature in England's World Cup campaign.

BBC Sport has been told Tielemans' Villa contract contains a release clause, which makes negotiations easier, and that a deal is close.

The 29-year-old has been on the Old Trafford club's radar for considerable time and has a wealth of Premier League experience, which United feel is a significant positive.

Would Tielemans be a good signing for United given his Premier League experience? Or do you think they should be looking elsewhere in the market?

Get in touch with your views here

Simon Stone
Manchester United reporter

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30 August 2026. First home game of the season.

At about 15:40 BST, Senne Lammens and the rest of the Manchester United goalkeeping group will come out to warm up.

Lammens will be given a huge ovation. The support will be there through the warm-up, as the players leave the field, when they come out again, when Lammens takes his place for kick-off - and it will continue.

One of the reasons many United fans of a certain age are ambivalent towards the national team is the treatment their players tended to receive as a result of international duty.

The nadir was David Beckham's red card against Argentina in 1998 – an effigy of the midfielder hanging from a noose was dangled from a pub in South Norwood at the height of the criticism.

Wayne Rooney was condemned for his red card in the 2006 tournament. Twelve years after that, David de Gea was lambasted by the Spanish press for his performances at the World Cup.

There is sympathy for Lammens for what happened on Friday night given he had come into Belgium's World Cup quarter-final cold following Thibaut Courtois' injury.

However, at 24, he must carry with him the mistake that cost Belgium their place in the tournament.

On 30 August, United's fans will provide tangible proof that no matter what happened in the USA they have not forgotten how good he was last season, that they are solidly behind him and believe in him.

Alex Brotherton
BBC Sport journalist

Fairytale goodbyes are a rarity in football.

Belgium's 2-1 defeat by Spain in the quarter-finals of the World Cup is likely to have marked the final bow of the four remaining members of the Red Devils' golden generation.

Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin de Bruyne and Axel Witsel have been mainstays of the national team since the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, but their final chance of winning football's biggest prize ended with a mistake from one of their successors.

The injured Courtois, replaced midway through the second half, could only watch as Senne Lammens spilled an 88th-minute shot and Arsenal's Mikel Merino tucked home the rebound.

"Lammens doesn't cover himself in any glory. He didn't make a mistake for Manchester United last year but this is another pressure," said former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock on BBC Radio 5 Live.

"It's always difficult for any player in a game of this magnitude to come on, but especially a goalkeeper," added ex-Manchester City full-back Micah Richards. "To then make a mistake? I feel sorry for him."

Manchester United and Liverpool have made contact over a move for Wolves and Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes, 25, after a switch to Atletico Madrid fell through. (Globo - in Portuguese), external

United goalkeeper Radek Vitek is wanted by Celtic after some impressive displays on loan at Bristol City last season. (Football Insider), external

Chelsea are looking at a move for Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton after Manchester United and Liverpool both cooled their interest in the 22-year-old. (Caught Offside), external

Atalanta have held discussions with Ederson over extending his contract after a deal to move to United broke down. Newcastle are still interested in the 27-year-old Brazil midfielder. (L'Eco di Bergamo - in Italian), external

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