Manchester United were inactive in the January transfer window but have won three games in a row under new interim boss Michael Carrick
Manchester United chose not to make any first-team additions with the January transfer window now closed. But interim boss Michael Carrick has won his first three matches in charge.
After a summer in which they welcomed the likes of Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, United opted not to splash any cash in the winter window. These players were purchased for head coach Ruben Amorim, but he was shown the door in January after a 14-month stint at the helm.
Carrick has been handed the reins as interim manager and after wins against Manchester City and Arsenal, his side left it late versus Fulham but prevailed 3-2 to make it three wins from three. Away from the club, loanee Marcus Rashford is still strutting his stuff for Barcelona and a decision has reportedly been made regarding his future.
The English forward has been dealt a blow from the pitch however, with a United icon snubbing the 28-year-old. Mirror Football brings you the latest updates from Old Trafford.
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Marcus Rashford snubbed
Rashford joined Barcelona over the summer and in that time he’s made quite an impact under Hansi Flick. He has contributed 10 goals across all competitions.
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Despite this loan period being so prolific, United hero Nani still does not think Rashford measures up to one of his Blaugrana team-mates, Lamine Yamal.
In a video uploaded to social media for Goal, Nani was asked to compare some of Europe’s best attackers. Firstly, the Portuguese star was told to choose between Barcelona’s Yamal and Chelsea starlet Estevao. He chose the former.
Then, Rashford and Bukayo Saka were put to Nani for a verdict. He opted for Rashford before making a few more decisions. In the next round of picks, it was Rashford and colleague Yamal who were put side by side.
Here, Nani snubbed the United loanee and said: “Right now? Lamine Yamal.” In fairness to Rashford, the 39-year-old went on to choose Yamal as his No. 1 out of all the players he was queried about, adding: “He’s my type of player.”
Casemiro U-turn blocked
In January, Rashford’s team-mate at his parent club Casemiro was subject to a stark announcement. It was revealed the Brazilian is set to depart at the end of the season upon the expiry of his contract.
A goodbye video was released last month with United making it very clear that the 33-year-old will not remain at the club beyond the summer. But the Brazilian has impressed in his previous few fixtures.
Under Carrick, Casemiro has looked confident in the middle of the park and grabbed a goal and an assist in the win against Fulham. Fans have called for United to U-turn on their decision to let Casemiro leave, but Sky Sports reports they will not be backing down.
The report claims that although fans are asking why United are letting the Brazilian go, he is one of the club’s biggest earners, will soon turn 34 and United have a long-term plan in place for their midfield. All of these, they say, contribute to the club’s firm stance blocking any form of U-turn regarding Casemiro and the player remaining at Old Trafford.
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