Overview
- Following Monday's 2-1 win over Brentford, United need two points from four games to secure a top-five finish and a Champions League return.
- Bruno Fernandes is seeking clear signals on ambition before deciding his future, and club leaders believe Champions League football would keep him at Old Trafford.
- Reports in Italy say AC Milan are open to Rafael Leão offers, with United exploring a swap that could include Marcus Rashford, Manuel Ugarte or Joshua Zirkzee.
- Barcelona hold a £26m option to sign Rashford from his loan, which Spanish reports say is unlikely to be triggered as Aston Villa monitor a permanent move.
- United say no final decision has been made on the permanent manager, with Michael Carrick the frontrunner and Andoni Iraola emerging as a leading alternative.