Manchester United will mostly be focusing on an upcoming Europa League semi-final clash with Athletic Club – despite facing Bournemouth in the Premier League this weekend. Ruben Amorim’s side have shifted their attention away from domestic affairs due to a disappointing 14th place position in the top-flight table, which rules out European qualification through the league. It makes winning the Europa League their only hope of salvaging an otherwise dismal season. A summer rebuild is likely to take place at Old Trafford, with Wolves forward Matheus Cunha possibly their first new signing through the door. The Manchester Evening News understands that Cunha is “optimistic” that a deal could come together, despite a potentially prohibitive £62.5million fee. Below are some of the latest headlines surrounding United as well as our view on each one; Garnacho and Mainoo update Alejandro Garnacho could, reportedly, be sold by United this summer. However, it is claimed that his fellow academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo looks increasingly likely to stay. The club will need to sell some of their stars this summer as they look to wrap up a deal for Wolves’ Cunha. “Yes, we understand this to be highly possible – if proposals are deemed suitable by Man Utd and Garnacho himself,” journalist David Ornstein said in his latest Q&A for The Athletic. “As we know, exits for the likes of Rashford, Sancho, Antony, Malacia, Casemiro and Hojlund are plausible, while the salaries of Eriksen and Lindelof will leave the wage bill. There’s a growing sense Mainoo will stay, although there is a contract situation with him that needs to be addressed.” Isaac Seelochan from The Manchester Evening News says:”If United need to sell one of either Garnacho or Mainoo, the decision should be a no-brainer for Ineos. While Garnacho still has plenty of room for improvement, inconsistencies have frustrated United fans and his suitability to Amorim’s system is also in question. “And while Mainoo has not hit the heights he reached last season, his position as a central midfielder alongside Manuel Ugarte has shown some promise.” Rashford to Newcastle claim made “It’s the kind of signing Newcastle should be making,” ex-Arsenal player turned TV pundit Ian Wright said on his Ringer FC podcast when it was suggested to him that Rashford could make a surprising move to St James’ Park. “That would be amazing. That would be dangerous. Rashford at Newcastle? “Yeah. That would be really good. I really like that for Rashford. Rashford at Newcastle can be dangerous.” Isaac Seelochan from The Manchester Evening News says:”I’m not really sure why this matters, but Rashford has done enough at Aston Villa to justify a move to Newcastle. Four goals in 17 matches, two of which were against Preston, is hardly an impressive return. The Magpies are a team on the up, and to get to the next level of competing for the Premier League title, they I think can do better than Rashford in all honesty.”
