Manchester United have registered their interest in signing Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, who will be available on a free transfer this summer, according to Ben Jacobs. The Argentina international’s contract with Bournemouth is expiring, and while Tottenham Hotspur have already agreed personal terms with the 29-year-old, that agreement is contingent on maintaining their Premier League status, opening the door for United.
United are also considering a loan move for midfielder Mason Mount, with Coventry City reportedly preparing an ambitious bid, as claimed by TEAMtalk. Mount has fallen down the pecking order under manager Michael Carrick due to recurring injuries, and clubs are hesitant to pursue a permanent deal given his high wages. A loan to Coventry, managed by Frank Lampard – who previously worked with Mount at Chelsea – could offer a pathway to revitalise his career.
Federico Valverde, however, has reportedly informed Real Madrid of his desire to remain at the club, despite recent reports linking him with a move to Manchester United, as reported by AS. The Uruguay international was recently involved in a physical altercation with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni, leading to speculation about a potential departure, but he is seemingly committed to Real Madrid, although he is attracting interest from Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.
Discussions regarding the future of loanee Marcus Rashford at Barcelona are set to continue next week, according to The Independent. Barcelona are reluctant to trigger the €30 million purchase option in Rashford’s loan deal, and United have so far resisted attempts to renegotiate the clause. However, there is a possibility that United could agree to another loan spell during the upcoming talks.
Finally, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has approved the appointment of Michael Carrick as Manchester United’s next permanent head coach, Ben Jacobs reports. Formal contract discussions are underway, with Carrick expected to sign a two-year deal with an option for a third season. United are aiming to finalise the details before their final game of the season against Brighton on 24 May, making Carrick’s appointment almost certain.
