{"id":485466,"date":"2026-03-20T08:01:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T08:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/485466\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T08:01:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T08:01:10","slug":"man-utd-news-sensational-113m-double-swoop-mooted-as-advanced-talks-emerge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/485466\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd news: Sensational \u00a3113m double swoop mooted as &#8216;advanced talks&#8217; emerge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mirror Football brings you the latest news involving Manchester United<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Joao Gomes of Wolverhampton Wanderers (R) greets fellow Brazilian players Matheus Cunha and Casemiro of Manchester United following the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United at Molineux on December 08, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England.\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0_Wolverhampton-Wanderers-v-Manchester-United-Premier-League.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Manchester United are still pursuing Joao Gomes [R]\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Manchester United are still pursuing Joao Gomes [R](Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Manchester United have been linked with a sensational double transfer swoop. <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">United<\/a> are currently enjoying their best spell in several years under interim manager <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/michael-carrick\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Michael Carrick<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Since he was brought in to steer the ship <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/breaking-michael-carrick-manchester-united-36535783\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">until the end of the season<\/a>, Carrick has overseen seven <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Premier League<\/a> victories, one draw and a loss to take his side to third in the Premier League table. With just eight games left to play, United have a great chance of qualifying for the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/champions-league\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Champions League<\/a> again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">There is still uncertainty with regards to whether Carrick will be offered the role on a permanent basis come the end of the season. However, securing a Champions League spot will be hugely beneficial for the club in terms of being able to attract better players in the transfer window and taking the next step.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE!<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorFootballManUnited#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"> Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Now, with transfer speculation rife, Mirror Football brings you two of the biggest stories from Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a344m star eyed<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">United are reportedly monitoring <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Wolves<\/a>\u2019 Joao Gomes as they look to overhaul their midfield this summer. The 25-year-old Brazilian was<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/manchester-united-transfers-joao-gomes-36893652\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> linked with United<\/a> throughout the January window but Wolves were not open to offers given their relegation struggles.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36893652\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/manchester-united-transfers-joao-gomes-36893652\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester United add Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes to six-man transfer shortlist<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36891579\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/man-utd-midfield-targets-guimaraes-36891579\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Man Utd&#8217;s dream XI next season with &#8216;advanced talks&#8217; underway for Premier League star<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, with Rob Edwards\u2019 set to be relegated to the Championship, Gomes is expected to leave Molineux this summer. That has led to interest from several Premier League clubs, including United, ramping up in recent weeks, according to The <a aria-label=\"Manchester Evening NewsLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/manchester-united-add-another-premier-33620213.amp\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester Evening News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Gomes joined Wolves from Flamengo in the summer of 2023 for a fee of \u00a315million. But since being called up to the Brazil squad following his impressive displays for Wolves, as well as signing a new contract last April, he has been valued at \u00a344m. That figure may come down in the summer given Wolves\u2019 impending relegation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Advanced&#8217; Bruno Guimaraes talks<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bruno Guimaraes during a Newcastle United game\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1_Bruno-Guimaraes.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Bruno Guimaraes has emerged as a real transfer target\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Bruno Guimaraes has emerged as a real transfer target(Image: George Wood\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another Brazilian United are <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/manchester-united-bruno-guimaraes-newcastle-36891047\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">reportedly plotting a move<\/a> for this summer is <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/newcastle-united-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Newcastle<\/a> midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. <a aria-label=\"Reuters Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sports\/soccer\/man-united-move-guimaraes-real-madrid-interest-clouds-talks-2026-03-19\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Reuters <\/a>report that the Old Trafford club are in advanced talks to sign Guimaraes in a deal worth \u00a369m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Magpies were knocked out of the Champions League this week and are unlikely to qualify for the competition next season, paving the way for the 28-year-old\u2019s exit. His compatriot, Casemiro, has already announced he will leave United this summer and has reportedly personally recommended Guimaraes as his midfield successor, citing his experience and leadership.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It is claimed that initial contacts suggest mutual interest could offer a smooth path towards an agreement. However, there is also interest from <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/real-madrid-cf\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Real Madrid<\/a>, who have long admired the Newcastle captain.<\/p>\n<p>Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n<p>This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/affiliates\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Content Image\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769671089_824_0_Sky-Factbox.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a343<\/p>\n<p>\u00a335<\/p>\n<p>Sky<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"AffiliateContent_content-buy-btn__xWiVO buy-btn\" aria-label=\"Buy button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=11005&amp;awinaffid=213635&amp;platform=dl&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Fdeals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Get the deal here<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025\/26 season, saving members \u00a3192 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mirror Football brings you the latest news involving Manchester United Manchester United are still pursuing Joao Gomes [R](Image:&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":485467,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[218,1441,1465,2806,221,101,2297,56,54,55,21664],"class_list":["post-485466","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-football","tag-football","tag-manchester-united-fc","tag-manchester-united-transfer-news","tag-newcastle-united-fc","tag-premier-league","tag-sports","tag-summer-transfer-window","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom","tag-wolverhampton-wanderers-fc"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/485466","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=485466"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/485466\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/485467"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=485466"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=485466"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=485466"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}