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<\/p>\nManchester United’s summer transfer window is heating up after Michael Carrick led them to Champions League qualification<\/p>\n
Deciding Marcus Rashford’s future is high among Man United’s priorities(Image: SOPA Images, SOPA Images\/LightRocket via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Having secured their place in next season’s Champions League<\/a>, Manchester United’s active summer is already beginning to take shape. Michael Carrick<\/a> will need to reshape his squad with both arrivals and departures expected, with the club’s tasks including determining the future of Marcus Rashford<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rashford spent the 2025\/26 campaign on loan at Barcelona<\/a>, yet doubts remain over whether the Catalan giants will take up their \u00a326m purchase option. The England international is one of several senior stars who could depart Old Trafford<\/a> over the coming months, with Casemiro<\/a> and Jadon Sancho already set to leave when their contracts expire and more potentially following.<\/p>\n Casemiro’s fellow Brazil international Ederson looks to be heading to Old Trafford<\/a>, while Manuel Ugarte’s situation also remains unresolved. This could open the door for another new midfield addition<\/a> as Carrick’s side prepare for a minimum of eight additional fixtures next season.<\/p>\n Get MEN Premium now for just \u00a31 HERE<\/a> \u2013 or get involved in our United WhatsApp group by clicking HERE<\/a>. You can also join our United Facebook page by clicking HERE<\/a> and don’t miss out on our brilliant selection of newsletters HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n With the World Cup just a fortnight away, there’s every chance some transfer dealings don’t get resolved until much later in the summer. Nevertheless, there remains scope for movement in the meantime, and here are our latest updates on potential arrivals and departures.<\/p>\n Fernandes ‘says yes’ to United move<\/p>\n Manchester United<\/a> are Mateus Fernandes’ ‘first pick’ for a summer transfer, according to The i<\/a>. The Portugal international suffered relegation West Ham United on the final day of the Premier League<\/a> season and he was likely to be in demand even if they had survived.<\/p>\n Fernandes, who set the Hammers back \u00a342million when he arrived from Southampton a year ago, is anticipated to fetch around \u00a360m. Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with the midfielder, though United are reportedly confident of securing a signing which could leave their midfield set for years to come if he can dovetail well with Kobbie Mainoo.<\/p>\n The 21-year-old made his senior international debut in the spring during a friendly against the United States. He replaced United captain Bruno Fernandes as a substitute on that occasion but was left out of Roberto Martinez’s World Cup squad, though, meaning he.<\/p>\n What does Barca’s Gordon deal mean for Rashford? Anthony Gordon looks to be Barcelona-bound(Image: Serena Taylor, Newcastle United via Getty Images)<\/p>\n![\"LONDON,](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Fulham-v-Newcastle-United-Premier-League.jpg\")
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