Ruben Amorim is returning to Manchester
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[Laurie Whitwell] Anthony Elanga transfer would net Man United some money due to substantial sell-on clause - worth more than £5m depending on final fees.
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[Craig Hope] Newcastle on verge of having £55m bid for Anthony Elanga accepted | Former club MUFC are owed 15% of profit from any sale (or £8.25M from current bid)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14873281/Newcastle-Man-United-Eddie-Howe-Anthony-Elanga.html?ico=authors_pagination_desktop
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signings can and will be made in addition to these 12. Centre-back Harley Emsden-James from Southampton is set to be one of those, while Derby keeper Charlie Hardy is also rumoured to be on the way.**
**Congratulations as well to the three departing members of United's U16s - Luca Scanlon (Burnley), Connor Thorley (Wrexham) & Jaedon Donkor (tbc) as they have all earned scholarships at new clubs.**
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The Class of '25: A brief look at Manchester United's latest intake of first-year scholars
**Noah Ajayi (LW)**
One of two members of this intake to have already made their competitive U21 debut, Noah Ajayi made his PL2 bow against Reading in April & then followed it up with a second apperance against Wolves just a few days later. Predominantly a left-winger, but also able to play on the right or centrally, Ajayi immediately stands out for his size as he is the tallest member of the intake at around 6'2". He had a fairly sizeable growth spurt between 2023 & '24 so will still be fully developing into his 'new' body but he does already demonstate good fluidity of movement, with body feints and sharp changes of direction being a big part of his game. He doesn't yet have the explosiveness to break away from players but if he can add that to his game you've got an exciting prospect.
**Neithan Barbosa (RW)**
One of three members of this group that were signed from Doncaster Rovers back in 2022, Neithan is originally from Portugal but moved to England at a young age. A lively, pacey winger who has also featured at left-back, Barbosa represented his country of birth at a couple of training camps during the 23/24 season; a season which also saw him beccome the first member of this group to be involved with the 18s. Unfortunately, his 24/25 he has been blighted by injuries and even during the signing photos he appears to be sporting a knee brace, so it could still be a while before we see him with the 18s.
**Nathaniel-Junior Brown (RW/LW)**
Another winger, who stands out for his trickery & quick feet, 'Junior' joined the club from Sheffield United as an U13. Although yet to make a competitive U18 appearance, he did travel to Germany with the U19s for an indoor tournament and chipped in with two goals. He was also given further exposure to the 18s when he was involved in the pre-match and half-time warmups before the 5-1 win over Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup.
**Yuel Helafu (RB)**
A right-back of Eritrean descent, Helafu has been at the club since a very young age. One of United's standouts at the last SuperCup NI, Yuel is very much a modern day full-back who loves to be on the ball as much as he can and is comfortable receiving in any area of the pitch. He's particularly adept at moving into central areas & combining with midfielders. Like Junior Brown, he too travelled to Germany with the U19s and scored once in the tournament.
**Edward Ibrovic-Fletcher (AM)**
Possibly the most talented and entertaining player in this group, Edward Ibrovic-Fletcher joined the club at a young age after having had a short spell at Sheffield United. 'Eddie', who mainly plays as a #10 but has also deputised upfront at times due to injuries, made one appearance for the U18s last season, coming off the bench on the final day of the season against Sunderland. Internationally he is eligible to represent Serbia through his mother and has done so at both U16 and U17 level.
**Louie Bradbury (ST)**
The main #9 in this age group, Bradbury has garnered a lot of attention since his arrival from Shrewsbury in 2023, mainly for the sheer number of goals he scores. While not necessarily the biggest in size, nor the quickest, what Bradbury does possess is absolutely lethal finishing ability and very intelligent movement. Movement that was evident in his first U18 start against Wolves where he [cleverly peeled off his marker for a cut-back and finished cooly into the far corner](https://youtu.be/8aKdDEbpnd4?si=T5y7ffccG72bvDmJ&t=244). In total the Welshman went on to make 4 apperances for the 18s least season, including one in the FA Youth Cup 4th round win against Preston. It now remains to be seen whether the goals will continue to flow as the jump to the 18s brings older & more physical defenders.
**Rafe McCormack (DM/CB)**
Hailing from Bradford, McCormack was the first member of this cohort to feature for England, doing so at U15 level back in 2023 alongside now second-year scholars Bendito Mantato & Amir Ibragimov. While he
Manchester United's Statement on Diogo Jota: Our deepest condolences are with the loved ones of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre, and everyone connected with Liverpool FC following today’s heartbreaking news.
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Summer Series Who's the craziest signing we could make that just might work?
hol up chief, let them cook
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Watkins interest assessed and where's Mbeumo?
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[Loïc Tanzi] Lausanne (INEOS-owned) is trying to secure a loan for Sekou Koné (19 years old - Manchester United)
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[David Ornstein] Marcus Rashford prefers a switch overseas, ideally one that enables him to compete for titles, and is also open to leaving on loan or as part of a swap deal if suitable opportunities arise. In the meantime, he intends to report with majority of United’s squad for start of preseason
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6459308/2025/07/01/transfers-man-utd-arsenal-liverpool/?source=emp_shared_article
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[Sami Mokbel] Brentford director of football Phil Giles says the club will only sell Bryan Mbeumo if the "deal is right" and hasn't ruled out the forward staying.
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[Laurie Whitwell] Ollie Watkins on Manchester United striker shortlist if Rasmus Hojlund leaves
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6462637/2025/06/30/ollie-watkins-manchester-united-transfer/
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JJ Gabriel on Instagram: 25/26 let’s go 🔴⚪️⚫️ - Things are different now
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Happy 60th Birthday to 4-time PL winner Gary Pallister
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[Romano] 🚨✨ EXCL: Manchester United agree new four year deal with 16 year old talent Jayden Ngwashi as part of the Academy. Despite proposals from English and European clubs, he’s decided to stay.
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[Howard Nurse] Nothing new yet then. Mbeumo. #MUFC
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Man Utd First Team Squad & Player Profiles - New kit pictures
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[Chris Wheeler] Man United transfer briefing: Latest on club's pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo, the five strikers on Ruben Amorim's shortlist - and what that means for future of Rasmus Hojlund
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14872753/Man-United-transfer-briefing-Bryan-Mbeumo-Ruben-Amorim-Rasmus-Hojlund.html
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featured in those games as a centre-back, McCormack is now more likely to settle as a midfielder going forward due to his lack of size. What he does not lack however is ability on the ball. Very reminiscent of the slightly older Jayce Fitzgerald, who too has featured at CB in the past, he is incredibly comfortable in possession, very intelligent and excellent at beating the press either with the ball at his feet or through line-breaking passes. Athletically he still has a way to go but that'll improve with time and the genes are clearly there with his two older brothers, [Ned and Fergus, being highly-rated prospects at Leeds Rhinos.](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrLCs-xIbD1/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D)
**Jay McEvoy (DM/CM)**
One of the most exciting prospects in the intake, Jay has fought back from an injury hit 23/24 to have a superb last campaign. Part of the well-regarded Moston Tigers grassroots club, McEvoy joined United as an U9 and has always been one of the most highly thought of players in the group as well as its captain. As an U15 he attended an England training camp and then went on to represent both Northern Ireland & ROI in international fixtures. An all-round midfield general, McEvoy is capable of playing from deep and controlling the game but also driving forward and effecting the game in the final third. Jay's older brother Rio also spent time in the academy, while his younger brother Kai is currently at Everton.
**Jayden Ngwashi (CB)**
Also one of the standout names, Ngwashi is probably the most advanced member of the group, having already made his U21 debut as well as several starts for the U18s. Commanding, strong on the ball & a real goal threat too, Ngwashi's exploits for United have earned him international recognition from England & Italy. His debut for the latter came in 2023 at U16 level in a game against The Netherlands, before he was then involved for the Three Lions at U17 level earlier this year, culminating in 4 appearances across games against Belgium & The Netherlands. Ngwashi's Italian passport meant that he was potentially open to an early European move so him signing is excellent news and, although United's 18s are blessed with plenty of options at the heart of defence, Ngwashi will most likely be one of the key men going forward.
**Jariyah Shah (CM/RB)**
Another one of those who was brought in from Doncaster Rovers, Shah usually operates in central midfield but has also occasionally been used at right-back. A particular standout at last year's Generation Adidas Cup in America, he possesses wonderful balance and ability to wriggle away from the press. The first British Asian to sign a scholarship at United since Zidane Iqbal; just like Zidane, Jariyah has a Pakistani father. He could also play internationally for Vietnam (where his mother hails from), Australia (his country of birth), or England.
**Jacob Watson (LB/CB)**
An excellent ball-player, capable of playing at centre-back or left-back, Jacob is the third member of the group to have featured for England and the only one of the 2009s at the club to have done so. He made his debut earlier this season in a 3-2 win against Italy and also provided an assist in that game, [albeit one of the Busquets to Messi variety](https://youtu.be/qCTrDyfkTjM?si=ibTeF_v7CyMwPnUR&t=25). Similarly to Rafe McCormack, Watson has played a decent chunk of his football at centre-back but likely doesn't have the height or physicality to do so going forward, for now at least.
**Zac Watson (GK)**
The last of the Doncaster trio, Zac is the only goalkeeper (at the moment) in the group. Very similar to the now departed Tom Myles, Zac is a really good keeper, evidenced by the fact he was called up to an England U15 camp, but just lacks size. In fact, to the point that he's actually one of the shortest players in the intake. Next season he'll likely struggle for minutes, as many first-year keepers often do, but hopefully there is still some room for growth and he can have a strong second year of his scholarship.
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**Further
The Class of '25: A brief look at Manchester United's latest intake of first-year scholars
Noah Ajayi (LW)
One of two members of this intake to have already made their competitive U21 debut, Noah Ajayi made his PL2 bow against Reading in April & then followed it up with a second apperance against Wolves just a few days later. Predominantly a left-winger, but also able to play on the right or centrally, Ajayi immediately stands out for his size as he is the tallest member of the intake at around 6'2". He had a fairly sizeable growth spurt between 2023 & '24 so will still be fully developing into his 'new' body but he does already demonstate good fluidity of movement, with body feints and sharp changes of direction being a big part of his game. He doesn't yet have the explosiveness to break away from players but if he can add that to his game you've got an exciting prospect.
Neithan Barbosa (RW)
One of three members of this group that were signed from Doncaster Rovers back in 2022, Neithan is originally from Portugal but moved to England at a young age. A lively, pacey winger who has also featured at left-back, Barbosa represented his country of birth at a couple of training camps during the 23/24 season; a season which also saw him beccome the first member of this group to be involved with the 18s. Unfortunately, his 24/25 he has been blighted by injuries and even during the signing photos he appears to be sporting a knee brace, so it could still be a while before we see him with the 18s.
Nathaniel-Junior Brown (RW/LW)
Another winger, who stands out for his trickery & quick feet, 'Junior' joined the club from Sheffield United as an U13. Although yet to make a competitive U18 appearance, he did travel to Germany with the U19s for an indoor tournament and chipped in with two goals. He was also given further exposure to the 18s when he was involved in the pre-match and half-time warmups before the 5-1 win over Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup.
Yuel Helafu (RB)
A right-back of Eritrean descent, Helafu has been at the club since a very young age. One of United's standouts at the last SuperCup NI, Yuel is very much a modern day full-back who loves to be on the ball as much as he can and is comfortable receiving in any area of the pitch. He's particularly adept at moving into central areas & combining with midfielders. Like Junior Brown, he too travelled to Germany with the U19s and scored once in the tournament.
Edward Ibrovic-Fletcher (AM)
Possibly the most talented and entertaining player in this group, Edward Ibrovic-Fletcher joined the club at a young age after having had a short spell at Sheffield United. 'Eddie', who mainly plays as a #10 but has also deputised upfront at times due to injuries, made one appearance for the U18s last season, coming off the bench on the final day of the season against Sunderland. Internationally he is eligible to represent Serbia through his mother and has done so at both U16 and U17 level.
Louie Bradbury (ST)
The main #9 in this age group, Bradbury has garnered a lot of attention since his arrival from Shrewsbury in 2023, mainly for the sheer number of goals he scores. While not necessarily the biggest in size, nor the quickest, what Bradbury does possess is absolutely lethal finishing ability and very intelligent movement. Movement that was evident in his first U18 start against Wolves where he cleverly peeled off his marker for a cut-back and finished cooly into the far corner. In total the Welshman went on to make 4 apperances for the 18s least season, including one in the FA Youth Cup 4th round win against Preston. It now remains to be seen whether the goals will continue to flow as the jump to the 18s brings older & more physical defenders.
Rafe McCormack (DM/CB)
Hailing from Bradford, McCormack was the first member of this cohort to feature for England, doing so at U15 level back in 2023 alongside now second-year scholars Bendito Mantato & Amir Ibragimov. While he
Liverpool player Diogo Jota passed away
https://www.marca.com/futbol/premier-league/2025/07/03/muere-futbolista-liverpool-diego-jota-accidente-trafico-provincia-zamora.html
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The Athletic: Who are next season’s football wonderkids? (Ayden Heaven at 6)
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[Steven Railston] United are closing in on the appointment of David Horseman as U21 assistant manager
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-closing-new-coaching-31978578
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[Matias Cuevas, Universo 970 AM] Diego León: "Everyone thinks I'll go out on loan, but I don't have that mindset. I'm going to crush it in the preseason and within one or two games, I'll already be playing with them."
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Ji-Sung Park training for his 2nd Icons Match in September (first half mostly in English)
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JJ Gabriel’s father shares an old video of coaches & Rashford welcoming him to the club
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Aston Villa have now officially confirmed Marcus Rashford's return to Manchester United after they did not exercise an option to buy him for £40M.
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/june/30/quintet-depart-aston-villa/
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Jonny Evans appointed head of loans and pathways
https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/jonny-evans-appointed-head-of-loans-and-pathways-at-man-utd
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Shopping for Amorim and Man Utd: Baleba, Agoume and other options to solve a midfield muddle
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6428779/2025/06/30/manchester-united-midfield-recruitment-scouting/
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Ryan Giggs: All The Goals 🏴🪄
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