For most teams the 2023/24 season is already over but Manchester United still have something to play for.
The Red Devils will challenge Manchester City for the FA Cup trophy this weekend, attempting to secure a place in the Europa League and to earn a piece of silverware this season. It will be no easy task and United can not afford to lose focus even with attention elsewhere turning to the summer.
Marcus Rashford missed out on Gareth Southgate’s preliminary England squad on Tuesday, while there remains uncertainy over manager Erik ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford. Both will feel they have a point to prove.
With all of that said, Mirror Football looks at some of the biggest stories currently around the club.
Bid accepted
Unfortunately, it is not a bid from United that has been agreed, with PSG seemingly having their £43million offer for Leny Yoro accepted by Lille. The 18-year-old is said to have been on the agenda of United and Liverpool with the Frenchman entering the final year of his contract.
Sports Zone claim that PSG have struck first, and Lille’s need for quick cash could see them capitalise. The teenager, who made his first team debut at 16, would prefer a move to Real Madrid with Los Blancos showing a convincing proposal.
Olise chase
Crystal Palace winger is set to be figure in demand this summer and could offer United the opportunity to recover from some failed signings on the wing. They will face significant competition but may hold an advantage, with Olise said to be a United fan.
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Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano provided the latest update: “For Olise, I’m sure they consider him as one of the players they would like to sign in the summer transfer window, so they know there is going to be competition because Olise is on the list of many clubs.
“Chelsea wanted him one year ago, now there is interest also from other clubs including Newcastle and Arsenal so it’s going to be busy for Olise.”
FA Cup final advice
Fans of Manchester United and Manchester City heading to Wembley this weekend have been advised to take different routes for their trips. National highways have issued the plan to avoid any traffic issues for the 3pm kick-off. Each club have been provided with 30,000 tickets and coaches are being laid on to aid the commute.
With London’s showpiece stadium being sold out for the occasion, City supporters have been directed to make use the M62 and M1 while United’s followers have be
Gary Farrell, National Highways’ senior network planner for the North West, said: “Our message to everyone driving down for the final is to plan their journeys carefully, follow our advice on routes and look out for incidents or congestion once they are on the road – heeding any advice on our electronic signs.”
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