Man Utd information: £71m switch swoop predicted as signing confirmed – ‘go and get them’
Manchester United have confirmed a stunning transfer and there could be more on the way after the jaw-dropping events of the past few days in the Premier League
Michael Carrick wants to welcome more new faces to Manchester United(Image: Manchester United via Getty Images)
Manchester United have completed a stunning transfer swoop by poaching a young star from one of their bitter rivals.
Michael Carrick has overseen a disappointing start to the season at the Red Devils, which has put him under pressure and led to speculation over his future at the club. But there’s been welcome news during the international break, as the former United and England midfielder attempts to regroup and prepares to face fellow strugglers Tottenham Hotspur at home when the Premier League returns.
Meanwhile, the fallout from Manchester City being found guilty of 114 out of 115 charges of breaching financial regulations after losing their case against the Premier League continues. And it could have major ramifications for clubs like United. Here’s all the latest news from Old Trafford.
Michael Carrick must get Manchester United back to winning ways soon(Image: Sky Sports)
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New signing confirmed
United have officially announced the capture of winger Isaac Konde, who has switched from fiercest rivals Liverpool in a controversial move.
The teenager will join up with his new club’s academy with hopes of breaking into the first team, just as JJ Gabriel appears poised to depart, reports the Mirror.
The arrangement isn’t completely finalised just yet, though, with The Athletic reporting Liverpool are pursuing millions in compensation. Konde will reportedly receive professional terms when he turns 17 in October but has penned a scholar agreement for now.
Isaac Konde in action
A club statement read: “Manchester United have agreed the signing of winger Isaac Konde. The talented youngster has joined after leaving Liverpool.
“The 16-year-old had his first taste of Under-18 football at Liverpool, featuring regularly towards the end of the 2025/26 campaign. Everyone at the club would like to welcome Isaac to United and wish him the very best of luck.”
Konde, 16, is a versatile winger who can operate down either flank. He managed one assist in six outings for Liverpool’s under-18s last term, where he gained increased involvement towards the campaign’s conclusion.
The transfer continues United’s recent pattern of snapping up promising youngsters from rival clubs. Only last week, the club announced the signings of central midfielders David Eze and Karim Cassim following their departures from rivals Manchester City.
United urged to raid City
Manchester City beat Manchester United to sign Elliot Anderson(Image: Getty Images)
That might not prove to be United’s final acquisition from City, with Gabriel Agbonlahor suggesting Carrick could target their neighbours following recent developments.
The football world remains stunned by news that City were found guilty on 114 of their 115 charges for Premier League spending violations.
Currently, no announcement has been made regarding City’s sanctions or whether the club plans to appeal. Nevertheless, a mass departure of players is anticipated at the Etihad should their punishment be expulsion from the Premier League or a points deduction that triggers relegation.
Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma(Image: Getty Images)
If that’s the case, Agbonlahor has suggested United snap up two specific talents. Speaking on talkSPORT when asked which players United should target from their local rivals, Agbonlahor stated: “[Gianluigi] Donnarumma – I have been watching [Senne] Lammens.
“Poor at the World Cup, cost Belgium in that game, and I think he has not been great this season. Look at the own goal – Lisandro Martinez against Fulham. He has got to be better with that save. I am not convinced in him.
“I will say Donnarumma to Manchester United. Manchester United will go and nick their number one goalkeeper.”
He went on to say: “Elliot Anderson – Manchester United wanted you, now you go there. Manchester United – you wanted Elliot Anderson, go and get him for maybe half the price.”
The acquisition of Anderson, who made a £116m switch from Nottingham Forest in the summer, seems less probable given United’s summer was largely focused on bolstering their midfield.
However, many fans might relish the prospect of seeing a keeper of Donnarumma’s stature at the club following his £26m transfer from PSG last year.
