Overview
- A 1-1 draw at West Ham extended Manchester United’s run to five games without defeat under interim coach Michael Carrick, ending a four-match winning streak but keeping fourth place intact.
- Carrick lauded Benjamin Sesko’s late equaliser and Leny Yoro’s crucial blocks, with Sesko now on five goals in his last six appearances.
- Barcelona have requested a reduction on the £26m (€30m) purchase option for Marcus Rashford, but multiple reports say United will not lower the price, and Rashford is currently out with a knee injury.
- Barça sporting director Deco said Rashford accepted a wage cut to make the loan happen, preferred Barcelona over a potential Aston Villa stay, and has produced 10 goals and 13 assists in 34 games.
- Reports this week reiterated that a proposed Kobbie Mainoo loan—said to have stunned Napoli and several Premier League clubs—was scrapped after Carrick’s appointment, with the midfielder since restored as a starter in major matches.