United Daily - Thursday 16th July 2026 - MacAllister and Martinelli linked, silly season has begun
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What was the impact of England’s World Cup semi‑final loss on United fans?
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This is Thursday's United Daily Podcast. I'm Wayne Barton with today's news and rumours. England eliminated from the World Cup last night. They were in front in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Anthony Gordon scoring just after half-time. They held on until five minutes from the end and when the world caved in at England... Heartbreak for them, it's the closest they've come to a World Cup final in years, obviously the semi-final penalty shootout against West Germany in 1990. is the closest that they'd come since winning the thing in 1966 so all new kind of heartbreak for a generation of fans who followed England on this journey me myself a little bit disconnected as I grew up in the United over England generation where I saw a lot of United players being booed on international duty but it's still sad it's still sad and
But at least no Manchester United players will be scapegoats. Who will be new Manchester United players? Well, there's a lot of speculation going on this morning.
Which midfield targets are being linked with Manchester United this summer?
Some new names for you. Angelo Stiller. He's been mentioned in previous years, hasn't he? He was mentioned last summer. Not really so much in the winter. A 25-year-old German international. He's always been linked with United for as long as they've been looking to reinforce midfield. He had a £31 million release clause in his contract, so I guess €35 million. But they... The release clause has now expired, and the Stuttgart midfielder will not be moving on for such a low fee this summer. Eduardo Camavinga, the France international who can play in midfield most often does, but he sometimes plays left-back. He has been noted as a transfer target by Fabrizio Romano. Hmm.
Is Eduardo Camavinga a realistic transfer option for United?
We'll see. I mean, that would be a great signing for United. I can't imagine someone with his versatility will be allowed to leave Real Madrid. I know that they're strengthening in certain areas, but I don't know if they'll let Kamavinga go. West Ham are still looking to let Somerville go. The fee is as low as £30 million being mentioned with him. But he's been linked with a move to Roma. The speculation this morning is saying these representatives have already held talks with Roma. United's move for him is contingent on moving on Marcus Rashford. They are waiting for further information on that. Marcus Rashford has been linked with Fenerbahce. A few Turkish clubs spending this summer. We'll see if they will be a club to join them.
What are the latest rumours about Marcus Rashford’s possible move to Turkey?
Whether or not Rashford will... Feel suitably ready to go to Fenerbahce. I'm not quite so sure about that. So the player might need some convincing. Some silly reports yesterday. So let's go through both of them. First one saying that United might be in for Alexis McAllister of Liverpool. I don't know who... Or why he decided to come up with that. Gabriel Martinelli has also been linked with United from Arsenal. Neither of those is going to happen. Neither do I think this is going to happen. Lisandro Martinez has been offered to Atletico Madrid.
Are Alexis McAllister and Gabriel Martinelli genuine United targets?
When I say I don't think it's going to happen, I don't think he has been offered to Atletico Madrid for £60 million. As been said in the... Reports, however, if a club was to offer £60 million for him, that might be a different proposition. Altogether, we shall see what happens on that front. Benfica winger Andreas Schelderup, another of these Norwegian stars who had a fantastic World Cup... He is wanted by United and Chelsea, according to reports. Benfica looking to cash in if they can get over £30m for him. Again, I'm not quite sure about this. I think United, if they are in for a winger, they've got locked in on Somerville, but obviously that means nothing considering they were locked in on Mateus Fernandes and he left and United have since gone for...
Other players, I think there's a bit of a scattergun approach to make sure these outlets can claim that they're the first. United have surprised everyone with the transfer moves that they did make this summer so far.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What was the impact of England’s World Cup semi‑final loss on United fans?
0:00–1:25
2
Which midfield targets are being linked with Manchester United this summer?
1:25–2:18
3
Is Eduardo Camavinga a realistic transfer option for United?
2:18–3:06
4
What are the latest rumours about Marcus Rashford’s possible move to Turkey?
3:06–3:45
5
Are Alexis McAllister and Gabriel Martinelli genuine United targets?
3:45–5:06
6
Which United women’s players have recently secured new moves?
5:06–5:56
7
Who was Alfred Schofield and why is his 150‑year anniversary mentioned?
5:56–6:59
Speakers
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