Manchester United continue to search for fresh additions as Michael Carrick prepares for his first full season in charge at Old Trafford.

The former Middlesbrough manager was handed a two-year deal to become United’s permanent head coach after guiding the club to third in the Premier League.

A deal is all but done for Atalanta midfielder Ederson to join the Red Devils and more additions are highly likely as United plan to add depth as they prepare to return to the Champions League.

Carrick is expected to add another midfielder to his ranks but United are also interested in making additions to their defence, according to reports in Italy.

Man Utd eye Juventus star Pierre Kalulu

United are interested in Juventus star Pierre Kalulu, according to Corriere Dello Sport.

The Red Devils watched the player ‘several times’ in the final weeks of the Serie A season. He is expected to command a fee of around £35million with Tottenham Hotspur also credited with an interest in the Frenchman.

He joined Juve on loan from AC Milan in 2024 before his switch to Turin was made permanent last summer. He has been described as the club’s best signing of the last two years, given the permanent deal for him was only around £13million.

Kalulu played in all but one of Juve’s games last season, with a one-game ban for a red card the only thing stopping him from playing almost every minute.

He came through the academy at Lyon in France before moving to AC Milan in 2020. He has been capped three times by the French national team but has not been included in their 26-man squad for the World Cup later this month.

Juventus want to give Pierre Kalulu new contract

Juventus are keen to keep hold of Kalulu, despite the interest from United.

However, the Turin club have failed to qualify for the Champions League and their hand could be forced if a strong enough offer is tabled.

Juventus have other players they would prefer to sell, and if other exits occur then United could be frustrated in their attempts to bring Kalulu to Old Trafford.

He is under contract with the Old Lady until 2029 but Juventus are keen to extend his deal at the club. They want to add another year to his contract and insert the option of an additional 12 months.

However, a new deal is described as being a ‘long way off’.

United have Luke Shaw as their first-choice left-back. The former Southampton player has struggled with injury for much of his Red Devils career.

However, he put those issues behind him last season and started in all 38 of the club’s Premier League games – becoming just the fifth player to achieve the feat for United.

With the Red Devils back in the Champions League, they will need more depth at left-back.

Tottenham Hotspur are keen to add more experience to Roberto De Zerbi’s ranks after avoiding relegation to the Championship last month.

Spurs retained their Premier League status with a 1-0 win over Everton on the final day of the campaign as London rivals West Ham United were relegated.

Plans are now in motion to strengthen their squad for a full season under De Zerbi. The North London outfit have already agreed deals for Liverpool defender Andy Robertson and Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi – with both moves just awaiting official confirmation.

Both players will join on free transfers with their contracts at their respective clubs to expire at the end of this month.

Now Spurs are in the market for more bargains and are interested in a move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.

Tottenham eye move for Marcus Rashford

That is according to a report from the i Paper, who claim Rashford is of interest as Spurs look to add Premier League experience to their squad.

Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona as he helped the Spanish giants retain the La Liga title. However, Barca’s £69million move to sign Anthony Gordon last week may stop them going through with their option to buy deal.

Rashford has played 297 times in the Premier League and scored 97 goals along with providing 42 assists. Rashford is also attracting interest from Newcastle United and Aston Villa.

The England international spent the second half of the 2024/25 season on loan at Villa. Newcastle, meanwhile, see him as a potential replacement for Gordon.

No offers have been tabled to United as things stand.

Marcus Rashford prefers Barcelona move

According to the report, Rashford’s preference is to return to Barcelona. The La Liga outfit have a £26million option to buy the player but that expires on June 15.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, sporting director Deco and president Joan Laporta all want the player to return to the La Liga champions.

While the Spanish club do want to keep Rashford, they do not want to spend the £26million and are more likely to offer £15million to United after June 15.

The Red Devils are relaxed about the situation and believe interest from other clubs gives them a better chance of selling Rashford for £26million, which in itself is a bargain price for a player of his quality and experience.

If Rashford does not leave the Red Devils before pre-season, he is expected to report to Carrington after the World Cup.

He is under contract with United until 2028, with wages worth £325,000-a-week.

Rashford, who Gordon labelled as ‘one of the best players in the world’, would upgrade Tottenham’s attack and provide the experience the club wants this summer.

Barca’s unwillingness to meet the £26million fee gives Spurs an opening to bring the player to North London.

Mateus Fernandes has been given the ‘green light’ to leave West Ham United following their relegation from the Premier League, according to TEAMtalk.

The Hammers need to sell a handful of players after dropping out of the top flight, with the club required to raise as much as £150million through player sales.

Fernandes is attracting interest from several Premier League sides, with Manchester United in talks over a move to sign the Portuguese star.

The 21-year-old joined West Ham last summer from Southampton, after the Saints were relegated. He still has four years left on his contract at the London Stadium and the Irons are not willing to let him go for cheap.

West Ham want £80m for Mateus Fernandes

According to TEAMtalk, West Ham will demand £80million to sell the ‘elite’ Fernandes this summer.

A fee in that region would smash the Championship transfer record, which currently stands at £53million following Romeo Lavia’s move to Chelsea from Southampton three years ago.

But Manchester United could see their move to sign Fernandes hijacked by Arsenal.

The Gunners have already made contact with the Hammers about a move for the player and are weighing up making a formal bid. While the Irons want £80million for the midfielder, offers are expected to be in the region of £60million.

Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the player.

Former Liverpool player Jan Molby branded Fernandes as an ‘exceptional’ player who has ‘got it all’ and believes the midfielder is the ‘real deal’.

Mateus Fernandes can make Arsenal stronger

Fernandes was predominantly used as a central midfielder for West Ham last season but can play in a more attacking role, as well as a defensive one too.

Declan Rice is one of the first names on the team-sheet at Arsenal but there is room for Fernandes to force his way into Mikel Arteta’s starting XI, if the Gunners make a move.

Martin Zubimendi impressed during the first half of the campaign but his performances started to drop off in the final months. Martin Odegaard is captain at Arsenal but the Norwegian has been troubled by persistent injury problems.

Arsenal will be keen to build on their Premier League title win and go one better in the Champions League after losing to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties last weekend.

Fernandes might not start every game if he moved to the Emirates Stadium but he would give Arteta an incredibly-strong rotation option who can play in any position in Arsenal’s midfield three.

If the Gunners want to retain their title and challenge on more fronts, having two quality players in almost every position will give them the best chance of winning more trophies next term.