United have been exploring options to play mid-season friendlies since the autumn, as revealed by The Athletic in October.

According to a report from Fichajes, United have devised a plan to spend in the region of £173m on three new additions in the summer transfer window. Newcastle United left-back Hall has been identified as a key target for the Red Devils to compete with Luke Shaw, and the young defender would likely make that position his own very soon.

City cruised past Newcastle and will face the Premier League leaders at Wembley.

Winning the Carabao Cup last season meant so much to everyone at St James' Park. Elimination this time raises plenty of questions

Final: Omar Marmoush hit brace to as Citizens beat Magpies by 3-1 in the 2nd leg of the semi-final to take them into finals of the Carabao Cup 2025-26

Manchester City’s 2-0 victory at St James’ Park in the first leg of this EFL Cup semi-final means they are in pole position to advance to the Wembley showpiece. Newcastle United are struggling to

The Cityzens hold a comfortable advantage from the first leg.

Casemiro is leaving Manchester United at the end of the season when his contract runs out.

Manchester City ran riot against Newcastle to rubber-stamp their place in the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. Pep Guardiola again rang the changes but still watched his side ease to a 3-1 win on the night to complete a 5-1 drubbing on aggregate over last year's winners.