Jose Mourinho will begin another chapter his managerial career when he takes over the reins of Manchester United for the first time in the Community shield against Leicester City. However he knows that if United are going to get out of the rut they find themselves in after the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson then he must sign players who can help the Red Devils in getting back to the top. He has not wasted any time in bringing out the check book and has already singed Eric Bailly from Villarreal for a sum, which is believed to be worth £30million.
Mourinho will be keenly watching the European Championship currently underway in France, to find players who can improve United and help the team in getting its mojo back, which seems to have disappeared under the leadership of Mourinho’s two predecessors. Many players have caught the attention of the world with excellent performances in the first week, and the United manager will want to make sure that he is first in line to buy these players. This might just be the toughest task that the Portuguese has had to face in his career till now; United fans are relying on him to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford. Here is a list of three players who could be perfect for the Mourinho revolution at Manchester United.
Dimitri Payet (France)
Fans across the world witnessed the master class Payet has given in the two matches the host nation France has played till now. Although getting him might be a bit difficult but the truth is any team in England could do with a world class talent like him in their squad right now. Football scouts across Europe will be scratching their head at how they managed to miss such a talented and gifted player, who only last year signed for West Ham United from Ligue 1 and quickly became the signing of the season. Mourinho won’t find too many options that possess Payets dribbling skills and shooting power. If he does manage to get him from the Hammers then it could prove to be the signing that changed United’s season.
Jerome Boateng (Germany)
One of the main areas where Mourinho will be looking for enforcement is the centre back position and one player who has been excellent over the past week at the Euros is the Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng. Few defenders in world football, possess such an ability to rescue their team with last-ditch heroism, like Boateng did against Ukraine. An outstanding performer in 2014’s final against Argentina, the former Manchester City player looks to have brought his A-game to France.
Gareth Bale (Wales)
All of the attention on Wales before Euro 2016 was on Gareth Bale, but there was little chance that the Real Madrid star would shy away from the challenge. After two matches, it is very much clear that if Wales are going to further in the tournament they will need their star player to be firing on all cylinders. There were a lot of rumors last summer linking Bale with a move to United, however it never materialized. There are very few clubs capable of buying the world’s most expensive player but United surely have the funds to secure his services from the Champions League winners.
Manchester United Women welcome Bayern Munich Women to Old Trafford on Wednesday night for the first leg of their Women’s Champions League quarter final showdown. The Red Devils have reached the last eight for the first time in their history after thrashing Atletico Madrid 5-0 across two legs in the knockout playoff round following their sixth place finish in the league phase.
Marc Skinner’s side have struggled for consistency since eliminating the Spanish side, suffering defeats to Chelsea in the FA Cup and League Cup final before being held to a dispiriting stalemate by West Ham. Fortunately, Melvine Malard struck deep into stoppage time against Everton on Saturday to snatch victory and lift United into second spot in the WSL table ahead of this crucial European fixture.
Kick-off: 20:00 GMT, Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
TV: TNT Sports
German Champions Riding Wave of Momentum
Jose Barcala’s Bayern side swerved the playoff round entirely by securing fourth spot in the league phase, edging out both Arsenal and Manchester United by a single point. The Bavarians are hunting their maiden Champions League crown while also chasing domestic glory in the Frauen Bundesliga and DFB Pokal after lifting the Super Cup earlier this season.
Bayern butchered Essen 5-0 last weekend with Pernille Harder bagging a brace, stretching their unbeaten streak to an intimidating 22 matches across all competitions. The visitors have plundered 18 goals while conceding just once in their previous six away fixtures, establishing themselves as clear favorites.
Skinner Sweating Over Miyazawa Availability
United will definitely be without Anna Sandberg, Leah Galton, and Ella Toone through various injuries, while fitness concerns linger over Dominique Janssen and Jayde Riviere. Hinata Miyazawa faces a race against time after representing Japan in their Asia Cup final triumph over Australia in Sydney on Saturday.
Bayern expects to miss Klara Buhl, Katharina Naschenweng, and Alara Sehitler, with Lena Oberdorf and Sarah Zadrazil still rehabilitating from serious knee ligament damage.
Predicted Lineups: Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Tullis Joyce, Awujo, Le Tissier, Turner, Lundkvist; Naalsund, Zigiotti Olme; Park, Terland, Rolfo; Malard
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Mahmutovic, Gwinn, Viggosdottir, Gilles, Simon; Amani, Stanway; Dallmann, Caruso, Kett; Harder
Also read: Hanna Lundkvist Makes Feelings Known After Manchester United Women Stalemate Against West Ham
Bayern Munich
Georgia Stanway Gives Update on Future, Post Bayern Munich Amidst Arsenal Rumours as England Midfielder Says She is Very Close to Announcing New Club
England midfielder Georgia Stanway has given more details about her plans after she leaves Bayern Munich this summer. The 27 year old has spent four years in Germany and is now linked with a move back to the Barclays Women’s Super League, having announced her intention to depart the Frauenbundesliga at the end of her contract.
Ahead of the Lionesses’ meeting with Ukraine in Turkey on Tuesday afternoon, Stanway said she was very close to announcing her new club. “I’m very close. I’ve had lots of talks with people, also talks with Sarina, and you’ll find out sooner or later,” she told journalists.
Enjoyed Successful Seven Year Stint at City
Stanway enjoyed a successful seven year stint at Manchester City before joining Bayern, but she has been repeatedly linked with Arsenal this year. The Gunners are believed to be front runners for her signature as they look to strengthen their midfield options ahead of next season.
Stanway also reflected on how much she had enjoyed her time at Bayern and how challenging it had been to make the decision to leave. “It was really difficult. I’ve absolutely loved my time at Bayern. Honestly, joining the club has probably been one of the best decisions I ever made in my life. From the moment I got there, it felt like home.”
Never Want to Get Over It
The England international continued, “It was a really difficult decision to tell them that I wasn’t going to be re-signing, and that’s because I still love it there. I’ve kind of come to the conclusion that I want to always have good memories at Bayern. I never want to get to the point where I’m not enjoying something, or I’m a little bit over it.”
Bayern face Manchester United in the quarter finals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League later this month, with Stanway hoping to end her German adventure on a high note.
Bayern Munich
West Ham WFC Sign Norway International From Bayern Munich WFC as Experienced Defender Becomes Fourth January Signing for Struggling Hammers
West Ham have signed Norway international Tuva Hansen from Bayern Munich as Rita Guarino continues to strengthen her struggling squad. The 28-year-old defender switches to the Women’s Super League, having won three consecutive Frauen Bundesliga titles in Germany and played in the Champions League.
With 60 international caps, Hansen has also represented her country at the World Cup and Euros. This is exactly the kind of experienced, winning mentality player West Ham desperately needs as they battle relegation from the WSL. Hansen is the Hammers’ fourth signing of this month’s transfer window, following Estelle Cascarino, Ria Bose, and Anna Josendal.
Leadership Qualities and Winning Mentality
Club head coach Guarino praised Hansen’s qualities. “Tuva has been a key player for her previous club and the national team over many years, and I’m sure she will be a real asset for this group. She will bring leadership qualities, versatility and game management both in and out of possession.”
This is smart recruitment from West Ham, who sit second bottom of the WSL table with just five points from 13 matches. Adding a player with Hansen’s pedigree and experience could be crucial to their survival hopes.
Three Bundesliga Titles Before WSL Switch
Hansen moved to Bayern Munich in January 2023 after claiming two Toppserien league titles in Norway with SK Brann. She has been a key part of Bayern’s dominance in Germany over the past three years, winning the Bundesliga in each of her seasons at the club.
“The WSL has grown a lot over the last couple of years so I’m excited by the challenge and to test myself against the best teams in the world,” Hansen said. Neither the length of the deal nor any transfer fee were announced, but this signing represents a major coup for West Ham in their fight for survival.
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