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Amad: Man Utd players want Carrick to stay
Amad Diallo says the players want Michael Carrick to stay on Manchester United after the club secured Champions League qualification for next season.
Mee announces his retirement from football
Ben Mee has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36.
The central defender has announced this decision live on Your Site News after leaving Sheffield United.
Mee moved to the Blades last year from Brentford - but is best known for his 11-year association with Burnley where he made 360 appearances for the club across stints in the Premier League and Championship.
'Man Utd still planning Rashford sale'
Manchester United have no plans to reintegrate Marcus Rashford into their first-team squad next season, according to The Sun.
Rashford is on loan at Barcelona, but there are doubts whether the LaLiga leaders will make his move permanent for a reported 26m.
It is claimed that Man Utd still want to sell the England international, whose salary will increase to 325,000-a-week in July after the club qualified for the Champions League.
The 28-year-old is also reportedly opposed to returning to Old Trafford, where he is under contract until the summer of 2028, and wants to remain at Barca.
Rashford has scored 13 goals in 46 games across all competitions for Barcelona.
Hansi Flick's side reportedly have until June 15 to trigger their option to buy Rashford.
Brentford in talks over young centre-back
Brentford are in talks to sign RB Salzburg centre-back Jannik Schuster.
Schuster is a 19-year-old Austria U21 international.
Brentford are looking at centre-back, central midfielders and wingers this summer.
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AFC Wimbledon announce retained list
AFC Wimbledon have announced their retained list following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.
Sam Hutchinson, Josh Kelly, Leo Young and Ethan Sutcliffe have all been released.
Jake Reeves, Myles Hippolyte, Aron Sasu and Kai Jennings have had options in their contract exercised.
Steve Seddon, Callum Maycock and Harry Sidwell have been offered new contracts.
The club say discussions are ongoing with Omar Bugiel, Patrick Bauer and Joe Lewis.
Kipre to join Ipswich on permanent deal
Ipswich have signed Cedric Kipre on a permanent deal from Stade de Reims on a two-year contract.
The central defender spent this season on loan with the Blues and, during the campaign, triggered a deal to make him a Town player for an undisclosed fee.
Cedric, 29, made 32 league appearances and scored four goals.
It feels brilliant to be officially part of this massive club after everything we have achieved together, Kipre said.
I have loved being here since the first day I arrived. Everyone welcomed me so well and it didnt feel like I was on loan, so Im delighted to become a permanent player.
I cant wait for next season and it will mean a lot to represent this club in the Premier League. Its been my dream and Im very, very happy.
