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Andy Mitten

Andy Mitten

European Football Correspondent
Barcelona and Manchester
Andy is an author of 12 books. He founded the best-selling United We Stand fanzine when he was 15.He's interviewed over 500 famous footballers past and present. Writing about football from Israel to Iran, Brazil to Barbados. Born and bred in Manchester, he divides his time between his city of birth and Barcelona.
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Matheus Cunha joined Manchester United last summer when the club did all of their transfer dealings for the 2025/26 season. Reuters
Manchester United’s restrained January points to a longer-term plan

No new signings during the winter transfer window as United have one eye on finances and another on a top-six finish

FootballFebruary 04, 2026
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Fulham - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - February 1, 2026 Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Phil Noble EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. .
Man United v Fulham player ratings: Mainoo 8, Casemiro 8; Wilson 6, Kevin 7

Interim Red Devils manager Michael Carrick makes it three wins out of three after 3-2 thriller at Old Trafford

FootballFebruary 01, 2026
Barcelona's Marcus Rashford has eight goals and 12 assists to his name across all competitions this season. Reuters
Rashford shines at Barca but will likely need wage cut to seal permanent move

On loan Manchester United attacker's Old Trafford contract makes him one of best-paid players in world

FootballJanuary 27, 2026
Manchester United's Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday January 25, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
Arsenal v Man United player ratings: Zubimendi 5, Saka 7; Maguire 9, Mbuemo 8

Premier League leaders fall to 3-2 defeat at home as Carrick secures second big win in as many weeks as United interim manager

FootballJanuary 26, 2026
Nayim of Real Zaragoza holds the European Cup Winners' Cup trophy after defeating Arsenal in the final at Parc des Princes in Paris on May 10, 1995. Allsport
Nayim on 'that' goal v Arsenal and why Gazza was the 'best in the world'

Spanish legend talks to The National about playing at Tottenham, teaming up with Pep Guardiola at La Masia and more

FootballJanuary 23, 2026
Manchester United's Danish defender #13 Patrick Dorgu (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on January 17, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
United player ratings v City: Fernandes and Dorgu star in sensational win

Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Dorgu clinch derby win at Old Trafford

FootballJanuary 17, 2026
Manchester United have appointed Michael Carrick as head coach until the end of the season. PA
Why Amorim and United parted ways and what Carrick needs to focus on

United are in a state of flux and have two difficult matches next up - against Man City and then Arsenal

FootballJanuary 15, 2026
Morocco supporters have been out in force to cheer on the Atlas Lions throughout the Africa Cup of Nations. EPA
Mitten in MoroccoAfcon fever builds, managers fall, borders blur

Hosts look primed to win only a second Africa Cup of Nations, Michael Carrick gets the Man United job until the end of the season

FootballJanuary 14, 2026
Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo, right, was restored to the starting line-up but made little impact in the 2-1 defeat to Brighton. AFP
Man United player ratings v Brighton: Mainoo 6, Ugarte 4 as United bow out

Interim boss Fletcher urges players 'not to waste season' after losing 2-1 to Brighton

FootballJanuary 12, 2026
Dani Romera of AD Ceuta celebrates with teammates after scoring against Real Madrid Castilla. Getty Images
Mitten in Morocco:AD Ceuta's incredible rise and meeting Nayim

With Afcon reaching the semi-finals stage, there was just time to explore the Spanish city which sits as a gateway to Europe

FootballJanuary 11, 2026
Ivory Coast's forward #15 Amad Diallo celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso at the Grand Stadium in Marrakesh on January 6, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Mitten in MoroccoAmad's time to shine as Senegal fans light up Tangier

A rail network the envy of many countries, safe-travelling for fans, and Senegal fans celebrate in rainy Tangier

FootballJanuary 10, 2026
Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko, left, tangles with Burnley's Maxime Esteve. AFP
Man United ratings v Burnley: Sesko at the double

Slovenian striker bags his first Premier League brace but United held to 2-2 draw at Turf Moor

FootballJanuary 08, 2026
The highly impressive Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat was built within two years. Andy Mitten for The National
Mitten in MoroccoDay 3 - Rise of new football stadiums with one eye on 2030

World-class venues have been built in record time while the biggest stadium in the world is under construction

FootballJanuary 08, 2026
Andy Mitten's trip from Fes to Rabat in Morocco
Mitten in MoroccoDay 2 - Call to prayer, call from Solskjaer: a Moroccan morning of chaos

Navigating the maze of a Fes medina, no ticket on a sold-out train, media access denied and fielding phone calls on Man United's potential next manager

FootballJanuary 07, 2026
Africa Cup of Nations match between Nigeria and Mozambique in Fes, Morocco. Andy Mitten for The National
Mitten in MoroccoDay 1 - from frosty Manchester to rainy Fes, with Amorim gone en route

Our correspondent travels around the country to take in Afcon's atmosphere. First stop: Fes to see Nigeria beat Mozambique

FootballJanuary 06, 2026
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