The Sun reports that Manchester United believes goalkeeper Maignan has improved since his error at the World Cup. The Belgian goalkeeper made a crucial mistake in the 88th minute of the quarterfinal, and Merino came off the bench to score.

With the score level, Maignan came on to replace long-time starter Courtois in the second half, but his error ultimately helped Spain, who went on to win the tournament, advance.

However, sources within Manchester United are impressed with Maignan's continued composure since returning to the club.

A senior source at the club said Maignan has been "excellent" since taking the number one shirt following Bayindir's loan move.

Before Manchester United's 0-2 defeat to Hull City in the season opener, Maignan made several brilliant saves.

The 24-year-old goalkeeper then denied Enciso one-on-one during Manchester United's 5-2 victory over Ipswich.

With Manchester United leading 1-0, Maignan also blocked Liam Davis's effort before Bruno Fernandes scored.

Following his transfer from Royal Antwerp for £18.1 million, Maignan has proven his worth.

In Maignan's 35 appearances for Manchester United, the team has won 19 and lost only 6.

Maignan kept a clean sheet on his debut against Sunderland in October last year and has been a regular starter in all Manchester United matches since then.

Manchester United is expected to trigger the one-year extension option on Lisandro Martínez's contract sometime in the next four months.

Martínez is in the final year of his deal, but this extension option means his contract would expire in 2028.

Club executives consider this almost certain and hope the method of communication this time will be better than what some former Manchester United players experienced.

Herrera previously received his contract extension notification by post.

Manchester United will likely not allow the 28-year-old Martínez to leave outright, but they must decide whether to keep or sell him before next summer's transfer window.

Beer, here we go again

Old Trafford has reopened to Manchester United fans, and the concourse facilities have been upgraded with new amenities.

CEO Omar Berrada wrote in the matchday programme notes that Manchester United "introduced new catering partners, bringing new concession stands, more options, higher quality, and shorter queue times."

However, not everyone had such a smooth experience.

A season-ticket holder wrote: "Only Manchester United would try to 'improve' the matchday experience and make a complete mess of it."

"The 'grab and go' beer area is behind a turnstile with security, they moved the food area and put it in a bottleneck, so the queues were terrible, and the self-service machines were gone.

"I arrived 40 minutes early and ended up in a chaotic crush just to reach my seat entrance.

"After waiting 15 minutes in line for food, all the hot food was sold out, and most people couldn't even use the 'grab and go' service."

Former Manchester United midfielder Pogba was a childhood idol of Carlos Baleba, who watched him on television growing up.

Sources close to Manchester United's new signing say the 22-year-old Baleba feels joining Manchester United is like closing a circle.

Baleba initially played as a winger at a local club, joining the Beveren academy at age 13.

His father was a coach at that academy at the time and was reportedly more demanding with him than with other children.

Baleba is settling well into life in Manchester, spending his first week at Carrington focused on recovery training for his ankle injury.

Internal sources specifically noted his positive personality and active presence within the squad.

At his current recovery pace, Baleba could make his Manchester United debut against Tottenham after the international break on 10 October.

If his recovery progresses faster, he could also be available for the away match against Fulham on 20 September, though his playing time would likely be strictly limited if he does feature.

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