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Manchester United transfer LIVE: Latest reports & rumours from Old Trafford
After it was revealed that Kylian Mbappe could leave PSG in 2024 without fulfilling the third optional year in his contract a host of Premier League clubs stay on high alert, as reported by Marca.
It is expected that in January 2024, Mbappe will let the Ligue 1 outfit know his decision. If he chooses to leave Paris then Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea will fight for his services.
United received £9 million for Garner
Everton paid just £9 million to Manchester United for the transfer of James Garner, reports The Athletic.
However, the Red Devils are entitled to receive £15.5 million with add-ons, and also 20 per cent of a future sale.
United eye Oblak in 2023
Manchester United might try to sign Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak in the summer of 2023 as a free agent, as reported by French outlet Jeunes Footeux.
David De Gea’s contract also ends in June 2023, and the two clubs might swap their respective players.
Utd keeping tabs on Mbappe situation
Manchester United are interested to bring PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe to Old Trafford if he doesn’t extend his contract beyond 2024, reported Sport Witness via Marca.
As previously reported by L’Equipe, he can leave Parc des Princes for free in 2024 as the third year in his contract is optional.
Bachmann reveal United interest
Watford goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann has claimed that Manchester United were interested in signing him in the summer after loaning out Dean Henderson to Nottingham Forest.
“There have been talks with Manchester United. That’s no secret. Of course it’s great to be associated with such a club. It was also a serious story. There were negotiations between the clubs and of course between me and the clubs,” he told Austrian outlet LAOLA1 Redaktion.
However, the move did not materialise as United turned their attention to Newcastle United’s Martin Dubravka,
United set to rival Liverpool for Bellingham
Manchester United will fight Liverpool for the services of Jude Bellingham in June 2023, according to Sky Sports.
“It’s the same situation as (Jadon) Sancho, (Erling) Haaland and now Bellingham, he’s an up-and-coming superstar player and I’m totally convinced he will leave in 2023, maybe to Liverpool or maybe to Manchester United,” explained Florian Plettenberg.
Spanish giants Real Madrid are also keen to get the midfielder from Borussia Dortmund.
Utd ask Pellistri to seek alternative option
Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri has been asked to leave the club as he has no future under Erik ten Hag, as reported by Team Talk.
He rejoined United in the summer after spending 18 months on loan in La Liga with Alaves, where he made 35 appearances without finding the net.
United show interest in Arias
Manchester United are keen to get sign Santiago Arias on a short-term contract to provide competition for Diogo Dalot, as reported by Express via Team Talk.
Arias is a free agent after his contract with Atletico Madrid expired in the summer.
Man Utd star Rashford still on Chelsea’s radar
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford remains a potential target on Chelsea’s recruitment radar, claims Calciomercato.
The England international has made a positive start to the 2022-23 campaign, but has seen plenty of questions asked of his future in the recent past and could be the subject of interest from Premier League rivals.
Man Utd were offered Memphis & Pulisic
Manchester United were offered Memphis Depay and Christian Pulisic during the summer transfer window, claims Fabrizio Romano.
The Red Devils opted against doing deals for the Barcelona and Chelsea forwards, with Antony drafted in from Ajax instead.
Man Utd’s Kovar joins Sparta Prague on loan
Matej Kovar has joined Sparta Prague on a season long-loan after signing a new contract with Manchester United, as announced by the official club website.
The fresh terms with the Reds will tie him down until June 2025, with the option of a further year.
United ready for contract talks with Rashford
Manchester United are set to open negotiations with Marcus Rashford over a possible contract extension, as reported by The Sun.
The England international can be offered a five-year contract to fend off interests from PSG and other clubs.
Asensio offered to Man Utd after rejecting Arsenal
Real Madrid tried and failed to offload Marco Asensio during the summer transfer window.
The Spain international was the subject of many offers, according to El Nacional, with Arsenal, Newcastle and Atletico Madrid all trying to sign him.
However, he opted against joining those clubs and he was offered to Manchester United, but Erik ten Hag did not fancy adding him to the squad.
No room for Phil Jones at Man Utd
Phil Jones has been “kicked out” of the dressing room at Man Utd to make room for the team’s new summer signing, report the Daily Mail.
The Carrington training ground is designed for 24 players which means Jones has been told to move out and use the Under-23s changing room instead.
Antony transfer starts £20m war between agents
Manchester United’s £86 million signing of Antony has started a battle between agents over a chunk of the fee.
United failed to sign De Tomas on deadline day
Manchester United tried to get the services of Raul de Tomas from Espanyol on deadline day, as reported by Football Insider.
The striker was open to leave the Parakeeters after repeated disagreements with manager Diego Martinez and was also left out of the squad for the three opening La Liga games.
Manchester United announce the signing of Antony
Dest in talks with Villareal amid Man Utd interest
Sergino Dest has opened talks with Villarreal for a possible loan-move, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Man Utd remain interested in the right back but they must offload Aaron Wan-Bissaka before going for him.
United may make one more signing
Manchester United may make one additional signing before the transfer window closes, according to the Telegraph.
The club had believed that they would cap off their recruitment with the arrivals of Antony and Martin Dubravka. However, they are now considering a loan move for either Sergino Dest or Thomas Meunier.
United reach agreement with Ajax for Antony
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Antony, the club announced on Tuesday.
It is believed that United will pay £85 million ($99m) to the Dutch side as transfer fees.
Southampton bid for Man Utd target
Southampton have seen a bid for Manchester United target Cody Gakpo turned down by PSV, according to The Telegraph.
The Saints have offered £21.4 million for the 23-year-old but PSV value Gakpo at €45m (£38.4m) including add-ons.
Man Utd reject Wan-Bissaka approaches
Manchester United have turnd down approaches from Crystal Palace and West Ham for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, according to The Athletic.
The Red Devils are not planning on selling or loaning the right-back before the transfer window closes.
Hannibal leaves Man Utd on loan
Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Hannibal has joined Birmingham City on a season-long loan.
The teenager is the fifth player to depart Old Trafford on loan in the summer transfer window.
Man Utd agree Dubravka deal
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Newcastle over a loan move for Martin Dubravka, according to the Guardian.
The Red Devils have also agreed personal terms with the goalkeeper on a loan deal that will include a purchase option set at £5 million.
Ronaldo agent pushing for Napoli or Sporting loan
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes is “making a last-attempt” to find the Portuguese superstar a Champions League club before the transfer window closes, according to The Independent.
A loan to either Napoli or Sporting are “among the few remaining options,” while a possible Man Utd move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is seen as “unlikely” this summer.
Man Utd, Barcelona in talks over a swap deal
Manchester United are in talks with Barcelona over a possible swap deal which will see Aaron Wan-Bissaka head to Spain and in return Barcelona will send Sergino Dest to Old Trafford, according to SPORT.
With Dalot being the preferred right-back for new Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, Wan-Bissaka has found himself out of favour at the moment. Dest too has not enjoyed much game time under Xavi Hernandez this season.
Ronaldo’s agent contacts Chelsea again (The Independent)
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has made contact with Chelsea again ahead of the summer transfer deadline – according to The Independent.
The Manchester United striker was offered to the Blues earlier in the window but Thomas Tuchel was not interested in a deal.
Mendes is investigating whether Chelsea’s stance might have changed as he continues to try and secure a move to a Champions League club for Ronaldo.
Man Utd agree Antony deal
Manchester United have agreed a £80m fee for Antony, GOAL can confirm. The fee will be a guaranteed total, with a potential £4 million in add ons.
Arsenal enter race to sign Man Utd target Asensio
Arsenal will compete with Manchester United to sign Marco Asensio from Real Madrid, according to Fichajes.
The Gunners have been chasing the Spaniard for the last two years and could be tempted to rope in the player in the ongoing window.
Antony close to join Man Utd for £85m
Manchester United are close to sealing the signing of Antony from Ajax for £85m (€100m), according to Sky Sports.
The Red Devils are currently in talks with the Dutch club and once the deal is done, the player will move to the Premier League. He has been left out of the Ajax squad who are playing in Eredivisie on Sunday against Utrecht.
Martial set to extend stay at Man Utd
Manchester United are all set to offer Anthony Martial a contract extension soon, according to Football365.
The French forward, who was sent on loan to Sevilla in January this year, displayed impressive performances under Erik ten Hag during the pre-season which convinced the club to extend his stay.
Napoli set demands for Ronaldo/Osimhen swap deal
TuttoNapoli.net are reporting that Napoli have slapped a huge €130 million fee on Victor Osimhen as well as asking for Cristiano Ronaldo’s entire salary to be paid if the Portuguese forward was to join the club.
I am ready to follow my dreams – Antony
Manchester United €90m bid for Antony has been rejected by Ajax. In the aftermath of that snub, the 22-year-old conducted an interview with Fabrizio Romano and made it abundantly clear that he wants to leave the Dutch giants before the conclusion of the transfer window.
Among other explosive lines, Antony said: “I was very happy in Amsterdam, I won titles at Ajax, made friends and built part of my career, but now I reinforce that I am ready and full of motivation to follow my story and my dreams.”
Man Utd join Chelsea in Aubameyang race (Di Marzio)
Manchester United are the latest team to enter the transfer race for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.
Chelsea’s deal for the former Arsenal forward has reportedly stalled over personal terms and the Red Devils could now swoop in as they are also keen to add another striker to their squad in the coming days.
Cristiano Ronaldo offered to Napoli (Sky Sports)
Cristiano Ronaldo’s representative Jorge Mendes has reportedly approached Napoli over a possible transfer of the player to the Serie A club from Manchester United in the ongoing window, according to Sky Sports.
Earlier, it was reported that the Portuguese star could move to Ligue 1 side Marseille but the club later refuted the rumours.
Howe confirms Man Utd contacted Newcastle over Dubravka transfer
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has confirmed that Manchester United have officially contacted the Magpies over a possible transfer of their goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.
Ahead of Newcastle’s match against Wolves, Howe said, “There has been contact between the clubs and those discussions will continue. In terms of a final outcome, I’m reluctant to lose any important players from the group so that will be a decision that is out of my hands.”
Marseille president rules out Ronaldo move
Man Utd show interest in Marco Asensio
Manchester United have shown interest in signing Real Madrid winger Marco Asensio in the ongoing transfer window, according to Relevo.
The Red Devils are reportedly ready to offer €30m for the Spaniard but it may be difficult for them to convince Real Madrid to allow the winger to leave.
Man Utd set to place £25m offer for Gakpo
Manchester United are all set to submit a final £25million bid for Cody Gakpo with PSV Eindhoven, according to Football Insider.
But the bid for Gakpo will have no bearing on the Red Devils’ pursuit for Antony who remains their number one priority signing in this window.
Marseille have no plans to sign Ronaldo (Romano)
Man Utd confident of landing Antony
Manchester United are confident of signing Antony from Ajax before the transfer window closes, according to The Athletic.
The two sides have discussed a fee, thought to be around €94m, but Ajax want €100m for the attacker.
Man Utd hold Dubravka talks with Newcastle
Manchester United have held talks with Newcastle about a move for goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, ccording to Sky Sports.
Dubravka is said to be “open” to a move after losing his place to Nick Pope, while Man Utd want competition for David De Gea.
Eric Bailly completes loan move to Marseille
Harry Maguire is Chelsea’s Plan B
Chelsea could make “an audacious swoop” for Manchester United’s Harry Maguire but only if they miss out on Wesley Fofana, according to the Evening Standard.
Fofana is Thomas Tuchel’s top defensive target but the Blues have so far been unable to agree a deal for the 21-year-old with Leicester City.
Man Utd to raise Antony bid
Barcelona are ready to make a new offer for Antony and will offer Ajax €94 million including add-ons, according to Sky Sports News.
The Red Devils have already had a bid of €80m rejected but are optimistic their new offer will be accepted.
Everton, Southampton interested in Man Utd’s Garner
Man Utd eye €10m Depay deal (Marca)
Manchester United could look to re-sign Memphis Depay before the transfer deadline – as Marca reports.
Barca have been toiling to reach a contract termination agreement with the Dutchman and Juventus has been touted as his most likely next destination.
However, it now appears that Depay’s salary demands could put Juve off, with United ready to swoop in with a €10 million bid to take him off Barca’s hands.
Pique’s FC Andorra wants Manchester United youngster
Gerard Pique-owned FC Andorra are interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, reports Lequipe.
Andorra, who were promoted to the Segunda Division this year, wants the 19-year-old on loan this season with a purchase option of €25 million.
Maguire to stay at Man Utd
Bayern join Man Utd in race to sign De Jong (Mundo Deportivo)
Bayern Munich are plotting a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
The Netherlands international has been pursued by Manchester United all summer but no deal has been put in place.
The German side are open to paying a fee to take him on loan with an option to buy him outright, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Man Utd to offload Wan-Bissaka, Jones and Tuanzebe
Manchester United are set to continue their defensive clear out this summer.
The Telegraph reports they are willing to let Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe leave the club before the end of the transfer window following Eric Bailly’s season-long loan to Marseille.
Man Utd mull over moves for Trapp & Sommer (The Independent)
Manchester United’s desire to get a ball-playing goalkeeper on board is, according to The Independent, leading them towards Kevin Trapp and Yann Sommer.
Two men currently plying their trades in the Bundesliga at Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Monchengladbach respectively are being lined up by the Red Devils.
Man Utd agree personal terms with Gakpo (CaughtOffside)
Manchester United have thrashed out personal terms with Cody Gakpo ahead of a proposed move from PSV, claims CaughtOffside.
The highly-rated Netherlands international winger is another fellow countryman that Erik ten Hag is looking to add to his ranks at Old Trafford.
Saint-Maximin still on Man Utd’s radar (Media Foot)
Allan Saint-Maximin has seen a move to Manchester United speculated on in previous transfer windows, and Media Foot claims that the Newcastle winger is a player that continues to interest the Red Devils.
Erik ten Hag is looking to bring more attacking talent into Old Trafford, with it possible that a late approach will be made for a Frenchman that has been starring at St James’ Park.