Manchester United transfer stalls as contact made for £69m option – Manchester Evening News
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Manchester United could be set for a busy summer transfer window with a host of players being linked with a move to Old Trafford
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick.(Image: Alfie Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about all the latest Manchester United transfer news…
- Rashford future update: A potential transfer sending Marcus Rashford to Bayern Munich is reportedly stalling over his high wage demands. The German club are hesitant to match his substantial salary for a player they primarily view as a backup option.
- Gibbs-White claim: Manchester United are among a handful of Premier League teams keeping a close eye on Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. However, a transfer is complicated because United and the other tracking clubs already have established players in his preferred position.
- Greenwood move nears: Fenerbahce presidential candidate Haka Safi announced that the Turkish club have secured a four-year agreement to sign Mason Greenwood. If this move is finalised, it will provide a major financial boost to United due to a sell-on clause.
- Porto transfer battle: United are reported to have contacted the representatives of Porto’s £69m-rated starlet William Gomes regarding a summer move. They face steep competition for his signature, as both Arsenal and Atletico Madrid are also actively pursuing the forward.
- Mourinho impact: Jose Mourinho has reportedly asked Real Madrid to hijack United’s push for West Ham playmaker Mateus Fernandes if he is appointed as manager. United remain interested in the midfielder, but Mourinho’s potential intervention complicates the deal.
- Left-back shortlist: United have compiled a three-man transfer shortlist to reinforce their defensive depth at the left-back position. Newcastle’s Lewis Hall is noted as the preferred option, alongside Nathaniel Brown and Alejandro Balde.
- Leao admission: AC Milan winger Rafael Leao has publicly expressed his desire for a new challenge outside of Serie A, specifically naming the Premier League. This admission has reignited strong interest from both Manchester United and Arsenal.
- Ugarte latest: Manuel Ugarte is reportedly expected to leave Old Trafford this summer after a challenging two-year stint at the club. Crystal Palace and Everton are leading the chase for his signature, with United holding out for a £25 million fee.
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