Man Utd name Dublin squad as transfer plans gather pace
United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe keeps cutting OGC Nice’s price from around €150m as he seeks a buyer, per Romain Molina and Bloomberg.
United are ready to trigger Pape Gueye’s £39m Villarreal clause. The Senegal midfielder, 27, has 4 goals and 2 assists in La Liga and fits plans to bolster midfield as Ugarte and Casemiro exit.
United scouts fly out to assess a £50m-rated ‘powerful’ forward also wanted by Liverpool as they step up plans to add attack this summer.
United join Real Madrid, PSG and Napoli in pursuit of a £44m ‘silky’ defensive wonderkid.
Patrice Evra says Ferguson told him in 2013 Ronaldo was ‘99%’ returning and Bale targeted, before Sir Alex retired. Ronaldo eventually rejoined Man United in 2021.
United set to extend Kobbie Mainoo to 2031 and Harry Maguire to 2027. Kevin De Bruyne hails Rasmus Hojlund, whose Napoli loan includes a £38m obligation to buy if they reach the Champions League.
Ferdinand hails Rashford’s Barcelona loan form, says £26m option is a ‘steal’ and expects the forward to stay, adding a farewell-style good luck message rather than a Manchester United return call.
United and Everton scout Southampton’s Shea Charles, valued at £20m. The 22-year-old FA Cup hero, ex-Man City academy, impressed on loan at Sheffield Wednesday and for Northern Ireland.
Scholes urges Man United to sell Maguire, Shaw, Yoro, Mazraoui, Dorgu, Mount, Ugarte and Zirkzee, keep De Ligt, Martinez and Bruno. Says Mount is a ‘great footballer’ but behind Fernandes. Casemiro to depart.
United name 25-man Dublin camp squad. Maguire, Martinez, Shaw and Mount travel, with Dorgu continuing rehab. Heaton and Dalot miss out through illness. New boys Ugarte, Zirkzee and Yoro included.
United have an agreement to sign a midfielder alternative to Sandro Tonali, potentially saving millions, as they prioritise strengthening the engine room this summer.
United and Liverpool scout Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche after his 7 goals and 8 assists this season. The 22-year-old can play RW or No 10 and is monitored ahead of summer bids.
Juventus lead race for Manuel Ugarte at around £35m, but only if they qualify for the Champions League. Galatasaray, Newcastle and Aston Villa also keen as United plan a midfield refresh.
