Manchester United are gearing up for FOUR transfers before deadline day: report
Manchester United are looking to accelerate four more deals before the transfer deadline on Friday, as Erik ten Hag hopes to strengthen his squad further.
The Red Devils have had a mixed start to the season with two wins and a loss – and neither of the wins have come easily. Following from the hard-fought opening weekend 1-0 win overWolves,Manchester Unitedcame from two down againstNottingham Forestto record their second victory of the season through a controversial Bruno Fernandes penalty.
Il Corriere dello Sportsays that an agreement for Sofyan Amrabat is close, withFiorentinaagreeing to a loan with an obligation to buy. The 27-year-old reportedly will sign a one-year extension withi Violain order to protect his value ahead of the £21.5 million switch.
A left-back appears to be high on the list of priorities for United, too, following the injury of Luke Shaw. WhileMarcareports formerChelseafull-back Marcos Alonso has rejected an offer to move to Manchester, current Blue Marc Cucurella andTottenhamfringe star Sergio Reguilon are in the crosshairs, according to transfer guruFabrizio Romano.
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Nicolas Tagliafico, however, seems the most likely option. The formerAjaxleft-back used to play under Ten Hag at the Johan Cruyff Arena and withthe Independentciting that a move could cost the club just £5m, it looks like the best option in the short-term for cover.
Luke Shaw could well be used at centre-back when he returns from injury.
In order to balance the numbers, United are looking to jettison two players.ASsays that Alvaro Fernandez will leave forGrenada.
BILD, meanwhile, claims that there is an “exciting indication” that Bayern Munich could be set to sign Scott McTominay. Manchester United are demanding between £35-40m, with the Scottish international set to link up with Thomas Tuchel.
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Manchester United transfer newsis coming thick and fast as we enter the final weeks of the summer window.
Harry Maguirecould be one of seven players on their way out of Old Trafford between now and deadline day. Meanwhile,a World Cup-winning star could be about to join United from another European heavyweight.
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