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Three in, three out Manchester United attack rebuild
Manchester United are reportedly looking to completely revamp their forward line with ambitious plans to sign three new forwards this summer.
The Red Devils stuttered and stumbled through the 2023/24 season, finishing a shockingly low eighth in the Premier League and crashing out of Europe before Christmas. But Manchester United salvaged some of the wreckage of their season by winning the FA Cup. .
That trophy, and the way they played that day in beating Manchester City at Wembley, ultimately saved Erik Ten Hag from dismissal.
And now the Dutchman insists rebuilding his attack will be a key summer priority after seeing his side score just 57 goals in 38 Premier League games last season – just five more than relegated Luton and just behind top scorer City, who scored 96.
Top of Ten Hag’s wishlist is Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee. He could move for just €40m (£33.9m) this summer due to the escape clause in his deal.
The fee will reportedly include an additional €12.5m fee to his agent Kia Joorabchian, but talks are ongoing to finalize the move.
In addition to Zirkzee, United have been mentioned as candidates to sign Jonathan David, whose Lille contract expires in June 2025. As a result, the French club will have to accept offers of around €40 million for the explosive Canadian striker this summer.
It was previously expected that they would sign one or the other, but Ten Hag now claim they have set their sights on signing both frontmen, with the duo capable of playing up front as well as competing with Rasmus Hojlund for a central role.
Surprisingly, United won’t be stopping there and Tuttomercato claims that Ten Hag and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are also ready to throw their hats in the ring for Paulo Dybala’s signature.
The 30-year-old striker has scored 16 goals and provided 10 assists for Roma this season, but a cheap exit clause included in his contract could allow him to move to an overseas club for just €12 million this summer.
And while Atletico Madrid have been mentioned as favorites to sign him, the Red Devils are now seeing their name embroiled in controversy, with Ratcliffe seeing his signing as an opportunity too good to pass up.
One caveat to the potential deal is that Dybala is demanding €6.5m (approximately £150m) per week. This is inconsistent with the cost-cutting measures Ratcliffe is seeking to impose within United’s reach. .
Nonetheless, the opportunity to sign a player of Dybala’s caliber at such a low ball cost could allow the club to press ahead with Dybala, who is believed to have what it takes to add a genius talent to the Red Devils’ attack. It means that there is an agreement. .
If Manchester United fails to sign Dybala, there is also the possibility of signing Juventus’ Federico Chiesa.
And a potential deal for the Italian winger certainly seems possible, with the Bianconeri currently in talks with United over a possible deal for Mason Greenwood.
United are demanding a fee of around 35 to 40 million euros for the former England striker, but that is currently beyond their means.
However, a possible swap deal would certainly make anything possible and reports from Italy claim that this is a solution that all parties could be open to.
Manchester United transfer: Greenwood, Rashford, Sancho all set to leave
But this influx of attacking stars will only be possible for United if they balance their books and raise funds to comply with FFP regulations.
Greenwood’s exit is expected to be the first one approved, but as stated, it is not yet known what form his departure will take and how a potential deal will be structured.
However, TEAMtalk understands he will not be the only United striker who could leave this summer.
The Red Devils have made it clear they will accept a discounted offer for Uruguayan winger Facundo Pellistri, who has been on loan at La Liga side Granada this season, and Jadon Sancho is now certain to leave Old Trafford following news of Ten Hag’s stay.
United want around €40m to €50m for the 23-cabin England winger, who restarted his career with a brilliant loan spell at Borussia Dortmund in the second half of the season.
BVB does not have the finances to sign a permanent deal, but could look into a potential deal that could see them sign a lease again. However, United will only approve such a move if an obligation to purchase the winger is included as part of the deal. As a result, Ratcliffe would prefer a direct sale this summer, if he can find a buyer first. For now, we’ll have to wait to get back to the Westfalenstadion.
But the biggest and most high-profile sale at Old Trafford could still happen amid fresh speculation that United may be willing to consider selling Marcus Rashford.
The homegrown star has had a very disappointing season as his poor form prevented him from being included in England’s squad for Euro 2024.
Rashford has consistently made his loyalty to United clear but it has been suggested Ratcliffe would not stand in his way if a sizeable offer came along, possibly worth in the region of £70m.
Arsenal have been mentioned as suitors, but the most likely scenario is for PSG to come in and initiate a transfer. The Ligue 1 giants have been courting the 26-year-old for a long time and are looking for a replacement for Kylian Mbappe.
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Arsenal battle Barcelona for EX Newcastle star
Arsenal are believed to be Barcelona’s main rivals for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, with claims the former Newcastle player is now Mikel Arteta’s number one target. (Mundo Deportivo)
Liverpool winger Luis Diaz is Barcelona sporting director Deco’s ‘main obsession’ and he is the one leading the club to sign the Colombian as he feels his signing will help the club more than their other target, Nico Williams. The fee is just €50m (£42.3m). (sports)
Leeds United midfielder Archie Gray is Borussia Dortmund’s top target of the summer and their squad planner Sven Mislintat is determined to win the race for the teenage sensation. (Bild)
Long-time Liverpool target Kefren Thuram has approved a move from Nice to Juventus this summer, with the French midfielder likely to be priced at around €18-20m (£15.3-16.9m). (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Manchester United have joined Liverpool in a bid to sign Lenny Yoro, but the Premier League duo have made it clear that the Lille teenager is only looking at Real Madrid. (markka)
Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal continue their bid to sign Joshua Kimmich, with the versatile German star still determined to leave Bayern Munich this summer. (Sky Germany)
Aston Villa are pushing to sign Bryce Mendes from Real Sociedad this summer, with Unai Emery believing the 27-year-old attacking midfielder could be a huge success in the Premier League. The Spaniard has scored eight goals and added nine assists in 44 appearances for La Real this season. (various)
Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Barcelona striker Marc Giou and are close to outpacing Bayern Munich for the teenager. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tottenham are targeting two right-backs as Emerson Royal’s exit approaches.
Tottenham have approached Manchester City to sign right-back Yann Couto. He had a standout season on loan at Girona, where he recorded 10 assists and is seen as a potential upgrade on Pedro Foro. (like)
Spurs are also interested in signing Fiorentina’s Michael Kayod, but are reluctant to do so as the Italian side value the 19-year-old at €40m (£33.8m). (Corriere dello Sport)
The double right-back chase comes amid news that Tottenham and AC Milan are close to agreeing a deal for Royal Emerson, with the Brazilian agreeing to move and a fee expected to be settled at around €18m (£15.2m). ) mark. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Arsenal are believed to be the team most likely to sign Serhu Girassi this summer, with the Stuttgart striker scoring 30 goals in 30 games last season. The Guinean has a cheap termination clause of €17.5 million in his contract. (built)
Borussia Dortmund are closing in on the signing of Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross, with the German star having just one year left on his contract at the Amex Stadium. (Sky Germany)
AC Milan are set to take on Newcastle in a bid to sign Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Dominic Calvert-Lewin could leave Goodison this summer if he does not agree to a new contract. The Rossoneri are looking for a replacement for Olivier Giroud, who is moving to Major League Soccer. (various)
Stanislav Lobotka’s agent Branislav Jarusek has revealed that the Napoli midfielder has agreed a move to Barcelona for the Slovakian star. However, with the change of manager from Xavi to Hansi Flick, the possibility of his transfer appears to have disappeared. (various)
Bayern Munich are ready to trigger the £50m release clause in Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva’s contract, putting an end to the Portuguese star’s stellar spell at the Etihad. (various)
Liverpool transfer: Adrien Rabiot’s approach
Liverpool have contacted Adrien Rabiot’s agent on a free transfer this summer, with Arne Slot seeing the French Euro 2024 star as the ideal successor to Thiago Alcantara in midfield. (Sport Italy)
Juventus and France midfielder Adrien Rabiot is wanted by Liverpool
Aston Villa are in a ‘dramatic position’ to sign Roma striker Tammy Abraham, who is set to leave for a cut-price deal worth between €25m and €30m (£21.1m and £25.4m) this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Antonio Conte is desperate to meet star winger Hvicha Kvaratskelia and offer him a new contract at Naples amid fears an approach could come from PSG or Barcelona for the Georgian sensation. there is. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Real Madrid have given Rafa Marin the green light to complete a €15 million move to Napoli, but the move will see Los Blancos receive a buyback clause initially set at €30 million, but which will rise over time. (as)
Al Hilal manager Jorge Jesus has made it clear that he wants to bring Barcelona winger Raphinha to Saudi Arabia this summer amid claims the Blaugrana are keen on him. (Mundo Deportivo)
Chelsea are competing with Manchester United for a €35 million deal to sign 21-year-old Hoffenheim striker Maximilian Bayer. (build)
Lyon have joined the likes of Everton and Liverpool in showing their admiration for Newcastle winger Jankuba Minthe, who shone during his season-long loan spell at Feyenoord and could be sold to ease their FFP problems. (Fabrizio Romano)
Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian has rejected the club’s final offer to renew his contract and will now return to his first club, Real Betis, to complete an emotional move. (ABC de Sevilla)
