Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Cucurella talks advance, Maguire to stay, Hojbjerg interest
Erik ten Hag has stepped up his pursuit of a left-back and a midfielder earlier than Friday’s transfer deadline with quite a few choices on the Red Devils’ shortlist with some late strikes in thoughts
There’s now simply 4 days left of the 2023 summer time transfer window and Manchester United should not have a lot time left to get their offers accomplished.
Erik ten Hag’s facet have already spent closely within the window with the signings of Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund. The squad nonetheless wants some main surgical procedure, nevertheless.
The Red Devils look to be closing in on a transfer for goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, who will grow to be the membership’s fourth addition. Ten Hag nonetheless needs a left-back and a midfielder although, and there are many choices for the Dutchman to contemplate.
Marc Cucurella, Marcos Alonso and Rico Henry may all fill the hole in defence and it seems that talks are ongoing for all three. Talks have additionally opened relating to some shock names together with Nicolas Tagliafico and Leonardo Spinazzola.
Regarding the midfield emptiness, Fiorentina star Sofyan Amrabat has been linked all summer time. Bayern Munich star Ryan Gravenberch may be on his manner to Old Trafford in a swap deal involving Scott McTominay.
Stay tuned for the most recent updates from Old Trafford all through Tuesday…
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23:02Dan Marsh
Good night time
That’s all we have time for tonight, people. But test again in with us very first thing as we’ll be preserving on high of all the most recent Manchester United news.
22:45Dan Marsh
ICYMI: United strike Cucurella settlement
Manchester United have reached an settlement with Marc Cucurella over private phrases, in accordance to Fabrizio Romano.
United have focused the Blues left-back after it emerged Luke Shaw is about for an prolonged spell on the sidelines by way of harm.
Cucurella has struggled to stay up to expectations at Stamford Bridge since becoming a member of the Londoners from Brighton.
22:12Colin Millar
Eriksen lauds Hojlund deal
Christian Eriksen has warned the Premier League that new Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund will ‘adapt quickly’ and play an enormous position for his new membership.
Earlier this month, Hojlund turned United’s third signing of the summer time transfer window after becoming a member of from Atalanta. Attack-minded midfielder Mason Mountcompleted his transfer to Old Trafford earlier than the membership additionally moved to signal goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan.
The 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract with an choice of an extra 12 months with United paying the Serie A membership £72million for his providers. Erik ten Hag had been looking for a brand new centre ahead all summer time, with Anthony Martial the one recognised senior striker on the membership.
Eriksen has tipped Hojlund – who impressed in his debut season in Bergamo having joined from Sturm Graz final summer time – to make a fast impression at Old Trafford, praising his character and skillset.
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21:40Josh O’Brien
Onana in cryptic message
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has taken to Instagram to add a cryptic message after being known as up by the Cameroon nationwide workforce.
Onana has been named within the squad for his nation’s remaining Africa Cup of Nations qualifier simply 9 months after he was suspended from the worldwide fold mid-way by way of the Qatar World Cup. It is believed that the suspension was imposed for “disciplinary reasons” after an alleged falling-out with Cameroon coach Rigobert Song.
The nationwide workforce boss was filmed discussing news of Onana’s exile from the Cameroon set-up throughout the World Cup, the place he revealed the now-United shot-stopper was moved to tears following a passionate alternate along with his supervisor.
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21:01Dan Marsh
ICYMI: Maguire set to keep
Manchester United have instructed Harry Maguire that he’ll NOT be leaving Old Trafford earlier than the top of the transfer window.
Red Devils’ boss Erik ten Hag had beforehand instructed the membership hierarchy to transfer Maguire on this summer time however amid his transfer to West Ham falling by way of, he’s now set to stick with the membership.
That resolution has been made given the restricted time that the Red Devils have to discover a substitute, in accordance to The Guardian.
20:05Key Event
United strike Cucurella settlement
Manchester United have reached an settlement with Marc Cucurella over private phrases, in accordance to Fabrizio Romano.
United have focused the Blues left-back after it emerged Luke Shaw is about for an prolonged spell on the sidelines by way of harm.
Cucurella has struggled to stay up to expectations at Stamford Bridge since becoming a member of the Londoners from Brighton.
19:17Dan Marsh
Ferdinand questions Antony
Rio Ferdinand has questioned whether or not or not Antony has the ability to grow to be an entire Premier League ahead within the wake of his improved efficiency in opposition to Nottingham Forest.
The Manchester United winger has had loads of critics since finishing his £85.5million change to Old Trafford final summer time, with many critiquing the Brazilian’s output and an over-reliance on his favoured left foot.
Antony, 23, endured a troublesome maiden marketing campaign at United the place he registered 10 objectives and 5 assists in all competitions. And though Ferdinand was inspired by a number of the issues he noticed within the 3-2 win over Forest, he nonetheless has considerations over the previous Ajax star.
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18:07Dan Marsh
ICYMI: Besiktas in Greenwood talks
Turkish facet Besiktas have reportedly opened talks with Mason Greenwood in an effort to signal him.
The Red Devils have already introduced that he’ll go away Old Trafford. As per Sabah Spor, Besiktas have added him to their record of targets.
It is claimed that they’re speaking to his representatives and are investigating what his health degree is sitting at.
17:29Key Event
Utd in Cucurella talks
Manchester United are pushing to signal Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella earlier than Friday’s transfer deadline.
United have contacted Chelsea about taking the 25-year-old on a short-term mortgage to present cowl at left-back, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia each out injured.
Talks are ongoing between United and Chelsea over a deal for Cucurella, who has struggled at Stamford Bridge following his £55million transfer from Brighton a yr in the past.
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15:56Tom Victor
Six-man left-back shortlist
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella leads a six-man shortlist as Manchester United search for reinforcements at left-back.
United have been hit by harm points within the place, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia each out of motion. With back-up Brandon Williams loaned out to Ipswich, teenager Alvaro Fernandez is their solely recognised left-back, although Diogo Dalot crammed in on the left in Saturday’s victory over Nottingham Forest.
Rico Henry and Sergio Reguilon are the opposite Premier League names on the record. There can be interest in Marcos Alonso of Barcelona, Nico Tagliafico of Ajax, and Roma and Italy defender Leonardo Spinazzola.
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15:31Colin Millar
Eriksen hails Hojlund signing
Christian Eriksen has warned the Premier League that new Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund will ‘adapt quickly’ and play an enormous position for his new membership.
Earlier this month, Hojlund turned United’s third signing of the summer time transfer window after becoming a member of from Atalanta. Attack-minded midfielder Mason Mountcompleted his transfer to Old Trafford earlier than the membership additionally moved to signal goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan.
The 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract with an choice of an extra 12 months with United paying the Serie A membership £72million for his providers. Erik ten Hag had been looking for a brand new centre ahead all summer time, with Anthony Martial the one recognised senior striker on the membership.
Eriksen has tipped Hojlund – who impressed in his debut season in Bergamo having joined from Sturm Graz final summer time – to make a fast impression at Old Trafford, praising his character and skillset.
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15:01Matthew Cooper
Henderson on verge of exit
According to the Athletic, Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has accomplished his medical forward of a everlasting transfer to Crystal Palace.
The report states that Henderson is about to be part of Palace for an preliminary £15m plus £5m in add-ons. As a consequence, United are actually anticipated to signal Fenerbahce goakeeper Altay Bayindir to act as Andre Onana’s back-up.
14:33Colin Millar
Mourinho verdict on transfer goal
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is a transfer goal for Manchester United within the closing week of the transfer window – and Jose Mourinho has already defined simply why any membership needs to be within the Denmark midfielder.
The Tottenham midfielder has been recognized as a late goal by Erik ten Hag’s facet. United have been available in the market for a further deep-lying midfielder all summer time, with Sofyan Amrabat of Fiorentina additionally on their radar.
Earlier this summer time, Spurs had agreed a £30million deal to promote Hojbjerg to Atletico Madrid however the deal collapsed as private phrases couldn’t be agreed. All events are believed to be open to a deal this week ought to settlement be discovered on a transfer payment.
Hojbjerg spent the primary half of his profession in Germany at Bayern, with mortgage spells at Augsburg and Schalke, earlier than becoming a member of Southampton in 2016 – the place he was a key participant throughout 4 seasons. He was then signed by Mourinho at Tottenham, the place he has made 146 first-team appearances.
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13:50Key Event
Maguire to keep at Man Utd
Manchester United have instructed Harry Maguire that he’ll NOT be leaving Old Trafford earlier than the top of the transfer window.
Red Devils’ boss Erik ten Hag had beforehand instructed the membership hierarchy to transfer Maguire on this summer time however amid his transfer to West Ham falling by way of, he’s now set to stick with the membership.
That resolution has been made given the restricted time that the Red Devils have to discover a substitute, in accordance to The Guardian.
13:12Key Event
Alonso ‘rejects’ transfer
Manchester United don’t seem like signing Marcos Alonso this summer time with the Spaniard reportedly not bought on a transfer to Old Trafford.
According to Marca, the previous Chelsea star will not be thrilled on the prospect of linking up with the Red Devils and would like to stick with Barcelona.
It is recommended that he has rejected the possibility to be part of them on mortgage with the supply of an extra season’s contract.
Onto the subsequent…
12:44Daniel Orme
Neville makes transfer demand
Former Manchester United star Gary Neville has stated that the Red Devils shall be eager to add a midfielder and a left-back earlier than Friday’s transfer deadline.
He stated: “They’ve acquired higher gamers on this summer time however there’s little doubt they need one other participant or two, a left-back and a central midfield participant. I believe they want that or else they’re going to be put beneath actual stress, significantly when all the opposite competitions kick in.”
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12:20Key Event
Chelsea eye Sancho
Former Man United striker Romelu Lukaku may very well be set to help Jadon Sancho in leaving Old Trafford.
The Belgian striker is about to go away Stamford Bridge and can be part of Italian facet Roma on mortgage. That may open up a niche within the Blues’ squad for a brand new attacker and in accordance to London World, they admire Sancho.
Arsena’s Emile Smith Rowe can be amongst those that may very well be drafted in.
11:45Daniel Orme
Besiktas open Greenwood talks
Turkish facet Besiktas have reportedly opened talks with Mason Greenwood in an effort to signal him.
The Red Devils have already introduced that he’ll go away Old Trafford. As per Sabah Spor, Besiktas have added him to their record of targets.
It is claimed that they’re speaking to his representatives and are investigating what his health degree is sitting at.
11:20Daniel Orme
United launch Tagliafico talks
Man United have reportedly launched talks with Lyon relating to a deal for Argentine left-back Nicolas Tagliafico.
According to The Independent, the Red Devils are eager on a everlasting deal for the defender. It is reported that the French facet need to obtain round €6m (£5.15m) plus bonuses for his providers.
However, a deal is a way off with United preferring a mortgage transfer. Tagliafico is claimed to be open to a transfer to Old Trafford.
10:47Daniel Orme
Leicester star Thomas an choice for Man United
Amid their ongoing seek for a left-back, the Red Devils may flip to Leicester star Luke Thomas.
The Foxes’ academy graduate has not performed a minute of aggressive soccer this season beneath Enzo Maresca. According to The Mail, Leeds are exploring the choice of taking him on-loan.
However, he may additionally emerge as an choice for Man United as an emergency signing.
10:15Daniel Orme
Man Utd “make contact” over Hojbjerg
Sticking with the Danish midfielder and it seems that a transfer is gathering momentum.
According to Sky Sports, the Red Devils have made contact with Spurs to see if they will signal Hojbjerg.
He has simply two years left on his contract in North London and it’s beforehand been reported that Spurs could be prepared to cash-in on him.
09:45Key Event
Eriksen convinces Hjobjerg to transfer
Christian Eriksen may doubtlessly play a job in Manchester United’s makes an attempt to register Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg after convincing him to transfer to Tottenham.
The latter revealed: “I called Christian [Eriksen] and had a chat. I had some questions that I would have had clarified. And that was really positive. The talk I had with Christian, strengthened my desire and feeling to move to Tottenham.”
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09:19Daniel Orme
Red Devils face up to McTominay actuality
Manchester United have been compelled to drop their calls for for midfielder Scott McTominay.
According to The Telegraph, the Red Devils initiallly put a £45m asking worth on the midfielder. However, with no golf equipment prepared to pay that, they’ve been compelled to settle for that they might have to promote him for much less.
McTominay has been linked with a mortgage transfer to Bayern Munich over latest days.
08:48Daniel Orme
Barcelona determine Alonso replacements
Man United’s possibilities of signing Barcelona defender have been handed an enormous enhance with the Spaniards already beginning to determine replacements.
According to Sport, they’ve three choices into consideration. The first is Man City defender Joao Cancelo, who has been linked with a transfer to Catalonia all summer time.
There are additionally two younger gamers who may very well be drafted in. Gerard Martin and Edu Sanchez have appeared for Barcelona B this season and will doubtlessly be welcomed into the primary workforce..
08:16Daniel Orme
United eye second Fenerbahce star
With Altay Bayindir seemingly on his manner to Old Trafford, he may doubtlessly be joined by one if his Fenerbahce teammates.
According to quite a few experiences in Turkey, the Red Devils are actually occupied with defender Ferdi Kacioglu as they goal to swoop for a left-back earlier than the top of the window. Fotospor have claimed that he’s a reputation into consideration at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Milligazette have recommended that each Bayindir and Kacioglu may very well be introduced collectively. Maybe one to control…
07:47Daniel Orme
Red Devils occupied with Spinazzola
Whilst Cucurella is getting lined up for a possible change to Old Trafford, it seems that the Red Devils are preserving their choices open.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, they’ve submitted an enquiry for Roma fullback Leonardo Spinazzola. It will not be detailed if they’ve adopted by way of with a bid or additional interest.
The Italian was beforehand being eyed by Saudi facet Al-Shabab.
07:13Key Event
Cucurella approves Man Utd transfer
The Red Devils may simply have inched nearer to signing the left-back that they really want.
United have already been linked with a swoop for Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella and it seems that he’s open to a change to Old Trafford. According to Spanish outlet Marca, he would ‘welcome’ a transfer to Man United within the rapid future.
It is claimed that the Red Devils are already discussing phrases of a change with Chelsea.
06:43Daniel Orme
Latest gossip from Old Trafford
Manchester United have actually been linked with a number of names over the previous 24 hours.
That consists of stars corresponding to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Rico Lewis, Ryan Gravenberch and far more.
Get up to pace with the entire newest rumours proper right here
06:17Daniel Orme
Good morning!
Good morning all and welcome alongside to Mirror Football’s stay Manchester United transfer weblog.
The Red Devils have been linked with a number of signings earlier than Friday’s transfer deadline so let’s get cracking.
23:14Josh O’Brien
Good night time!
That concludes right now’s Man Utd transfer stay weblog, return similar time similar place tomorrow for extra rumours and experiences…
22:49Fraser Watson
Amrabat newest
Sofyan Amrabat was neglected of Fiorentina’s 2-2 draw with Lecce in Serie A yesterday, as hypothesis mounts over a transfer to Man Utd.
But time is operating out. The Italian workforce have set a deadline of Monday night time for United to submit a bid.
21:02Fraser Watson
ICYMI – Neville fires Arteta warning
Gary Neville has warned Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta he wants to “go back to basics” forward of an enormous Premier League conflict with Manchester United on Sunday.
“I would say that for me, looking at Arsenal, there is this element of experimentation,” he stated on Sky Sports. “Full-backs think they can play midfield, midfielders think they can play at full back. Sometimes you need to go back to basics. I’d expect next week Mikel Arteta is going to end that experiment and go with a solid back four.”
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19:52Josh O’Brien
Marc Cucurella despatched Man Utd transfer warning in brutally trustworthy admission
Chelsea wing-back Marc Cucurella is on Manchester United’s shortlist for a late summer time deal – however the Spaniard has already spoken out in regards to the ‘pressure’ of taking part in at greater golf equipment.
“I play all my career in a [smaller] club so we don’t have this pressure,” Cucurella instructed ESPN earlier this summer time. “When you come to these huge golf equipment, you are feeling this stress and generally it isn’t straightforward to play with this stress as a result of you realize you want to win each recreation.
“Sometimes you want to adapt as nicely to these conditions, however that is a part of life. Sometimes you have got good years, unhealthy years, however a very powerful factor is to study and have vitality to enhance.”
This could also be related to United’s interest – the membership who’ve the biggest following of any Premier League membership and who generate extra noise than another
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18:41Felix Keith
Man Utd’s recent stance on Harry Maguire exit
Harry Maguire’s future at Manchester United stays undecided because the summer time transfer window reaches its remaining few days.
Maguire has been the topic of agency interest from West Ham over the previous few weeks, however stays a United participant. The Hammers agreed a £30million transfer payment with United for earlier within the window and appeared to be getting ready to signing him, just for the transfer to collapse.
West Ham have been finally unable to finalise private phrases with the 30-year-old, who has two years left on his £190-000-a-week contract at Old Trafford. With Maguire taking a pay reduce to transfer to east London, United would have had to agree a pay-out for the England worldwide.
David Moyes’ facet moved onto different offers, signing Edson Alvarez and Mohammed Kudus from Ajax, Southampton ’s James Ward-Prowse and Stuttgart’s Konstantinos Mavropanos. But The Sun claimed over the weekend that that they had since reignited talks and have been prepared to pay extra to signal Maguire.
17:28Josh O’Brien
ICYMI – United enquire about Brentford defender
Man United have made an method to Brentford over a attainable transfer for defender Rico Henry, in accordance to The Daily Mail.
With Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia sidelined, Erik Ten Hag is taking a look at choices within the transfer market.
16:04Matthew Cooper
Ten Hag targets Henry
Manchester United are hoping to signal a brand new left-back earlier than the transfer window slams shut and Brentford’s Rico Henry is among the many gamers being focused.
United have drawn up a shortlist of potential choices after Luke Shaw suffered a muscle harm which appears to be like set to sideline him for a number of months. Fellow left-back Tyrell Malacia can be out injured, whereas Brandon Williams has joined Ipswich on mortgage.
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15:37Josh O’Brien
ICYMI: Ten Hag set for brand new deal
Erik ten Hag is about to be handed a brand new contract by Manchester United earlier than the top of the yr, regardless of the uncertainty surrounding the membership’s possession.
United have been in the marketplace since final November however the Glazer household are but to resolve whether or not or not to promote. Ten Hag, 53, has been steering the ship amid the hypothesis and after ending the Red Devils’ six-year trophy drought earlier this yr is due to be rewarded with a brand new deal.
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15:04Dan Marsh
Bayern mull over McTominay swoop
Bayern Munich are occupied with signing ScottMcTominay on mortgage, in accordance to Bild Sport.
The German giants are contemplating a swap deal, with Ryan Gravenberch doubtlessly heading the opposite manner.
14:16Dan Marsh
Gravenberch not sure on transfer
Ryan Gravenberch has conceded that he “doesn’t know” whether or not or not he’ll go away Bayern Munich earlier than Friday night time’s transfer deadline.
The Dutch midfielder, 21, has been linked with a transfer to the Premier League in latest months, with each Liverpool and Manchester United identified to be admirers of the previous Ajax star.
Gravenberch, who was given his senior debut by Erik ten Hag in Amsterdam, made simply three begins within the Bundesliga final season and is eager to play common soccer this season. Both Liverpool and United are monitoring Gravenberch’s state of affairs forward of the transfer deadline – however even the person himself is not sure whether or not or not he’ll be given the inexperienced mild to transfer on.
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13:24Fraser Watson
ICYMI: Martial provided to Real Madrid
Anthony Martial has been provided to Real Madrid, in accordance to MD.
Having misplaced Vinicius Junior to harm, it has been reported United have proposed a mortgage take care of an choice to purchase on the finish of the season.
Martial got here on in its place in Saturday’s win over Nottingham Forest however has fallen behind Rasmus Hojlund within the Old Trafford pecking order.
12:50Fraser Watson
Bayindir signing imminent
United are set to full the £4.3 million signing of Turkey worldwide goalkeeper Altay Bayindir later right now, the Daily Mail has reported.
The transfer will pave the way in which for Dean Henderson to be part of Crystal Palace for £15 million, with an extra £5 million promised in add-ons.
12:35Fraser Watson
Evans anticipated to signal one-year deal
Jonny Evans is anticipated to be handed a brand new one-year deal at United, in accordance to the Daily Mail.
The former membership defender solely initially got here on board in the summertime so as to prepare and preserve match.
12:27Fraser Watson
Mourinho eyes one other United reunion
Roma supervisor Jose Mourinho is shut to bringing Romelu Lukaku to the clib, in accordance to Italian media experiences.
Lukaku is at the moment coaching alone at Chelsea after each Juventus and Inter Milan cooled their interest.
11:56Fraser Watson
Napoli be part of race for Amrabat
Napoli will rival Manchester United to the signing of Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina, in accordance to Marca.
The Fiorentina star has been coaching alone amid uncertainty over his future.
11:38Fraser Watson
United coach takes Ireland position
11:31Fraser Watson
United enquire about Brentford defender
Man United have made an method to Brentford over a attainable transfer for defender Rico Henry, in accordance to The Daily Mail.
With Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia sidelined, Erik Ten Hag is taking a look at choices within the transfer market.
11:01Fraser Watson
Neville makes transfer demand
Gary Neville thinks Erik ten Hag wants extra signings this week to enhance their disjointed begin to the season.
Speaking to Sky Sports Premier League’s YouTube channel on ‘The Gary Neville Podcast’, he stated: “You always feel under Ten Hag, they’re not fluid at all at this stage of the season. They’re always scruffy the first few weeks.”
10:26Fraser Watson
Gravenberch coy on Bayern future
10:01Fraser Watson
Cup holders put together for draw
Before United play Arsenal subsequent weekend, they may know their opponents for the third spherical of the Carabao Cup.
Following the conclusion of the second spherical this Wednesday, August 30, the holders shall be within the hat.
09:19Fraser Watson
West Ham nonetheless chasing Maguire and McTominay
West Ham haven’t given up on signing Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay, in accordance to Football Transfers.
The Hammers made failed bids for each performs earlier this summer time, however now anticipate United to change their stance with the transfer deadline looming.