Manchester United has eight days to put a good finish to an eventful but contentious summer transfer season.
The Red Devils have spent nearly £200 million on Andre Onana, Mason Mount, and Rasmus Hojlund, but based on their terrible start to the 2018 Premier League season, manager Erik ten Hag requires even more support. United eked out a 1-0 win over Wolves in their first encounter before succumbing to a 1-0 setback away to Tottenham on Saturday.
Fans are clamoring for fresh additions as the club competes with arch-rivals Liverpool for Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, but exits are just as vital. In preparation of Dean Henderson’s exit, the Red Devils have already lined up Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, who has had a physical, with a centre-back also on the menu if Harry Maguire leaves. Here’s a roundup of the latest Old Trafford transfer news.
Tobdio is ‘anticipated’ to join United
According to L’Equipe, Nice expects Manchester United to sign defender Jean-Clair Todibo before the transfer window expires. In the event that Harry Maguire leaves, the Red Devils have been linked with a bid for the former Barcelona centre-back, 23.
Maguire’s £30 million move to West Ham fell through last week, but it appears that all is not well at the Allianz Riviera. Todibo is said to be interested in a move to Old Trafford, while United’s second target, Benjamin Pavard, is expected to join Inter Milan.
The Amrabat deadline has been set
Fiorentina have given midfielder Sofyan Amrabat till Friday to decide whether or not to continue at the club. According to Corriere dello Sport, Fiorentina officials want the Moroccan midfielder’s future determined quickly, as they have yet to receive an offer from Manchester United or Liverpool, who are also looking for reinforcements.
Labaro Viola cited CEO Joe Barone as saying last weekend, “We are always ready for other entries and exits.” If there is someone who is dissatisfied, we can make him happy between now and the end of the transfer window.”
Pellistri is in talks for a loan to the Premier League
Facundo Pellistri, a Manchester United winger, is scheduled to join recently promoted Premier League side Sheffield United on loan. According to the MEN, the Blades are in talks to sign him for the season after losing their first two league games.
Erik ten Hag likes Pellistri, 21, and the Red Devils want to extend his contract. However, the Uruguay international is expected to spend the season away from Old Trafford, and Bramall Lane may be his home until next May.
