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The summer transfer window is now around the corner and Man United will be out to improve their squad as they prepare for a return to the Champions League.
The Red Devils have been rejuvenated under Erik ten Hag this season, finishing third, winning the Carabao Cup and still having the FA Cup final to play.
However, they will want to be challenging for the Premier League title next campaign and some huge additions are being targeted to compete with rivals Manchester City at the top of the table.
Top stories
- Manchester United step up Rasmus Hojlund interest as Erik ten Hag eyes two new strikers
- Chelsea star Mason Mount agrees personal terms with Manchester United
- Tottenham are confident of keeping Harry Kane at the club this summer despite United interest
- Everton interested in signing Wout Weghorst with Manchester United not planning to buy striker
- Harry Maguire set to be paid £10million to get him to leave the club this summer
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Victor Lindelof is set to be offered a new contract at Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag wants to keep Lindelof at Old Trafford after the centre-back ended the campaign in brilliant form.
The 28-year-old’s contract runs out next summer but he is set to have the one-year extension in his current deal triggered by the club, according to The Sun.
Lindelof started the last 12 games of the season, keeping Harry Maguire out of the line-up as he replaced the injured Lisandro Martinez.
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks with Manchester United about signing Dean Henderson permanently.
United see selling Henderson as a way to raise funds to help with their summer rebuild and manager Erik Ten Hag has sanctioned his departure.
The England international spent last season on loan at the City Ground and is due to return from injury in time for the new campaign.
Manchester United are ready to ramp up their interest in Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojland, talkSPORT understands.
Danish international Hojland is valued at £40m by Atalanta after being compared to Erling Haaland because of his eye for goal and aerial ability.
The 20-year-old scored nine Serie A goals in his first season after signing from the Italian club from Sturm Graz in the Austrian Bundesliga.
Ideally manager Erik Ten Hag wants to sign two new front-men this summer, with Harry Kane also linked to a move to Old Trafford.
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Man United are ready to ramp up their interest in Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund, talkSPORT understands.
Danish international Hojlund is valued at £40m by Atalanta after being compared to Erling Haaland because of his eye for goal and aerial ability.
The 20-year-old scored nine Serie A goals in his first season after signing from the Italian club from Sturm Graz in the Austrian Bundesliga.
Man United‘s pursuit of a striker continues to ramp up with the season barely over for them.
And ideally manager Erik ten Hag wants to sign two new front-men this summer.
Meanwhile, talkSPORT understands that Real Madrid are set to test Tottenham’s resolve for Harry Kane.
Man United now have competition from the Spanish giants for Kane who is linked with a move away from Spurs this summer.
Andy Townsend has urged Tottenham to allow Manchester United target Harry Kane to leave the club this summer.
The Red Devils have identified the England captain as their top target, but talkSPORT understands Real Madrid are set to make an offer as they look to replace Karim Benzema.
And Townsend has told talkSPORT Tottenham should grant Kane his move and try to rebuild.
He said: “I would let Harry Kane go.
“I would take the money and use it.
“Now is the time to let him go.”
Sky Sports Germany are reporting that Manchester United are monitoring Leon Goretzka’s situation at Bayern Munich.
The Bundesliga champions are determined to sign West Ham’s Declan Rice this summer, with Thomas Tuchel a big fan.
And that would open the door for Goretzka to leave and possibly move to the Premier League and United are monitoring the situation to see if they can bring the German international to Old Trafford.
After the conclusion of the 2022/23 season, Casemiro has penned an Instagram post to Manchester United fans.
The Brazilian midfielder is already a fans’ favourite at Old Trafford and helped the club win the Carabao Cup; however, he isn’t satisfied with that and wants more trophies next year.
He said: “Thank you all for this great season, and above all, for your love towards my family.
“I feel at home. I hear everyone say Manchester United is back, but this is only the beginning of our journey.
“The greatness of this club must force us to demand more of ourselves.
“Here, defeat is not acceptable, and the glory days must return.
“Come on, United!”
Manchester United’s efforts to sign Tottenham star Harry Kane could face a blow.
The Daily Mail report that Erik ten Hag’s side have been told that the 29-year-old is not for sale.
United believe they could reach a deal for Kane worth around £100million, but are also looking at other targets.
Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani and Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos are two alternative names for the club this summer.
David De Gea’s future as Manchester United’s number one is up in the air, with talks over a new deal rumbling on.
However, talkSPORT’s Andy Goldstein believes there are other areas of priority for United in this transfer window.
He thinks the Spaniard could be better at passing out from the back but the lack of a genuine goalscorer is more problematic than De Gea.
Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “I am held up as a massive David de Gea fan, which I am. I love David de Gea, I think he is a legend of the club.
“He has won the Golden Glove, he is a fantastic shot-stopper.
“However, I do agree he is not a distribution goalkeeper that can play out from the back.
“And if Ten Hag decides he wants to do something about that, he is going to have to spend £50/60m.
“Now for me, if I give you £250m again to spend this summer, are you going to get two strikers, a midfielder and maybe a centre-back and a younger goalkeeper to work alongside De Gea.
“Or do you sacrifice getting a striker in and getting a brand-new goalkeeper in.
“Because I think next season, we can get by with De Gea but we desperately need to be scoring more goals.”
Manchester United are set to expand their search for a new striker this summer, with a move for Harry Kane proving to be difficult.
talkSPORT understands Real Madrid are set to lodge an offer for the England captain as they look to replace Karim Benzema after the Frenchman’s departure from the Bernabeu was confirmed.
And the Daily Mail claim Erik ten Hag is prepared to cast the net far and wide in an effort to recruit a top striker.
Randal Kolo Muani and Goncalo Ramos have emerged as top contenders, while Brighton’s Evan Ferguson is also being monitored.
Meanwhile, United are unlikely to be able to pull off a move for Declan Rice this summer because it would stretch their finances too much.
talkSPORT’s Alex Crook has demanded that the Glazers finally sell Manchester United after the 2-1 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City at Wembley.
Avram Glazer sat next to Sir Alex Ferguson and watched on as United were narrowly beaten by their inner-city rivals as the Citizens moved one game away from completing the treble.
And Crook ripped into the current owners, with the takeover process no closer to being concluded, and with the transfer window looming.
Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “You look at the options off the bench, and this is why it’s the Glazers’ fault; Wout Weghorst hasn’t scored a single goal in the Premier League.
“At the other end of the spectrum, albeit it a very talented one, a teenager in Alejandro Garnacho, and that was it.
“The squad is not really deep enough to finish above Liverpool or Chelsea.
“He [Erik ten Hag] needs backing this summer.
“Avram Glazer smiling away in the box will sicken a lot of Manchester United fans because the reason United have fallen so far behind City is because of the chronic lack of investment.
“Ten Hag is the right manager, but he needs the right ownership, so Avram Glazer does the honourable thing and sell the football club.”
Kim Min-jae is one of Manchester United’s top transfer targets this summer and he has a release clause that activates on July 1 until July 15.
The clause is believed to be £43million, and reports in Italy, via The Sun, claim insiders within Napoli are resigned to losing Kim to Man United.
The Red Devils have already offered the South Korean centre-back a contract worth £7.8m a year and they are hoping to act quickly before Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain get involved.
Moves for Mason Mount and Harry Kane are also expected to ramp up in the coming weeks, with the Red Devils ready to lodge a £50m bid for Mount.
According to a report from The Times, Alexis Mac Allister rejected interest from Manchester United to join Liverpool.
talkSPORT understands that a deal between the Reds and Brighton is advancing, with personal terms also close to being agreed as Jurgen Klopp looks to revatilise his midfield.
However, it appears United were keen on the World Cup winner but found out very early on that Mac Allister only had eyes for Liverpool.
Mason Mount was also a Liverpool target, but they have been put off by Chelsea’s demands, leaving Man United in pole position to sign the England international.
Manchester United are open to offers for multiple first-team players this summer.
According to ESPN, Man United are set to welcome bids Fred, Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial, Scott McTominay, Dean Henderson, Anthony Elanga, Eric Bailly and Alex Telles.
talkSPORT understands that Fulham are interested in signing Fred in the transfer window after manager Marco Silva was seen chatting to the Brazilian.
Meanwhile, Maguire has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford after Erik ten Hag told his captain to make a decision on his future.
With Ten Hag looking to add some big names to his squad this summer, he first has to trim down his squad and these players likely to make an exit if appropriate offers are received.
talkSPORT’s Ally McCoist have revealed why he’d choose to join Arsenal instead of Manchester United, if he was Declan Rice.
Rice has been linked to both Premier League giants this summer as he looks set to leave West Ham.
talkSPORT understands Arsenal are be leading the race for the England international but Manchester United and Chelsea are also interested while Bayern Munich admire the midfielder.
Manchester United target Randal Kolo Muani has revealed he dreams of playing in the Premier League.
Kolo Muani has been linked to a move to Old Trafford this summer, with an over £100m price tag being slapped on the Frankfurt striker.
PSG are also interested, however, the France international has indicated that he wants to play in England.
Speaking to Canal Football Club, he said: “It’s not just because you come from the Parisian region and grow up there that you should automatically play for PSG.
“Honestly, who doesn’t dream of playing in the Premier League? It’s one of the best leagues that exists. You dream about it. These are childhood dreams.
“But I’m not searching for the perfect club or the best club in the world. I’m really looking for the club that will give me the chance to be able to express myself, to earn gametime and most importantly allow me to grow.”
Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has given his thoughts on the possible signings of Harry Kane and Mason Mount.
Speaking on talkSPORT Breakfast, Yorke said: “Harry Kane, there’s no introduction there, that’s the deal. If you want to get closer to City, with his goals and experience, what he brings – a guaranteed 25 goals a season.
“They will definitely get closer to City, that would be the smart move to ring him in, and that’s a deal that they really shouldn’t hesitate, they should make it happen.
“Mason Mount, I like him, I think the London thing he might need a change at that club [Chelsea], I think Manchester United can probably bring the best out of him.
“We have a lot of those type of players who are there, but I like the fact that he is English, he’s got a nice combination of how he plays and is intelligent.
“I think he could be an interesting buy for us going forward. If we got them, I think we will be one step closer to City.”
Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa has broken his silence on a possible move to Manchester United.
Man United are set to target a goalkeeper this summer with David De Gea’s future at Old Trafford up in the air.
De Gea’s contract runs out in July and even if he signs a new deal, manager Erik ten Hag refused to confirm whether the Spaniard will keep his No.1 position next season.
So rumours have now began to swirl around a possible replacement and Costa is a reported target.
The Red Devils have been linked to the Portgual international for some time but he has now hinted at loyalty to Porto as he addressed the transfer rumours.
He said: “That’s the internet. It is a happiness and an honour to play for my favourite club. What they say is what they say, there is nothing concrete, I have a contract until 2027 and I hope to continue, let’s see.”
Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their bid to sign Harry Kane.
talkSPORT understands that Man United will now have to compete with Real Madrid are ready to test Tottenham’s resolve to keep Kane.
The Spanish giants will be on the lookout for a striker after star man Karim Benzema announced that he will be leaving the club this summer.
And Carlo Ancelotti has made Kane his top target to replace Saudi Arabia-bound Benzema.
However, hopes are not completely over as the England captain’s preferred option is to stay in England and break Alan Shearer’s Premier League scoring record.
Marcus Rashford is close to signing a new contract at Manchester United.
After experiencing the best campaign of his career by netting 30 goals in all competitions, Rashford plans to stay at his boyhood club, according to The Sun.
The forward has previously stalled over a possible new contract but he is now moving closer to securing a huge new deal.
He is reported to be signing ‘the biggest deal of his career’ after waiting to make sure the Red Devils secured Champions League football before agreeing to extend his stay.
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Everton are interested in signing Manchester United loanee Wout Weghorst, talkSPORT understands.
Man United do not plan to buy Burnley striker Weghorst permanently after his loan spell at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Mason Mount has spoken for the first time since the Red Devils’ reportedly agreed personal terms with the midfielder.
Mount was questioned on the grid ahead of the race at F1’s Spanish Grand Prix yesterday, with Sky Sports’ Martin Brundle saying: “Mason, Chilwell said you are going to United!”
The 24-year-old laughed and replied: “I am just here to enjoy this race today! Amazing day, can’t wait to watch it now.”
And in other news, Harry Kane is now a target for Real Madrid after Karim Benzema confirmed that he will be leaving the Spanish side.
talkSPORT understands that Los Blancos are ready to test Tottenham’s resolve to keep their all-time top scorer, which is a blow for Man United who were also targeting the striker.
That’s all for today’s talkSPORT coverage of Manchester United news.
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Manchester United man Fred admits he still doesn’t know where his future lies with the midfielder entering the final year of his contract.
“Of course I always want to be playing, to be helping my team and gladly today I started and I think we played well,” said Fred.
“(About my future) I still don’t know, I have to talk with my family, I still have one year left on my contract here. Now it’s holidays time and a good opportunity to rest. I’ll talk to my staff, to the club and see what’s everyone’s decision.”
He added: “I do have to talk with Ten Hag as well, he’s the manager and the conversation has to involve everyone. We have to see how next season will pan out.
“I want to be important, I want to help the team, so we’ll see. But I’ve always been and still am very happy at Manchester United.”
talkSPORT sources understand Manchester United have no intention of signing Wout Weghorst permanently after his half-season loan at Old Trafford ended.
The Dutchman failed to score in the Premier League for the Red Devils, and by the end of his loan, he was reduced to appearances off the bench.
Everton are eyeing a move for Weghorst who has struggled in the Premier League for Burnley and United.
We said Manchester United’s transfer business was expected to ramp up now the season is over and the club are lining up a double move for Mason Mount and Harry Kane.
The Daily Telegraph report the Red Devils see the England pair as their top targets and will submit a £50million bid for Mount.
talkSPORT understands the player and United have agreed personal terms, so attention switches to agreeing a fee.
Meanwhile, Kane is the man Erik ten Hag wants to lead his attack next year, but they believe Tottenham will be unwilling to sell Kane this summer.
