Man Utd Transfer News: Spurs STAR targeted, Takeover UPDATE, Maguire and Amrabat LATEST

29 Aug 2023 04:30 BST
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Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24 — © ProShots

Manchester United are weighing up whether or not to make a move for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, according to a report.

That is at least according to The Telegraph, which reports that Tottenham are willing to offload Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg before the deadline passes. Spurs had already accepted a £30 million bid from Atletico Madrid earlier in the window, but personal terms could not be agreed.

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United, the report goes on to say, could be tempted by his availability, but no firm decision has as yet been made.

It will be interesting to learn of Spurs' asking price because if they were to demand the same kind of money they were offered by Atleti previously, it is highly unlikely that Man Utd would be able to complete a deal given that it would make the Dane more expensive than Amrabat.

Romano gives Man Utd takeover update

Fabrizio Romano has given an update on the Manchester United takeover situation.

Speaking to the United Stand, Romano said: "Sources close to Sheikh Jassim, at the moment, have no intention to comment anything, and I think that is the best news for Manchester United fans because...the only possibility to see things happening is to keep it quiet and to let them work behind the scenes."

"So, I think this is what they are trying to do on Sheikh Jassim's side, they don't want to comment, they don't want to touch on anything on this story about October, September, November. They want to stay quiet."

"They felt it was close a couple of months ago, then the situation was very slow and so they were very disappointed with the whole process. Now, they're trying to keep it quiet and I think they are still working on it because they're not denying [the rumours], they're just keeping it quiet. But at the moment, it's just time to wait and see after the transfer window what could happen."

West Ham told Maguire will STAY at Man Utd

Manchester United have told West Ham that they will not let Harry Maguire join them this summer after the two clubs reopened talks over a transfer.

Maguire could not agree terms to join West Ham earlier this month despite United accepting an offer of £30 million, with the 30-year-old holding out for a payoff of more than £12m, having been offered £6m by the club.

West Ham have already signed an alternative to Maguire but were hoping for a loan move, however United have told David Moyes’ side that they need the England international for cover this season.

Ten Hag gets green light for left-backs

United have stepped up their chase for a new left-back after making a formal bid for Barcelona’s Marcos Alonso and being given the go-ahead to pursue other options.

Ten Hag has focused his attention on the left-side of defence after seeing Luke Shaw pick up an injury that could rule him out for at least six weeks, while backup option Tyrell Malacia is also sidelined for a notable period.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano told The United Stand that approaches for Marc Cucurella of Chelsea and Tottenham’s Sergio Reguilon have been approved by the club.

Alonso, meanwhile, is reported by Spanish outlet SPORT to have been the subject of a loan bid by United, although the player has previously been cited as having ‘no intention’ of leaving Barca this summer.

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Premier League star also on United shortlist

Manchester United have also asked about the availability of Brentford defender Rico Henry, who would provide an upgrade to Luke Shaw in Erik ten Hag’s side.

Shaw faces a lengthy period on the sidelines after sustaining an injury while a knee problem is set to keep Tyrell Malacia out for a prolonged time too.

Having previously prioritised a defensive midfielder and then a centre-back, this new weakness in the Man Utd squad has prompted the Red Devils to reassess their plans coming into the final week of the transfer window.

And Brentford left-back Henry is a player they have asked after, according to the Daily Mail.

Ex-United midfielder confirms new arrival at Old Trafford

Fred completed a move to Fenerbahce earlier this summer and the Brazilian has now confirmed one of his teammates from his new club will make the move to United imminently.

Altay Bayindir is set to complete a move from the Turkish giants to United, having spent the past few days in Manchester conducting a medical ahead of a £4m move to replace Dean Henderson, who has agreed to join Crystal Palace for an initial fee of £15m.

Speaking about the deal, Fred said: “I wished Altay good luck when he left. He is going to join a great team. Altay will be very happy at Manchester United”

Bayern Munich eye United midfielder swap

United are still hopeful of bringing in a midfielder before the end of the month and Ryan Gravenberch is still one of Ten Hag's top choices, with the Bayern Munich man having admitted he 'doesn't know' where his future lies.

However, Bayern are reportedly willing to let Gravenberch move to Old Trafford if they can secure a replacement, and they are hopeful of conducting a swap loan move with United for Scott McTominay, according to Bild.

United have not been willing to sell McTominay this summer but Ten Hag prefers a player in Gravenberch's mould and could sanction a loan swap, which could also allow him to move for Sofyan Amrabat.

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Martial 'offered to Real Madrid'

Manchester United have offered Anthony Martial to Real Madrid following Vinicius Junior's injury, according to Spanish media.

That is at least according to Defensa Central (via Fichajes), which claims that United tried to capitalise on the injury by offering Anthony Martial as a replacement to Real Madrid on an initial loan deal with an 'enticing' purchase option.

The fact that it doesn't include an obligation to buy makes the deal more attractive, according to Spanish media, while the Red Devils are still desperately trying to offload their deadwood in hopes of raising enough funds before the end of the window to allow them to sign some of Erik ten Hag's priority targets.