Former Manchester United assistant Rene Meulensteen admits he’s worried by the lack of transfers so far at Old Trafford.
05.06.2022 - 15:37 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The Premier League transfer window will open this Thursday and it's shaping up to be a busy summer at Manchester United.
Recruitment is already well under way at Old Trafford and clubs have been working on and concluding deals already ahead of the window officially opening, but it's a date when the business will begin to hot up. United might not need as many as 10 new players, as Ralf Rangnick claimed in April, but five new arrivals wouldn't be a surprise as Erik ten Hag looks to strengthen his squad.
In a summer of transition, it's no surprise to see agents using United's name in the media — either as bait for other clubs or to try and earn their clients a better deal. But there are some players we already know that are being targeted.
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United have made midfield and attack their priority this summer, but at least one new defender is also on the radar, so what are the chances of players arriving? We've assessed the key targets at the moment.
Frenkie de Jong
This is the most talked-about transfer so far this summer, even if it threatens to be the one that drags out the longest as well.
Ten Hag wants a reunion with his former Ajax midfielder and Barcelona's dire financial problems mean they are open to a sale. Everyone in football knows they need the cash, however, and that makes United's bargaining hand a relatively strong open when it comes to negotiations with the La Liga club.
The biggest issue might be convincing De Jong to swap the Champions League for the Europa League and the prospect of a rebuild at Old Trafford, even if Ten Hag being in charge is an attraction.
If De Jong is essentially forced out of the Nou Camp and United are
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Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Thursday, June 9:
Marcus Rashford has turned down the opportunity to sign for Tottenham this summer and wants to stay and fight for his place at Manchester United, according to reports. Rashford struggled to conjure up his best form last season after undergoing shoulder surgery in the summer.
Darwin Nunez is on Liverpool’s transfer shortlist amid reports linking the Benfica striker with a move to Manchester United.
Steven Bergwijn has admitted he wants to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer – and has left the door open for a potential move to Manchester United.
Portugal boss Fernando Santos has backed Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to stay at Manchester United next season.
Benfica have reportedly rejected Manchester United's swap deal proposal for striker Darwin Nunez.