Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, 7 July.
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Dwight Yorke believes Kylian Mbappe would be a 'no brainer' signing for Manchester United but raised concerns regarding the impact of the takeover on transfer activity.
Erik ten Hag has long made a world-class striker his priority for the summer as he builds a squad fit for a title challenge. United scored a mere 58 goals in the Premier League, with an over-reliance on Marcus Rashford proving problematic when the 25-year-old's form dropped.
Harry Kane has been earmarked as the prime target, while several alternatives have also been eyed under the assumption that Tottenham will not do business. However Kylian Mbappe's potential exit from Paris Saint-Germain has sparked speculation that he could arrive at Old Trafford, especially if a Qatar-led takeover is completed.
“I don’t think Erik ten Hag has much time to try and make up that gap between Manchester United and Manchester City," Yorke told Match.Center. "Even though Manchester United have had a decent season, I felt they were still someway short, and until they fill that number 9 spot, that becomes a bit of an issue.
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“I think the uncertainty with the takeover is always going to put in an element of doubt, but if I were to choose, then Kylian Mbappe would be my first choice without question. He’s young, obviously he’s unproven in the Premier League but he’s got class and quality and will be there for the next seven years.
"In that period, I’m sure he would bring success to United. For me, Mbappe would be a no brainer, but until the question of where the club is going and who will take over from the Glazers is solved, there will be big question marks, because that’s the only way the club
Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, 7 July.
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