05/06/2026
π¨π΄ MANCHESTER UNITED TRANSFER ROUND-UP
𧀠Andre Onana is in talks over a permanent move to Trabzonspor, while veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton has signed a new one-year contract at Old Trafford.
π― United remain interested in several midfield targets, including Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, AurΓ©lien TchouamΓ©ni and Alex Scott. West Ham are demanding Β£80m for Fernandes, while Liverpool have reportedly moved ahead of United in the race for Scott.
β½ Brentford striker Igor Thiago has emerged as a potential target should Joshua Zirkzee leave, while talks have reportedly been held with the representatives of free-agent striker DuΕ‘an VlahoviΔ.
π United are also monitoring Bournemouth youngster Eli Junior Kroupi, although the Cherries have no intention of selling him this summer. AC Milan star Rafael LeΓ£o has meanwhile admitted he would welcome a move to the Premier League.
π Elsewhere, Everton are leading the race for Hayden Hackney, Manchester City have seen a bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest, and Arsenal are reportedly ahead of United in the battle to sign Leicester wonderkid Jeremy Monga.
π On the outgoing front, Marcus Rashford remains keen on a permanent move to Barcelona, although the Spanish club are reluctant to meet United's asking price. Manuel Ugarte is attracting interest from Crystal Palace and Everton, with United expected to demand around Β£25m.
β United recruitment director Christoph Vivell is reportedly leading the club's pursuit of Real Madrid midfielder TchouamΓ©ni, while CEO Omar Berrada has hinted that last summer's successful transfer strategy will continue.
π° (Source: Manchester Evening News)
