Arsenal could offer Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford an avenue away from Old Trafford in the summer, according to reports.
10.03.2022 - 01:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United have been dealt a boost in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji, according to reports.
United's heavy defeat to Manchester City on Sunday was the latest in a long list of poor defensive displays this season. Raphael Varane missed the disappointing collapse as Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof lined up as Ralf Rangnick's central defensive duo, with both defenders at fault for at least two of City's four goals.
Akanji has been linked with a move to the Premier League ever since his emergence at Signal Iduna Park. With the transfer window just months away, United have been touted as one of the clubs who could make a move for him this summer.
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According to the German news outlet Ruhr Nachrichten, the Switzerland international will be not signing an improved deal with Marco Rose's side this summer. This means he will move into the final 12 months of his contract with the Bundesliga outfit at the end of the season and so Dortmund run the risk of losing him on a free transfer in 2023.
It has been reported that the contract stand-off between Akanji and Dortmund has been caused by a disagreement over his wages. The 26-year-old has made 18 appearances in the Bundesliga this season but is currently out of action with a calf injury.
Meanwhile, Axel Tuanzebe's chances of remaining in Serie A appear to have taken a blow. According to Corriere dello Sport (via Sport Witness), Napoli are planning a raid of Southampton, with Jan Bednarek and Mohammed Salisu on their wish list.
Tuanzebe cut his second loan spell with Aston Villa short amid lack of game time. As a result, in January he moved to Napoli where he
Arsenal could offer Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford an avenue away from Old Trafford in the summer, according to reports.
Manchester United have been handed an apparent boost in their attempts to sign Manuel Akanji from Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund this summer. According to reports, the Swiss defender has rejected a new contract offer and he will leave for around £20million during the upcoming window.
Manchester United are 'prepared' to sell club captain Harry Maguire this summer, a report by Fichajes claims. The overseas news outlet claims that the England defender is one of five players that the club is willing to offload this summer.
Manchester United need the summer and they need it quickly. With no trophies left to win the last couple of months of the season have the potential to play out like a dreary procession.
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