Ex-Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is being linked with a shock move to Real Madrid following a serious knee injury to Thibaut Courtois.
24.07.2023 - 11:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United are going about their business in the transfer market far more efficiently than they did 12 months ago, with two key targets already through the door three weeks before their opening game of the Premier League season.
United's pool of midfielders from last season was ageing and Mason Mount, 24, adds youth and quality to an area of the pitch where they were sometimes overrun in the big games.
Andre Onana is an equally important addition and has big boots to fill following the departure of stalwart David de Gea. Onana's performances for Ajax and Inter Milan have caught the eye over the years and he will help United to implement the expansive style of play that Erik ten Hag wants to see from his team.
Attention now turns to United's remaining priority in the transfer market: a new striker. United have made Rasmus Hojlund, the 20-year-old Atalanta prospect, their principal target after being discouraged from bidding for Harry Kane, who was originally Ten Hag's preferred option.
However, that could all change in the coming weeks, with Daniel Levy under pressure from Tottenham's owner, Joe Lewis, to sell Kane so that he doesn't leave for free when his contract expires next summer.
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Ex-Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is being linked with a shock move to Real Madrid following a serious knee injury to Thibaut Courtois.
Real Madrid are in advanced talks to sign former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea this summer.
Gary Neville has urged Manchester United to sign a senior No.9 and believes the arrival of Harry Kane would instantly see the club become title challengers.
Harry Redknapp believes Rasmus Hojlund 'could be the answer' for Manchester United this season - and has backed the Reds to win a first Premier League title in 11 years.
Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United have signed a potential world-class striker in Rasmus Hojlund
Gary Lineker is 'not convinced' that Rasmus Hojlund will make an instant difference at Manchester United but has backed the club's other two arrivals, Andre Onana and Mason Mount.
Manchester United have made an attempt to Turkish side Fenerbache for goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, according to reports.
Erik ten Hag looks set to land his third major signing of the summer this week after Manchester United agreed a fee for Rasmus Hojlund on Saturday.
Manchester United have agreed a £72million fee with Atalanta for striker Rasmus Hojlund.
Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund has been left out of their starting line-up to face Bournemouth in a pre-season friendly on Saturday afternoon as talks continue over a move to Manchester United.
Louis Saha has urged Manchester United not to give up on Harry Kane this summer as the Tottenham striker would 'guarantee' 30 goals and a major trophy every season.
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Manchester United legend Bryan Robson believes adding more goals to the squad could see his former side challenge for the Premier League title.
Marcus Rashford has been a mainstay at Manchester United for the last seven years and is set to remain so for the next five at least.
Throughout his reign as Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has been keen to stress that he only wants players who have the right mentality.
Manchester United are in advanced talks with Atalanta over the signing of Rasmus Hojlund, according to reports.
Andre Onana has claimed Manchester United are an 'irresistible' club ahead of his imminent transfer and can't wait to work with Erik ten Hag again.
Andre Onana will soon become a Manchester United player officially - and appears to be a fan of the club's transfer policies this summer.
Bayern Munich board member and former club president Uli Hoeness appears to have suggested that Harry Kane has signalled he wishes to join Bayern Munich.
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, July 16.