Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Ten Hag ‘wants Antony’, United make first Mbeumo bid, Italians ‘chase Hojlund’
MANCHESTER UNITED are set to undergo huge change during the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils have made an opening offer for Brentford forward Bryan Mbuemo.
Elsewhere, Erik ten Hag is reportedly keen on bringing Antony to Bayer Leverkusen should Florian Wirtz leave.
In other news, Inter Milan are eyeing up a loan move for Red Devils striker Rasmus Hojlund, according to reports.
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Klopp consideration
Manchester United have been urged to consider appointing Jurgen Klopp as manager if Ruben Amorim leaves the club.
Former Arsenal star Martin Keown believes that Klopp would be able to perform an "incredible job" at Old Trafford.
He said: "Just look at the number of games they’ve lost.
"It’s going to be a very interesting start to next season for them but they could do a lot worse than go and get Jurgen Klopp to manage their football club.
"I’m not trying to sensationalise.
"I believe he could do an incredible job there and I believe they need somebody with more experience than the current manager."
Credit: Reuters Mbeumo demands
Bryan Mbeumo is reportedly demanding a stunning wage increase to join Manchester United.
The Times has claimed that the Brentford star is keen to see his £50,000-a-week wage jump up.
It is reported that Mbeumo is demanding a weekly pay packet of £250,000.
Napoli circle
Napoli are reportedly interested in signing Lisandro Martinez from Manchester United.
The defender has struggled with injuries since arriving at Old Trafford.
He could now be set for a fresh start in Naples with his recovery being monitored by Napoli.
Should Martinez make the move he would link-up with former team-mate Scott McTominay.
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Gyokeres response
Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres was asked if he was joining Arsenal by Norway team-mate Leo Ostigard.
The in-demand striker kept his cards close to his chest as he did not let anything slip.
Ostigard asked: "Where are you going in the summer transfer window?
"Can you give us a hint? Is it Arsenal? What are the alternatives?"
To which the striker said: "We will see. Nobody knows anything yet.
"I wish I had a more fun answer, but that's all I can say for now."
Ostigard clearly has his preference for Gyokeres as he ended the call.
He added: "Viktor, great talking to you. See you soon, and text me when everything is signed and sorted down in Arsenal."
Osimhen blow
Manchester United could suffer a big blow in the transfer market as a result of Bruno Fernandes' rejection of Al-Hilal.
The Saudi club could now make a swoop for Red Devils target Victor Osimhen.
The Athletic have claimed that Al-Hilal are set to "push ahead" with a deal for Osimhen.
The club will have more wages available to offer the forward as they do not have to budget for Fernandes.
Credit: Getty Sancho to go
Jadon Sancho will leave Manchester United this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The winger will return to Old Trafford after Chelsea turned down the chance to make his loan move permanent.
It is claimed that Sancho's camp will assess all his options in the next few weeks.
He has been linked with the likes of Borussia Dortmund and West Ham.
Man Utd pre-season fixtures
Here's Manchester United's pre-season schedule:
19 July v Leeds United (Stockholm)
26 July v West Ham (New Jersey; Premier League Summer Series)
30 July v Bournemouth (Chicago; Premier League Summer Series)
3 August v Everton (Atlanta; Premier League Summer Series)
9 August v Fiorentina (H)Christian Eriksen transfer decision
Christian Eriksen has turned his back on extending his Premier League stay after leaving Manchester United, insisting: "I've done my time in England".
Eriksen is a free agent with his United contract expiring, and there is top-flight interest in the midfielder.
I would rather get away from the Premier League.
I feel like I've taken my turn in the Premier League, so I'm looking outside the English borders.
It has been a great place for me and my family, and we have been there for many years.
Christian Eriksen
Sancho on Chelsea rejection
Jason Sancho broke his silence after Chelsea paid £5million to send him back to Manchester United.
Grateful for the experience.
Big love to everyone at Chelsea who made me feel at home — teammates, staff and the fans.
Wishing the club all the best moving forward. Truly grateful, Thank you Blues
Jadon Sancho
Luis Enrique rejections
A number of British clubs had the opportunity to sign Luis Enrique before taking over at Paris Saint-Germain, where he won every title including the Champions League.
Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham all shortlisted Enrique after he left his role with Spain in 2023 but all three decided against hiring him.
Tottenham were the most serious contenders, prior to opting for Ange Postecoglou but it is believed chairman Daniel Levy backed off over a concern that the Spaniard’s spiky temperament made him too similar to former boss Antonio Conte.
Three other clubs in the EFL also moved for the 55-year-old and offered him a managerial role – Swansea, Leeds and Aston Villa all wanted him, per the BBC’s .
And even Arsenal were given a tip-off about the ex-Barcelona boss – by ex-manager Unai Emery.
But the Gunners decided to go another way, with fellow Spaniard Mikel Arteta still in charge.
Scholes on Hojlund
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has advised his former club to back Rasmus Hojlund.
I'd keep Højlund. I know he's not been great, but he's a 22-year-old kid who has been asked to play centre-forward for Manchester United on his own for the last two years.
He's had to play every week. He's the only one there, and he's a 22-year-old kid.
With the way they play, Man United should have at least three top centre-forwards, and I'd bring him into that group.
Paul ScholesFernandes on Saudi snub
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has broken his silence on his decision to snub a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.
There was that possibility, the president of Al-Hilal called me a month ago to ask
There was a waiting period on my part to think about what the future would hold. I would be open to it, if Manchester United felt it was my time.
I spoke with Mr Ruben Amorim, who really tried to talk me out of it. I spoke with the club, which wasn’t willing to sell, only if I truly wanted to leave.
We never talked about money; that was all handled by my agent, not me.
I spoke with my family to understand if that was what I wanted for my future. It was actually my wife who asked me — I never said yes or no. She put my professional priorities ahead of everything else.
It would have been an easy move. I had Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo there, two people I have a great friendship with.
But I want to stay at the highest level, play in big competitions, because I still feel capable. I want to keep being happy, I’m still very passionate about this sport, and I’m happy with my decision.
Bruno Fernandes
Man Utd eye Mitrovic
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Al-Hilal star Aleksandar Mitrovic.
According to talkSPORT, United have joined the bidding war for Mitrovic.
Everton, and West Ham are also considering a move for the striker.
Al-Hilal are prepared to offload the 30-year-old during the summer transfer window.
Bryan Mbeumo details
Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo's price has been reveal amid reports that he favours a move to Manchester United over Arsenal.
Mbeumo is hot property this summer with the Bees expected to cash in on the forward.
According to Sky Sports, the winger will cost up to £60million.
That would take the Red Devils' spending over £120million following the signing of Matheus Cunha.
Bruno Fernandes reminder
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected a move to Al-Hilal.
Fernandes had been tipped for a move to Saudi Arabia with a "crazy contract" on offer.
However, transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the playmaker wants to remain in Europe.
The Portugal international is seen as a focal point for United manager Ruben Amorim's imminent squad overhaul.
Three clubs 'lead Sancho race'
Today, it was revealed that Chelsea opted to pay the £5m penalty fee for failing to fulfil their £25m option to buy Sancho.
The winger is reportedly unwilling to take a pay cut from the wages he receives at the Red Devils, which has turned a lot of European clubs off.
According to the , Saudi Arabian sides Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad and Al Nassr are all interested in a move for the forward.
Credit: GETTY Scholes says Man Utd must KEEP Hojlund
Paul Scholes has fired a rocket at Manchester United, insisting they must BACK under-fire striker Rasmus Hojlund.
Speaking on The , he said: "I'd keep Højlund.
"I know he's not been great, but he's a 22-year-old kid who has been asked to play centre-forward for Manchester United on his own for the last two years.
"He's had to play every week. He's the only one there, and he's a 22-year-old kid.
"With the way they play, Man United should have at least three top centre-forwards, and I'd bring him into that group.
"Get [Victor] Osimhen and [Viktor] Gyokeres. Hojlund has struggled - like mad of late especially but he's not had the chance to sit down and watch.
"If a striker is lacking confidence the manager should sit him down and say, 'Have a look, get a bit of hunger back, a bit of feeling back for the game'.
"We all know he has centre-forward qualities — we've seen it. Not enough, I know that. But if he had experience around him.
"Say he had Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke around him, it would bring him on so much. He's been absolutely flogged to death.
"People forget how young he is. A lot of it is confidence."
Man Utd 'tax'
According to reports, Brentford may demand a higher fee for Bryan Mbeumo after claims that he wants to join the Red Devils.
The Bees may play hardball in negotiations after the winger's desires were made clear.
Some reports state that Brenford will require a fee in excess of £60million for the club's top goalscorer last season.
Credit: Getty Mitrović considered for Prem return
Al-Hilal's intentions in the summer window have been clear so far.
The Saudi giants finished up as runner-ups to Al-Ittihad in this season's Pro League, and are geared on not repeating an underwhelming domestic campaign.
Everton, Manchester United and West Ham are all considering a move for Aleksandar Mitrović, with Al-Hilal prepared to offload the 30-year-old, talkSPORT reports.
Mitrović scored 19 in 23 in the season just gone, but the the former Fulham target man could makeway in the club's major shake-up.
Al Hilal switch attention to Éderson after Fernandes rejection
As for incomings...
Fabrizio Romano understanda Al Hilal have made contact with Éderson’s camp after Bruno Fernandes decision to reject their bid.
Atalanta midfielder, high on Al Hilal list especially if Simone Inzaghi decides to join the project as manager.
Official proposal could follow soon, not sent yet.
Éderson has been heavily linked to United in the last few windows.
Højlund eyed by Inter
One of the players who may join Sancho on the chopping blog is Rasmus Højlund.
Højlund is a concrete target for Inter Milan, Sky's Florian Plettenberg reports.
Manchester United are open to offers, with talks having already taken place.
Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport follows up: The Champions League finalist are interested in the Danish striker but can only afford a loan deal.
Sancho set to return - but not stay
Continuing on Sancho...
Fabrizio Romano states that Jadon Sancho is not expected to stay at Manchester United this summer.
He’s included on the list of players available for sale to generate funds and reinvest on different signings.
Sancho’s camp will assess options in the upcoming days/weeks.
Morning reading
Includes more on Sancho and the United players Neville believe should leave
Sancho set to LEAVE Chelsea
Jadon Sancho is set to leave Chelsea when contract ends June 30 after agreement could not be reached over personal terms for loan to turn permanent, The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports.
He adds that Chelsea will pay £5 million penalty to Man United, whilst the 25 year-old winger will explore options in England/Europe for next move.
Sancho‘s season-long to the Blues had a £25 millon oblogation but clause attached to it, but it was recently revalead that the deal included the afromteioned penatly, if the Blues didnt3 trigger the buy option.
Sancho notched 5 goals and 10 assists across his time in West London.
Mateta race
Manchester United will face competition from AC Milan for Jean-Philippe Mateta.
The Crystal Palace striker has been tipped with a move to Old Trafford but could go elsewhere.
TeamTALK have claimed that AC Milan are keen on the striker along with Juventus.
