Man Utd transfer news LIVE: United ‘HIJACK West Ham Mazraoui deal’, Jarrad Branthwaite BOOST, Xavi Simons ‘interest’
MANCHESTER UNITED have hijacked West Ham's move for Bayern Munich right-back Noussair Mazraoui, according to reports.
It was reported that the defender was closing in on a move to the Hammers, but now the deal has collapsed, and United are said to be in 'advanced talks'.
In other news, the Red Devils have reportedly received a boost in their pursuit of Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
The 22-year-old is intending not to sign a new deal at Goodison Park unless they can match the £160,000-a-week being offered by the Red Devils, according to reports.
Elsewhere, the Red Devils are interested in a move for PSG star Xavi Simons, according to reports.
Follow all the latest news, moves and completed deals below
Red Devils face Simons blow
RB Leipzig are tipped to beat Manchester United and Bayern Munich to PSG's Xavi Simons.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reckons the Germans are confident of luring the Netherlands winger.
Credit: Getty Simons, 21, notched a goal and two assists at Euro 2024.
Before that he impressed on loan for Leipzig last season.
Simons has reportedly made it clear to PSG he sees his future elsewhere - at least for next season.
Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff is said to have held talks with the French champions.
But it's believed PSG are only interested in a loan exit.
Toney 'prefers Spurs over Arsenal'
Ivan Toney would prefer joining Tottenham to Arsenal or Chelsea.
So say talkSPORT over the Brentford striker, who was previously linked to Manchester United.
Toney, 28, played a bit-part role in England's Euro 2024 run to the final.
The Bees insist he won't come cheap but it's reckoned his valuation has come down from more than £70million to £55m.
Credit: Getty Ten Hag leaves 10 players out
Erik ten Hag has left 10 Manchester United stars out of his 29-man squad for their pre-season tour to the US.
United will fly to Los Angeles to begin their pre-season trip that includes games against Arsenal, Real Betis and Liverpool.
New recruit Leny Yoro is among the 29-man group, following his arrival from Lille last week. Christian Eriksen, Tom Heaton, Rasmus Hojlund and Scott McTominay will also feature after returning to training earlier this month.
Credit: Getty Plus the likes of Andre Onana, Jonny Evans, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Mason Mount, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho have also joined Ten Hag's travelling squad.
But recent signing Joshua Zirkzee is not a part of the team as he continues to take his summer break following Euro 2024.
The same goes for Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Facundo Pellistri and Luke Shaw who are also on leave following their international appearances.
Tyrell Malacia is absent from the squad as he continues his rehabilitation from injury under the guidance of medical staff at Carrington. Lisandro Martinez and Garnacho, who won the Copa America with Argentina in the US, are enjoying time with their families.
Red Devils change tour squad plans
Manchester United have tweaked their pre-season tour squad after Kobbie Mainoo suffered an ankle injury in America last year.
United return to the US to face Arsenal, Liverpool and Real Betis - but have reduced the amount of travelling to give players more rest.
The Red Devils suffered a string of major injuries last term.
This time United are spending two fewer nights away and will play six pre-season games, compared to eight last summer.
This includes the Community Shield against Manchester City on August 10, as well as travelling 1,622 fewer air miles.
United will do all their training at the University of California campus in Los Angeles, where they are due to play Arsenal at the SoFi Stadium on Saturday.
New Rasmus number adds up to Zirkzee hint
Rasmus Hojlund has been given the Manchester United No9 shirt.
The change could hint at new boy Joshua Zirkzee taking his fellow striker's No11 top.
United unveiled Hojlund as No9 alongside the words: "Ready to lead the line."
The Red Devils also shared a snap of a smiling Hojlund holding up his new shirt with the caption: "Let's cook."
Hojlund inherits the famous shirt from Anthony Martial, who left Old Trafford following the expiry of his contract.
From SunSport's Neil Custis
Man United axed a number of staff from their tour party to the USA.
New part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is making 250 people redundant at the club in a cost-cutting exercise.
Those at risk who were due to fly out to Los Angeles yesterday were told last week to stay at home.
A total of 125 United staff, including the football department, are going on tour — down on last year.
And it is considerably less than the 200 they once took when Louis van Gaal was boss between 2014-16.
Maguire tipped for Chelsea
Man Utd legend Dwight Yorke reckons Harry Maguire should look to join rivals Chelsea this summer.
He told : “Harry Maguire could sit out the last year of his contract and know he’s going to play at some point due to injuries, but United really need to be ruthless and get rid of him.
"Maguire has shown that he is very capable of playing at the highest level still and elite clubs like Chelsea, who are trying to rebuild, might take a chance on Maguire.
“With Thiago Silva leaving Chelsea, there's a gap there for an experienced player like Maguire to move into.”
Fulham readying McTominay offer
Manchester United are expecting Fulham to make another offer for Scott McTominay according to Sky Sports.
Galatasaray are also said to be admirers of McTominay.
But United are intent on keeping the midfielder.
United in for Fofana
Manchester United have joined the race for Youssouf Fofana according to Gianluca Di Marzio.
Monaco want £30million for the midfielder.
Simons edging closer to Leipzig
Xavi Simons wants to re-join RB Leipzig, according to Bild.
The Dutchman is still in Leipzig's WhatsApp groups and has close friendships with Loïs Openda, Benjamin Šeško, Benjamin Henrichs and Amadou Haidara.
He is waiting for Leipzig to match Leipzig's asking price.
Manchester United are also rumoured to have an interest in Simons.
Credit: Getty Several stars not going on tour
Several players involved in international tournaments will not be involved in the club's US tour this summer.
Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, Joshua Zirkzee, Lisandro Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho and Facundo Pellistri will all be absent from the US.
Zirkzee will therefore have to wait until the Community Shield for a chance to make his Man Utd debut.
Desire Doue bidding war
PSG intend to outbid Bayern Munich in their pursuit of Desire Doue according to Santi Aouna.
They will bid £50million for the Rennes winger this week.
Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea are all credited with having an interest in the winger.
Credit: AFP United set Sancho asking price
Manchester United have set an asking price for Jadon Sancho, according to The Mirror.
He'll be available for £40million this summer.
Juventus, PSG and Borussia Dortmund are interested in the winger.
But they have so far been put off by United's asking price and Sancho's wage demands.
Credit: Rex Ratcliffe's cost-cutting
200-250 jobs are expected to be cut by Sir Jim Ratcliffe according to The Telegraph.
The United investor wants to streamline United's operations department and is planning massive layoffs.
Credit: Alamy Mazrouai could get the best out of Antony
Erik ten Hag believes signing Noussair Mazraoui would get the best out of struggling winger Antony according to The Times.
Mazraoui would cost the club £20million.
It is thought that the club would need to sell Aaron Wan-Bissaka before signing the Bayern Munich man.
Fabrizio Romano United update
Fabrizio Romano has given an update on Manchester United in his podcast.
Romano said: "United had some conversations with Monaco to understand the availability of players like Youssouf Fofana and Vanderson, but internally, the main names United are discussing for the midfield are Manuel Ugarte and Sofyan Amrabat.
De Ligt deal off - reports
Manchester United will not move for Matthijs De Ligt according to the BBC.
Personal terms between United and De Ligt were not thought to be an issue.
But talks between United and Bayern Munich failed to reach a positive conclusion.
Credit: Getty United looking at Mazraoui
Manchester United could sign Noussair Mazraoui according to reports.
Bayern Munich want £20million for the right-back.
Erik ten Hag previously worked with Mazraoui at Ajax.
United would need to sell Aaron Wan-Bissaka before making a move.
Credit: Getty Interest in Sancho is there
Sky Sports report that Juventus, Borussia Dortmund and PSG are interested in Jadon Sancho.
But both his wages and fee being asked by Man Utd is putting interested clubs off.
Sancho spent the second half of last season on loan at Dortmund.
Credit: Rex Neville admits it was hard to criticise Solskjaer
Gary Neville has admitted his friendship with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made it difficult to criticise the manager.
The former Man Utd man told Stick to Football: “Ole [Gunnar Solskjær] was tough, for me and Roy Keane, when he was manager of [Manchester] United.
"People at the end abused him, but me probably more than Roy, the idea of going against Ole, that’s never going to happen. I can say, ‘He’s under pressure, the team aren’t playing well’ – we said all those things – but the idea of going a step further which says, ‘He should lose his job’, ‘He should be sacked’ – never.
"That’s what people want but I would never go into that. I’ve never once [did that]."
Credit: PA Zirkzee to make pre-season squad
Joshua Zirkzee is expected to be included in Manchester United's pre-season tour of the US.
That's despite Holland making it to the semi-finals of the Euros.
He's determined to make an impression on Erik ten Hag.
Loan exit for duo
Man Utd are set to loan out two young stars this summer;
Joe Hugill looks set for an opportunity elsewhere after impressing for United’s youth side.
And his fine goal in the friendly win over Rangers has attracted interest from several Championship teams.
Meanwhile, goalie Radek Vitek will also be loaned out to gain valuable experience.
United line up Simons
Man Utd could make a huge bid for Xavi Simons.
The Dutch midfielder wants to leave PSG this summer.
And Sport claims United are considering an £85million bid.
But PSG fancy Bruno Fernandes and could demand the Portuguese ace in return.
Rashford back in training
Marcus Rashford has returned to Man United training.
The striker did not feature in the 2-0 friendly win against Rangers.
But he is now back in full team training.
And Rashford will fly to America with teammates for their upcoming tour.
United De Ligt bid snubbed
Man Utd have seen an offer for Matthijs de Ligt rejected by Bayern Munich.
The Red Devils made a bid of nearly £30million, according to Bild.
But Bayern want £50m for the Dutch defender.
And they did not entertain United’s offer.
