Man Utd transfer news LIVE: United ‘HIJACK West Ham Mazraoui deal’, Jarrad Branthwaite BOOST, Xavi Simons ‘interest’
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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
Toney warning to suitors
Thomas Frank has warned suitors that Brentford will not sell Ivan Toney on the cheap.
Frank said: "I would love him to stay. That would give me a very positive challenge.
“Right now, Ivan is a Brentford player. I would be more than happy if he stayed with us.
“He’s a goalscorer and that’s very good to have in your team so if you want to buy him, it’s expensive.”
De Gea United return thwarted
David de Gea was ready to re-join Manchester United if Erik ten Hag left, but is now set to join another club, according to reports.
De Gea told his inner circle that he would be happy to return to United if Erik ten Hag and John Murtough were no longer there, according to The Athletic.
But although the latter has gone, Ten Hag has penned a new contract.
And De Gea is now set to announce a different new club shortly.
New deal for youngster
Ethan Ennis has signed a new Man Utd deal.
His current contract was set to expire next summer.
But Ennis will be staying put for a while longer.
He has featured in both pre-season games so far and hopes to continue impressing.
New move for flop
Former Man Utd loanee Wout Weghorst is on the move again.
The Dutch striker has returned to Burnley after a spell with Hoffenheim.
But he has no intention of staying with the Clarets and is instead angling for a switch to Ajax.
As well as United, Weghorst has also spent time at Besiktas in his two-and-a-half years at Turf Moor.
Greenwood Marseille clause revealed
Man Utd will pocket 50 per cent of Mason Greenwood’s next transfer.
The striker has completed a move to Marseille following last season’s loan at Getafe.
Marseille are paying £20million up front plus a further £7m in add-ons.
And should Greenwood be sold in the future, half of that fee will also go into United’s bank account.
Sancho eyes Italian job
Jadon Sancho could find himself at Juventus this summer.
The winger is back in Erik ten Hag's good books after apologising for last season's bust-up.
But Man Utd could yet sell Sancho following his return from Borussia Dortmund.
And Juventus are reportedly plotting a £40million swoop as they look to revamp their squad under new boss Thiago Motta.
Ex-Red links up with Devils
Former Liverpool midfielder Ben Woodburn, the youngest goalscorer in the club's history, has joined League Two club Salford.
The outfit are jointly-owned by 's legendary .
Woodburn signed a two-year deal with Salford after being released from following 63 appearances this summer.
He will be reunited with Salford boss - who managed him during his loan spell at Oxford.
Two lined up for right-back
Man Utd are considering two right-backs should Aaron Wan-Bissaka depart.
He has been linked with West Ham, Fulham, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace, as well as teams in Turkey.
United's top choice to replace Wan-Bissaka is Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong, although he could be an expensive choice.
The other option is reportedly Monaco's Vanderson, who would be a more realistic target for the cash-strapped Red Devils.
PSG eye Bruno bid
Paris Saint-Germain are considering a shock bid for Bruno Fernandes.
The playmaker has just two years left on his Man United contract.
And L'Equipe claims PSG could make a move before the end of the transfer window.
But Man Utd have no intention of selling their captain and hope to sit down for talks over a new deal soon.
Ten Hag lines up Fofana
Man United are reportedly plotting to swoop for Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana.
The Frenchman is currently in talks to join AC Milan.
But reports from his homeland claim United are now ready to hijack the move.
That would see the Red Devils muscle in on a Milan deal for the second time this summer, having already pinched Joshua Zirkzee from their clutches.
Man Utd's Xavi Simons interest
Manchester United are preparing a bid for Paris Saint-Germain star Xavi Simons.
According to SPORT, United are "contemplating" an offer of "around €100million (£84.2m)" for Simons.
The playmaker has also attracted interest from Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
The Red Devils are said to be very keen on the Netherlands international.
Marcus Rashford injury boost
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has returned to training after an injury scare.
Rashford missed Saturday's 2-0 victory over Rangers at Murrayfield Stadium because of a "small niggle".
According to the Manchester Evening News, however, the forward is back to full training.
The England international is now set to jet off with the rest of the team to the US on Wednesday and is expected to compete in the three friendlies against Arsenal, Real Betis and Liverpool.
Ethan Ennis' new deal
Manchester United youngster Ethan Ennis has signed a new contract at Old Trafford
Ennies' previous contract expired in June 2025 but he has penned fresh terms.
According to Manchester Evening News, the winger has extended his stay beyond next summer.
The 19-year-old has featured in each of United's opening two pre-season friendlies against Rosenborg and Rangers.
Frenkie de Jong 'offer'
Manchester United are planning a bid for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.
According to , United are "ready to offer significant money" to try and sign De Jong this summer.
The Red Devils have regularly been linked with the Netherlands international since 2022.
The Manchester giants need to land a midfielder before the end of the summer transfer window.
Weghorst on the move
Manchester United flop Wout Weghorst plans to leave Burnley again.
Weghorst is due back at the Clarets following a loan spell in Germany with Hoffenheim and some brief appearances for the Netherlands during the Euros.
New Burnley boss Scott Parker would be happy to work with the striker
But the signs from his camp are that the 31-year-old is keen to play at top level elsewhere.
Ajax are thought to be interested, while Weghorst has also been linked with a return to Besiktas.
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Mason Greenwood clause
Manchester United included a controversial clause in Mason Greenwood's transfer to Marseille.
Greenwood left United last week in a £27million deal, signing a contract until 2029.
Getafe, who took the controversial forward on loan last year, are set to land 20 per cent of the fee, according to .
L'OM are paying £20m up front with another £7m in add-ons.
Their report adds that the Red Devils will be due 50 per cent of the profits from any future sale and have also included a buy-back clause.
It is the latter that could draw attention as it theoretically leaves the door open for the ex-England international to return to Old Trafford.
Dan Ashworth open letter
Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth has outlined his plans for the season in an open letter to fans.
Dan Ashworth's open letter to Man Utd fans - that left them drooling with excitement
“This is one of my first opportunities to address Manchester United fans since joining the club as sporting director on 1 July, so I want to start by saying how delighted I am to be here.
“Although I grew up in Norfolk, I’ve always had a strong attachment with Manchester because my mum and dad were born in Middleton and my grandparents lived their whole lives there.
“When I visited as a boy, my dad would take me to games across Greater Manchester and I remember the thrill of my first visit to Old Trafford in the late 1970s, watching the likes of Lou Macari, Jimmy Nicholl and Arthur Albiston.“I can’t claim to have been a partisan United fan – my dad enjoyed watching all the local teams – but I remember the special buzz that always seemed to surround games at Old Trafford, and it’s something I have experienced many times since during my career in football.
“So it’s going to be an incredibly proud moment entering the directors’ box on the home side for the first time when the Premier League season gets under way against Fulham on August 16. The close season is always a reset moment for every club, but the sense of renewal has been particularly strong at Manchester United this summer as our new leadership structure takes shape.
“Omar Berrada has started as chief executive, and Jason Wilcox as technical director, and I can assure you that we have lost no time in getting to work. Our first big decision of the summer was to extend Erik ten Hag’s contract as men’s first-team manager to June 2026, reflecting our strong belief in him as one of Europe’s top coaches, and the partner we want to continue working with to get the team back to the levels expected.“We are all clear that last season fell below the required standards in the Premier League and Champions League but, by winning the FA Cup in such impressive fashion, our players and staff showed what they are capable of when everyone pulls together and performs to their potential.
“Our collective challenge is to reach those levels much more consistently. It’s my job, together with Jason, to create the right support structures and environment around Erik, the staff and players to make that possible. Already, I can feel a strong sense of energy and determination around the group, as the players and staff return fresh from their breaks, including some exciting new additions to the squad, and to the coaching team.“There are also changes to the physical environment at Carrington as work commences on our season-long £50million redevelopment of the training ground – evidence of our commitment to improving the club’s infrastructure.
“This will require some adaptation this season, but all our teams – men’s, women’s and Academy – will maintain access to high-quality facilities, with the promise of a fully refreshed, world-class site once the project is completed.“Delivering a successful women’s team and a thriving, productive Academy are both key objectives of my job, and I have a strong background in both areas. Women’s football was an important part of my remit in past roles with Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion and the FA, and it will be the same at Manchester United. Women’s football is arguably the most exciting area of growth in the global game, and we want to be part of that.
“Last season’s FA Cup win was a fantastic landmark as our first major women’s trophy, and now we want to build on that with Marc, his staff and the players. Youth development has also been a huge part of my career and I see it as a crucial element of success for any football club – but especially for Manchester United where homegrown players have such a rich history.“The success of our Under-18s during the 2023/24 campaign bodes well for the next generation of men’s talent coming through, and the same is true on the women’s side, with both our Under-21s and Under-16s finishing the season with trophies. Overall, my first impression is the scale of opportunity available to us at Manchester United as we review and refresh all areas of the club.
“This remains one of the biggest football clubs in the world, but that is not our measure of success; the focus is on getting back to being among the best on the pitch. It won’t happen overnight, but, together with Omar and his new leadership team, we will not rest until we have achieved it.”
Avram Glazer investment
Manchester United majority owners the Glazers are in talks over a surprise new investment into UK sport.
The Glazer family have taken a back seat in controlling United after the minority takeover by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos group earlier this year.
The American businessmen, who bought the Red Devils in 2005, also own NFL franchise Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
And they are now set to dip their toes into the market for UK cricket.
According to , the Glazers are among potential parties who could make an investment into a Hundred franchise.
Victor Osimhen transfer boost
Napoli wantaway star Victor Osimhen’s transfer to Paris Saint-Germain is on the brink of collapse.
Transfer insider reported that under the current conditions, the deal is not happening.
However, Osimhen’s Premier League suitors would still need to match his £109.5million release clause.
The breakdown of talks has opened the door for the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.
Credit: Rex Man Utd loan moves
Manchester United are set to loan out two players who have impressed in pre-season.
Joe Hugill and Radek Vitek are expected to depart on loan this summer, according to .
Goalkeeper Vitek started against Rosenborg and was named man of the match after pulling off a number of saves.
Centre-forward Hugill came off the bench and impressed, firing an emphatic finish.
PSG eye Jadon Sancho
Paris Saint-Germain are actively looking to sign Manchester United ace Jadon Sancho this summer.
According to , there has been no formal approach yet but PSG are exploring the possibility of a deal for Sancho.
Juventus and Borussia Dortmund remain keen on the winger but can’t meet United’s valuation.
An unnamed Premier League club has also shown interest in the England international.
The 24-year-old is back training with the first team and is expected to fly to the US with the rest of the squad for pre-season.
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Man Utd swap deal
Manchester United are discussing a double swap deal with Paris Saint-Germain.
According to L'Equipe, United are in talks with PSG to sign Xavi Simons and Manuel Ugarte.
PSG are interested in swapping Simons and Ugarte for Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho.
Sancho is close to agreeing terms with the Parisians, while Fernandes is not thought to be for sale by the Red Devils.
De Ligt bid 'rejected'
Manchester United have launched a formal approach for Bayern Munich star Matthijs de Ligt.
United boss Erik ten Hag is keen to add another centre-back having already signed Leny Yoro for £52million from Lille.
According to , the Red Devils' chiefs have had an initial offer worth £29.5m rejected.
Bayern are holding out for £42m plus add-ons to let De Ligt go.
The Bavarians are believed to need to sell players to fund their own summer spend and talks are continuing between the two clubs.
Jadon Sancho interest
Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are keeping tabs on Manchester United ace Jadon Sancho.
PSG are rated "serious" contenders to bid for Sancho during the summer transfer window.
United boss Erik ten Hag insists he has "drawn a line" in his long-running saga with the winger, who is back to full training after last season's loan at Borussia Dortmund.
According to FootMercarto, the Parisians are now weighing up an approach for the£40million-rated 24-year-old.
Juve had been regarded as the frontrunners for the England international.
Dortmund, on the other hand, are said to have been priced out of the race.
Credit: Rex Ivan the terribly expensive
Brentford are still demanding a massive fee for Ivan Toney.
Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea were all linked with the England striker.
But it's thought they baulked at the Bees' £70million asking price.
More recently the 28-year-old has been valued at "only" £55m.
But Brentford manager Thomas Frank has warned Toney would be "expensive".
The Dane said: "I would love him to stay. That would give me a very positive challenge.
“Right now, Ivan is a Brentford player. I would be more than happy if he stayed with us.
He’s a goalscorer and that’s very good to have in your team so if you want to buy him, it’s expensive.”
