Manchester United are in the final stages of their preparations for the upcoming season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already brought in Jadon Sancho and Tom Heaton this summer, while a move for Raphael Varane is set to be completed soon.
The Red Devils are aiming for the skies but the Norwegian will still be hoping for a few more changes to his squad in the next couple of weeks.
Manchester United are eager to bring in a new midfielder at Old Trafford this year. The Red Devils are also expected to offload a few players before the end of August. On that note, let’s take a look at the major Manchester United transfer stories from 8 August 2021.
Manchester United hoping to use PSG’s pursuit of Lionel Messi to their advantage
Inter Milan want to take Anthony Martial on loan and United will agree if they accept their demand that an obligation to buy must be included in any arrangement. United want to recoup most of the £50m they paid to sign Martial. [@MullockSMirror] #MUFC
— MUFC Scoop (@MUFCScoop)
Inter Milan and Everton are both interested in the Frenchman, with the former identifying him as a replacement for Romelu Lukaku. Manchester United want to recuperate the £50m they spent to sign Martial and prefer a permanent deal over loan moves.
Paris Saint-Germain decide on pursuit of Manchester United ace
Lionel Messi’s arrival at PSG would mean the French club will end their interest in signing Paul Pogba this summer. [@LaurensJulien] #mufc
— The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC)
Manchester United remain eager to tie the Frenchman down to a new deal, but if they fail in their attempts, PSG will join the battle for Pogba’s signature next year.
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