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Manchester United are looking to add to their squad this summer, but will it come amid a clear out? ESPN senior writer Mark Ogden writes:
INEOS are still attempting to repair the damage of several disastrous transfer windows in which the club overspent on subpar players -- several of whom remain at the club on high wages. United still owe £422 million in outstanding transfer payments, and £238 million of that figure is due to be repaid by the end of next season, but they are unlikely to recoup their outlay on players, including Rasmus Højlund (signed for £64 million), Joshua Zirkzee (£36.5 million), Manuel Ugarte (£50.5 million), André Onana (£43.8 million) and Mason Mount (£55 million).
United will listen to offers for all -- Hojlund and Onana are on loan at Napoli and Trabzonspor, respectively, this season -- while sources have said there is confidence that Marcus Rashford will find a new team this summer, even if Barcelona opt against completing a deal at a pre-agreed fee of £26 million at the end of his seasonlong loan at Camp Nou.
Jadon Sancho's disastrous United career -- the former England winger arrived in a £73 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 -- will come to an end this summer when his contract expires, saving United £300,000 a week in wages, while defender Tyrell Malacia will also depart as a free agent.
The future of Harry Maguire remains unresolved. The 33-year-old is out of contract this summer, but he has played an important role when fit this season, anchoring the defense, mentoring the squad's younger players and serving as a genuine threat from set pieces.
ESPN sources have said that a new deal might yet be offered by United, but on reduced wages and potentially only for an additional 12 months. Although Maguire's experience is valued by United, ESPN sources have said that the England defender will likely be offered a longer deal and better financial package elsewhere, so any decision on his future could come down to whether the player wants to remain at United or seek greater financial security at another club.
OTHER RUMORS
- Manchester United are in discussions with Barcelona regarding Marcus Rashford, with the £26 million option to make the forward's loan permanent currently being seen as a barrier to a deal. (Football Insider)
- Liverpool are looking at a potential move for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga with Los Blancos willing to accept offers worth over £43 million. (Football Insider)
- Some foreign clubs, particularly from the Premier League, have asked for information on AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, who could be available for around €70 million. (Nicolo Schira)
- There is a substantial offer from the Saudi Pro League for Internazionale striker Marcus Thuram. (Tuttosport)
- A Juventus scout was at Sassuolo's 1-0 loss against Bologna to monitor Ismael Kone. (Nicolo Schira)
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- Gabriel Martinelli, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri all face uncertainty about their future with Arsenal. (The Times)
- Brighton are planning to sign Nordsjaelland midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi as a long-term successor for Carlos Baleba amid Manchester United interest in the Cameroon international. (TEAMtalk)
- Morgan Rogers could pursue a move away from Aston Villa if they fail to qualify for the Champions League. (Football Insider)
- Amid Premier League interest in Bazoumana Toure, Hoffenheim are demanding a record fee above the €43.5 million they received for Joelinton if the 20-year-old winger is to leave. (Sky Sports Deutschland)
- Monaco want Cercle Brugge left-back Nazinho and there have been positive talks between the parties. (Matteo Moretto)
- Filip Kostic is ready to leave Juventus as a free agent in January with Juve not wanting to renew the winger's contract, which expires in June. (Nicolo Schira)
- Goalkeeper Josep Martinez could leave Internazionale in the summer in search of more game time. (Nicolo Schira)