Manchester United are refocusing their efforts elsewhere after agreeing a £60million for Chelsea's Mason Mount on Thursday.
The midfielder will undergo a medical once he returns from holiday, having already agreed personal terms on a five-year contract. His arrival represents the first of three priority positions being filled.
Erik ten Hag will now set his sights on a first-choice goalkeeper and a world-class No.9, although concerns over Financial Fair Play mean a compromise will likely be necessary in one area.
United have reportedly been priced out of the race for Andre Onana, leading them to speculation saying they have made contact with Feyenoord over the availability of their goalkeeper, Justin Bijlow. The 25-year-old was hugely impressive last season and better suits Ten Hag's playing style.
Upfront, interest remains in the likes of Randal Kolo Muani and Rasmus Hojlund, with the latter reportedly subject to a €35million bid.
In terms of outgoings, Jadon Sancho was said to be the subject of a loan bid from his former club Borussia Dortmund. United apparently rejected the offer but would seemingly be open to a permanent sale.
And David De Gea us set for face-to-face talks over a new deal once he returns from getting married, having been released upon the end of his contract on Friday. However Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr have reportedly made the 32-year-old a summer target, hoping to reunite him with Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Key Events
Reds set maximum Hojlund price
United would be willing to pay up to €60m for Rasmus Hojlund, according toFichajes.
The Danish international has been on Erik ten Hag's radar for several weeks, with the Dutchman keen to add more goals to his squad.
Reports in Italy over the weekend suggested a €35m bid had been lodged and swiftly rejected by Atalanta.
Second Hojlund bid
United are preparing a second bid believed to be worth around £40m for Rasmus Hojlund, according tothe Sun.
Erik ten Hag's side reportedly had a £30m proposal rejected by Atalanta earlier this week, with the Italian side holding firm on their valuation of the 20-year-old.
Hojlund scored nine times in 32 Serie A appearances last season.
Former Reds reunite
It looks as though a few former United stars were in Menorca to celebrate David De Gea's wedding.
Ander Herrera posted this picture on Instagram earlier, alongside the goalkeeper and Juan Mata.
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Luton eye Chong
Luton Town are in talks with Birmingham over the signing of former United youngster Tahith Chong, according tothe Daily Mail.
Chong joined Birmingham permanently last summer after a successful loan spell. The 23-year-old played all 38 Championship games last season, scoring four times.
The move could see Chong return to Old Trafford next season, following Luton's promotion via the play-offs.
United inserted a 25% sell-on clause in the deal last summer.
Bijlow 'not for sale'
Justin Bijlow has been a long-term United target but the 25-year-old is categorically 'not for sale', according to Dutch outlet Voetbal International.
The Athletic reported on Saturday evening that contact had been made regarding the potential transfer of Bijlow, with Erik ten Hag keen to get a goalkeeper through the doors quickly.
Several other clubs are said to be keen on the Dutchman, but Feyenoord insist he is not for sale.
OPINION: United doing what Liverpool wish they had done with Mount signing
Central midfield has become a key battleground in this transfer window and Manchester United have managed to contribute to the spending spree with a potential £60millon deal for Mason Mount.
Liverpool are close to signing their second midfielder of the summer, Manchester City have already signed one and Arsenal are pushing to add Declan Rice to Kai Havertz in their own rebuild in that area of the pitch.
It's Liverpool who have had to be busy through necessity. Their engine room kept cutting out last year and the loss of power condemned them to a season without Champions League football.
Jurgen Klopp let his midfield grow old together and they left it one year too late to start the rebuild. The addition of Alexis Mac Allister is a shrewd one and Dominik Szoboszlai also looks like being a good signing as well, but the fact is they are making up for lost time.
U21s EFL opener confirmed
Manchester United under-21s will begin their 2023/2024 EFL Trophy campaign away to Stockport County on Tuesday, August 22.
Mark Dempsey's side will head to the southern past of Greater Manchester for the opening clash, with kick-off pencilled in for 7.30pm.
Read the full story here.
De Gea message sent
United have congratulated David De Gea after he got married earlier this weekend.
The 32-year-old became a free agent when his contract expired on Friday. Talks are set to resume over a potential new deal next week.
De Gea's wife Edurne posted a picture of the pair on Instagram, and United's official account posted their well-wishes.
Arsenal closing in on Timber
Arsenal will finalise the £45m signing of Jurrien Timber in the next week, according tothe Mirror.
Timber has been a name constantly linked with a move to United, with Erik ten Hag thought to be eyeing the defender last summer before eventually opting for Lisandro Martinez.
Arsenal swooped in with a £30m bid in recent weeks, which they have since upped. The 22-year-old will arrive in London in the coming days for a medical, having agreed a five-year deal. with the Gunners.
United treble-winner's non-league managerial rise
There is a cluster of former Manchester United connections making their way in the management world.
Michael Carrick has his sights set on promotion with Middlesbrough and Kieran McKenna won't be far behind with Ipswich Town. Phil Neville has recently begun a new journey as the assistant manager with the Canada National Team.
Further down the pyramid, another former treble winner is growing his reputation. That's former West Brom, Fulham and Nottingham Forest midfielder, Jonathan Greening.
See what Greening is up to here.
Late push for Barcelona target
Vitor Roque has been closing in on a move to Barcelona but United have made a late push for the teenager, according to Mundo Deportivo (viaSport Witness).
The 18-year-old forward has shown plenty of promise with Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense, scoring 14 times in 28 appearances.
Barcelona are said to have an agreement in place with the teeager for around €35m plus €10m add-ons, but the deal is not over the line yet and 'powerful clubs' are said to be circling - of which United are one of them.
Casemiro x Licha
United pair Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro clearly enjoying being back together for the new kit release.
The former has been at Carrington already as he continues rehab from a broken metatarsal.
Not long until we see them back playing together for pre-season!
The bond is strong between @Casemiro and @LisandrMartinez #MUFC pic.twitter.com/08e7EucWka
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 2, 2023
United 'eye' Trapp as Onana alternative
United could make a move for Kevin Trapp in their search for a new goalkeeper.
The Mirror says United are keeping an eye on the Eintracht Frankfurt shot-stopper after being priced out of the race for Andre Onana.
Erik ten Hag is desperate to land a first-choice goalkeeper following the release of David De Gea, but it is suggested that a move for Onana can't be completed due to FFP concerns.
As such, they have supposedly set their sights on German international Trapp, who would be expected to cost around £10m.
United 'set' Andre Onana transfer deadline
United have reportedly set a deadline by which to sign Andre Onana.
Gazzetta dello Sport claims United are 'in a hurry' and want a deal sorted by Tuesday.
It doesn't leave much time for some movement to be made.
United told how much Sabitzer would cost
United have been told they can sign Marcel Sabizter permanently this summer.
BILD say that Bayern are happy to let the midfielder move to United as long as they match his €15million price-tag.
The Austrian international played 18 times in the second half of last season, scoring three times. Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel does not see the midfielder as part of his plans and is open to offloading him at a reduced price.
United 'hold talks' over possible Vlahovic move
United have reportedly held talks with the representatives of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic about a possible move to Old Trafford.
Calciomercato say initial talks have been held as United continue their search for a new striker this summer.
United's pre-season fixture list in full
United will play eight friendly matches this summer.
- 12 July: United v Leeds United (Oslo, 16:00 BST)
- 19 July: United v Lyon (Edinburgh, 14:00 BST)
- 22 July: United v Arsenal (New Jersey, 22:00 BST)
- 25 July: United v Wrexham (San Diego, 03:30 BST)
- 26 July: United v Real Madrid (Houston, 03:30 BST)
- 30 July: United v Borussia Dortmund (Las Vegas, 02:00 BST)
- 5 August: United vs Lens (Manchester, 12:45 BST)
- 6 August: United v Athletic Club (Dublin, 16:00 BST)
Napoli 'increasingly confident' of keeping Osimhen as 'new deal' discussed
Napoli are growing increasingly confident of keeping Victor Osimhen and could even agree to a new deal with him.
Corriere del Mezzogiorno says that another round of discussion is set to take place between Napoli and Osimhen's agent over a new deal.
They say he should stay for another year in Naples with his contract renewed and a probable release clause inserted into the new deal.
Premier League rule change has made transfer decision even easier
There are a lot of big decisions for Erik ten Hag to make this summer as he looks to take his Manchester United rebuild to the next level.
After agreeing a deal to bring Mason Mount to the club, next up will be the task of adding a striker and a goalkeeper to his side, as well as strengthening any other areas they can afford to.
This is always easier said than done, and a key component of this summer's transfer activity will be the players they manage to sell and those they loan out.
With so many variables at play, Ten Hag is in an unenviable position, though one of his decisions might have been made a lot easier due to an upcoming change in Premier League rules.
United 'end pursuit' of Diogo Costa to focus on Andre Onana
United are no longer pursuing Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa and will instead target Inter Milan’s Andre Onana.
Correio da Manhã reports that while United previously expressed interest in the Portuguese shot-stopper, they will instead look to sign Onana this summer.
Milan 'eye' Van de Beek as Tonali replacement
AC Milan are reportedly interested in Donny van de Beek as they seek a replacement for Sandro Tonali.
Fichajes say Milan manager Stefano Pioli is a big fan of Van de Beek, with the report adding that they will likely pay around €20m for the midfielder.
Van de Beek could be allowed to leave United this summer, and it is suggested he is being eyed up to replace Newcastle-bound Tonali.
United stance on Marcel Sabitzer after loan officially ends
United will keep their options open with Marcel Sabitzer after his loan move officially ended but a permanent deal remains unlikely.
Sabitzer and fellow loanee, Wout Weghorst had their profiles removed from the United website overnight as they are no longer contracted to the club.
United have decided against explicit farewells to both players to allow for the remote possibility of a permanent move but sources admit it is unlikely either will return.
United to push for midfield sale after Mount agreement
United will push ahead with plans to sell a midfielder after agreeing a deal to sign Mason Mount.
United could officially announce their first signing of the summer next week after they reached an agreement with Chelsea for the transfer of the 24-year-old.
United 'reject' Jadon Sancho loan offer
United have reportedly turned down an offer from Borussia Dortmund for Jadon Sancho.
The Star says that Dortmund made an approach to take the winger back two years after they sold him for £73million.
It is suggested United dismissed the Dortmund approach, as they have no intention of allowing Sancho to return there on a temporary basis.
They are, however, willing to listen to those clubs interested in buying the England winger on a permanent basis.
Roma 'interested' in Mason Greenwood loan after 'Mourinho phone call'
Roma have reportedly shown an interest in signing Mason Greenwood on loan.
The Sun say Jose Mourinho has contacted the player to offer him a second chance if United decide to send him on loan or cancel his deal.
A source is quoted as saying: "Jose rang Mason’s dad and also spoke with Mason. He told him the best way out of his current situation is to start playing football — and that eventually all the hassle will fade away.
"Mason was pleased that he got in touch and it has lifted his spirits.
"He wants to get back playing and is just waiting for United to tell him what the future holds."
Inter chief confirms United interest in Onana
Inter Milan chief executive Beppe Marotta has confirmed United want to sign Andre Onana this summer.
"Manchester United expressed a particular interest, but that needs to blossom into making a proposal over the next few days," he said when asked about Onana's future at Inter.
"Once that happens, both Inter and the player will make a careful evaluation."
United bid for Rasmus Hojlund 'rejected'
United have reportedly seen an opening bid for Rasmus Hojlund rejected.
Corriere dello sport say Atalanta have turned down an initial offer worth £30m from United for the 20-year-old forward.
United have made signing a striker the priority this summer.
De Gea on Saudi radar
David De Gea is a target for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, according to the Sun.
The 32-year-old became a free agent when his contract at United expired on Friday. Talks over a new deal have been arranged for when he returns from getting married.
Staying at Old Trafford remains his preferred choice, but the Saudi side - who have Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks - hope to make the Spaniard their latest big-name arrival.
