Man United stance on Martin Zubimendi and Adrien Rabiot transfers after £42m deal
Latest Manchester United transfer news with updates on Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi and former Juventus star Adrien Rabiot
Manchester United are likely to be in the market for further new signings in the not-too-distant future.
United completed five new signings during the summer transfer window with Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt and Manuel Ugarte moving to Old Trafford. All five players will improve the squad depth at United, but plans are already in motion for further new additions being made.
MEN Sport understands that United are planning to sign at least three players in the summer of 2025. A new defender, midfielder and winger are understood to be priority areas of the squad for new signings in 12 months time.
In terms of midfield, this summer saw United bring Ugarte to the club after weeks of speculation. The deal was not confirmed until deadline day as United signed the Uruguay international after reaching an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain over a €50million (£42.2million) fee.
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Ugarte was not the only midfielder considered by United, and certainly not the only one to be linked. Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi was credited as a target, as was free agent Adrien Rabiot following his exit from Juventus.
It's understood that both Zubimendi and Rabiot were both considered as potential options for United to strengthen their midfield. However, the Reds' priority target to bring to the club this summer was always Ugarte.
United are likely to face decisions over the midfield next summer regarding some of their existing players. Casemiro will still have a season left to run on his contract that expires in 2026, as well as the option of another year, while Christian Eriksen is expected to be a free agent when his deal runs out at the end of the campaign.
Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze is a player understood to be under consideration for United ahead of the 2025 summer transfer window. Eze was heavily linked with a move away from Selhurst Park this summer but has remained with the Eagles, and is thought to have a £68million release clause which comes into effect next year.
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