Amina UmarManchester United has made a bid for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, but the offer was rejected by the Toffees. The Red Devils are expected to return with an improved bid, but they are not willing to pay over the odds for the 21-year-old. United has also been linked to Fulham’s Joao Palhinha, with former player Paul Ince urging the club to hijack Bayern Munich’s move for the Portuguese midfielder.
Meanwhile, former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants to sign Victor Lindelof for his new club, Fenerbahce. The Swedish defender is in the final year of his contract at Old Trafford and is open to reuniting with Mourinho, who signed him for United in 2017.On the transfer front, Manchester United is expected to be busy in the coming weeks, with a new striker and midfielder on the radar. The club has been linked to Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee and is considering a move for the young forward.
In addition, United is set to sign a new midfielder, with Palhinha and Branthwaite among the options.Off the pitch, Erik ten Hag has been given a stay of execution after a meeting with the club’s hierarchy. The Dutchman has been under pressure following a disappointing season, but he has been told he will be given time to turn things around.
However, Ten Hag has been told he must deliver a top-four finish next season or face the sack.In other news, Marcus Rashford’s future at the club is uncertain after he was left out of the England squad for the upcoming Euros. The forward has been linked to Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, and it remains to be seen if he will stay at United beyond the summer.
Overall, it’s set to be a busy summer at Old Trafford, with transfers, departures, and managerial changes all on the cards. United fans will be keeping a close eye on developments as the club looks to bounce back from a disappointing season.
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