Manchester United have been busy this summer, with their transfer targets and defensive concerns dominating the headlines. The club is reportedly ready to make an offer of £21 million for Brazilian forward Marcos Leonardo, while Altay Bayindir is set to become their fourth signing.
Meanwhile, Scott McTominay and Donny van de Beek have been made available for sale, with Dean Henderson looking for another club. In addition, injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia have led to further defensive concerns, while Brandon Williams has joined Ipswich Town on loan.
With the Glazers unlikely to sell the club, the Red Devils’ summer transfer window could prove to be an interesting one.
Key Takeaways
– Manchester United is targeting Sofyan Amrabat and Ryan Gravenberch as potential transfer targets.
– Fiorentina has reduced their asking price for Amrabat to £21 million.
– Manchester United is reportedly ready to make an offer of £21 million for Brazilian forward Marcos Leonardo.
– Manchester United is facing defensive concerns with the injuries to Luke Shaw and the unavailability of a fit left-back in the squad.
Manchester United’s Transfer Targets
Manchester United have been linked to Sofyan Amrabat, Ryan Gravenberch, and Marcos Leonardo as potential transfer targets this summer.
Amrabat has been heavily linked to the Red Devils, with Fiorentina dropping their asking price to £21 million.
Meanwhile, Gravenberch’s situation with Bayern Munich is being monitored, though the German club is reluctant to do business.
Leonardo is Manchester United’s latest target, with the Premier League club ready to make an offer of £21 million for the Brazilian forward.
Altay Bayindir is set to become the fourth signing of the summer.
Manchester United’s Outgoing Players
Scott McTominay and Donny van de Beek have been made available for sale, but no official bids have yet been received for either player.
Dean Henderson is looking for a new club, as he is currently the backup goalkeeper for Manchester United. Mary Earps, the Manchester United goalkeeper, has recently rejected a huge bid.
Donny van de Beek and Brandon Williams won’t be part of Erik ten Hag’s plans unless they stay at Manchester United after the transfer deadline.
Henderson has been linked with clubs such as Crystal Palace, Sheffield United, and Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, Williams has gone out on loan to Ipswich Town.
This could all mean that Manchester United are looking to strengthen their squad and make room for new signings.
Manchester United’s Injury and Defensive Concerns
Luke Shaw is expected to be sidelined for several weeks due to an injury sustained in training ahead of the game against Nottingham Forest. This leaves Erik ten Hag without a fit left-back in the squad and further complicates the situation with Tyrell Malacia also ruled out.
This is a huge blow for Manchester United, who had been hoping for a reliable defensive presence from Shaw. With Malacia also unable to feature, United are now in a difficult position and will need to find a solution. Ten Hag may have to turn to the transfer market to bring in a left-back to fill the void, although this could be difficult with the current financial situation due to the pandemic.
United must move quickly to shore up their defence and avoid further damage to their season.
Altay Bayindir’s Departure and Dean Henderson’s Potential Move
Fenerbahce manager Ismail Kartal has confirmed Altay Bayindir’s departure, paving the way for Dean Henderson to potentially leave Old Trafford.
Bayindir is set to complete a £5 million move to Manchester United and was given a hero’s ovation from Fenerbahce fans before and after their match. His move could open the door for Henderson to find a new club, with Crystal Palace, Sheffield United, and Nottingham Forest all reportedly interested in signing him.
With the arrival of Bayindir, Henderson may now find himself surplus to requirements at Old Trafford. Whether he does move on or stays with Manchester United, his departure could leave the club short on goalkeeping numbers.
It will be interesting to see how Manchester United responds to the situation in the coming weeks.
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