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Man Utd transfer news: Greenwood decision, Hojlund agreement, shock done deal
Manchester United transfer news is hotting up and Express Sport brings you all the latest on Erik ten Hag's summer plans.
Man Utd's recruitment issues analysed
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is hoping for a busy final six weeks of the summer transfer window and Express Sport is on hand with all the latest gossip surrounding the Old Trafford club. The Red Devils have made just one signing so far since the end of last season.
Mason Mount is the one player United have brought in from Chelsea. The England star has arrived for a fee of up to £60million after months of negotiation.
Ten Hag is desperate to sign a goalkeeper following the departure of the long-serving David de Gea. Andre Onana is the top target and we will bring you an update on his impending move.
A striker is also high on the agenda, although Ten Hag is having to work within a tight budget. Rasmus Hojlund is the No 1 target after deals for Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen were deemed too expensive.
Follow Express Sport's live blog below to keep up to date with all the gossip and rumours surrounding United on Tuesday, July 18.
Alex Telles fee
Manchester United will net just £4m for Alex Telles' move to the Saudi Pro League to join Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr.
That's per Goal who say the left-back is on the cusp of joining the Portuguese icon in the Middle East imminently.
United paid £15m for Telles when signing him from Porto in 2020 under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Brazilian will earn £7m per season with the Saudis.
Greenwood decision made
Manchester United have decided Mason Greenwood will not be joining them on their pre-season tour of the United States.
That's per The Athletic, who say the 21-year-old will continue to train away from the club as an internal investigation decides his future.
United fly to the US to face Arsenal, Wrexham, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in New Jersey, California, Texas and Nevada.
Joao Felix wants Barcelona
Joao Felix has been linked with Manchester United this summer after his six-month stint on loan at Chelsea.
But the Portuguese has told Fabrizio Romano he wants to head to Barcelona this summer.
The Atletico Madrid attacker is on the lookout for a new home after falling out of favour under Diego Simeone but Chelsea opted against signing him permanently.
\ud83d\udea8 EXCLUSIVE \u2014 Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix statement on his future: \u201cI\u2019d love to play for Bar\u00e7a\u201d.
\u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 18, 2023
\u25c9 \u201cBarcelona has always been my first choice and I\u2019d love to join Bar\u00e7a\u201d.
\u25c9 \u201cIt was always my dream since I was a kid\u201d.
\u25c9 \u201cIf it happens, it will be a dream come true for me\u201d. pic.twitter.com/3zg9BiCDgO
Onana flying in
Andre Onana has been filmed at an airport in Turin, Italy as he flies into England to complete his move to United.
Onana will land in Birmingham later this evening and will then conduct his medical tomorrow to complete his £47million move to Old Trafford.
#Onana in partenza dall'aeroporto di Caselle: pronto per dare il via alla sua nuova avventura al #ManchesterUnited \u2708 #calciomercato pic.twitter.com/HfPymmcWXZ
\u2014 Giovanni Albanese (@GiovaAlbanese) July 18, 2023
Sabitzer sends message
Former Manchester United loanee Marcel Sabitzer - who could still join the Red Devils permanently this summer - had an evening to remember tonight.
He scored five goals in Bayern Munich's first pre-season friendly as they ran out 27-0 victors (yes, twenty seven) against FC Rottach-Egern.
The Austrian showcased some predatory skills as he scored all five of his second-half goals from inside the six-yard box.
Telles closes on Al Nassr move
Alex Telles is closing in on a move to the Saudi Pro League to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr.
Fabrizio Romano claims that a verbal agreement is now in place between Manchester United and the Saudi club over a permanent deal.
Telles joined the Red Devils in 2020 for a little over £15million and made 50 appearances before spending last season on loan at Sevilla.
Rashford explains new deal
On why he has signed a new five-year contract at Old Trafford worth over £300,000 a week, Rashford said: “I joined Manchester United as a seven-year-old boy with a dream. That same passion, pride, and determination to succeed still drives me every time I have the honour of wearing the shirt.“I’ve already had some amazing experiences at this incredible club, but there is still a lot more to achieve and I remain relentlessly determined to win more trophies in the years ahead.“As a United fan all my life, I know the responsibility that comes with representing this badge and feel the highs and lows as much as anyone.
“I can assure you that I will give everything to help the team reach the level we are capable of, and I can feel the same determination around the dressing room. I couldn’t be more excited for the future under this manager.”
Rashford new contract confirmed
Marcus Rashford's new big-money long-term Manchester United contract has been officially confirmed by the club.
THIS IS HOME \u2764\ufe0f
\u2014 Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 18, 2023
We couldn't be happier, @MarcusRashford \ud83d\ude4f#MUFC
Jonny Evans returns
Jonny Evans has rejoined Man United on a short-term deal after impressing Erik ten Hag and his coaching staff in training.
Evans, 35, had been at Carrington as he looks for a new club. He left Leicester at the end of last season and is a free agent.
But the Northern Ireland centre-half will join Ten Hag's squad for pre-season, and will hope to convince the Dutchman he's worthy of staying the season at Old Trafford.
\u2139\ufe0f Erik has named a 24-man travelling squad for tomorrow's clash with Lyon, including Jonny Evans, who has signed a short-term deal.#MUFC
\u2014 Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 18, 2023
Hojlund agreement reached
Manchester United have reached a preliminary agreement over personal terms with Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund, report The Athletic.
The Dane, 20, is United boss Erik ten Hag's top target as he hunts a new centre-forward for 2023-24.
The Red Devils still have work to do to agree a fee with Atalanta for the striker though and as such, remain in discussions with Randal Kolo Muani who would be an alternative option.
\ud83d\udea8 Man Utd have agreed outline personal terms for Rasmus Hojlund. Gap in club valuations so will take time but talks to continue over deal. #PSG also pursuing. #MUFC in parallel dialogue on Kolo Muani + others @TheAthleticFC after @FabrizioRomano #Atalanta https://t.co/A0i7UY4N5B
\u2014 David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 18, 2023
Amad takes initiative
Manchester United youngster Amad has taken the initiative as he attempts to get an answer on his future.
The Athletic claims that Erik ten Hag is yet to tell the forward if he is part of his plans for this season.
Amad, who spent last season at Sunderland, has taken matters into his own hands by organising extra training sessions to ensure he is up to speed in pre-season.
He has been seen training on a couple of occasions in recent days, once with a United coach and again alongside fellow United ace Brandon Williams.
Telles makes Saudi move
Alex Telles will complete a move to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr.
The Brazilian left-back is not in the plans of Erik ten Hag after spending last season on loan at Sevilla.
Fabrizio Romano says Telles will not leave on a free transfer and United will get a fee for him.
The exact fee is not yet known but Ten Hag will be pleased to get some money towards his summer budget.
Opening Hojlund bid
United are preparing their opening offer for Rasmus Hojlund, reports claim.
The Dane is the top striker target for Erik ten Hag this summer.
Fabrizio Romano claims personal terms have been agreed between the player and United.
Atalanta rejected United's proposal of including up to three players as part of the deal.
The Red Devils are now preparing their first official bid, with around £60m enough to secure the youngster's signature.
Maguire and Elanga approaches
United have received approaches for Harry Maguire and Anthony Elanga.
The Manchester Evening News says West Ham have contacted United regarding a move for Maguire.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest are said to be interested in signing Swedish winger Elanga.
The pair both struggled for game time last season and will be allowed to leave at the right price.
Ten Hag's Mainoo decision
Erik ten Hag has decided he will not loan out Kobbie Mainoo this season.
The 18-year-old midfielder caught the eye of Ten Hag last term and made three first-team appearances.
A loan move for a player of Mainoo's age would usually be expected.
However, The Athletic claims Ten Hag wants to keep him at the club.
The Dutchman is said to 'love' Mainoo as a player and feels he is ready to be part of the first team.
Henderson could tour
Goalkeeper Dean Henderson could travel with United on their pre-season tour.
Nottingham Forest want to re-sign the England international after his loan spell last season.
However, the Manchester Evening News says an agreement is yet to be reached.
Forest proposed a loan with an obligation to buy if he made a certain number of appearances.
If an agreement is not reached by Wednesday, he will fly to the USA with United.
No Onana announcement today
Manchester United will not make an announcement on a deal for Andre Onana today.
The Athletic claims that the goalkeeper could make his own way to the USA for United's pre-season tour.
An initial fee of £43.9m has been agreed with Inter Milan for Onana.
United fly to the US on Wednesday after their friendly against Lyon.
However, Onana is yet to undergo a medical and could join the squad later.
Hojlund price reduced
Atalanta have seemingly reduced their asking price for Rasmus Hojlund.
The Denmark star is the No 1 striker target for Erik ten Hag after an exciting first season in Serie A.
Atalanta were previously reported to want up to £86m for the 20-year-old.
However, Italian outlet Calcio Mercato claims they value the player at just £60m, considerably lower than the previous valuation.
Ronaldo rule broken
Manchester United have broken their own 'Cristiano Ronaldo rule'.
Club chiefs wanted to introduce a wage cap across the board that prevented players from being paid similar amounts to Ronaldo in his second spell at the club.
Reports suggested they did not want to pay a player more than £200,000 a week.
However, Marcus Rashford's new five-year deal is set to earn him a staggering £375,000 a week, considerably higher than the reported cap.
£68.7m bid blow
Manchester United's chances of signing Portugal striker Goncalo Ramos have likely ended.
Reports from CM Jornal claim that Paris Saint-Germain are set to make an offer of around £68.7m for the forward.
Ramos is one of a host of strikers to have been linked with a move to United this summer.
United are working on a limited budget and won't want to get into a bidding war with a club that has the spending power of PSG.
Onana move delayed
Andre Onana may not sign his contract to become a United player until Thursday.
The goalkeeper was reported to be set to fly to England over the weekend.
However, Fabrizio Romano says he was still with the Inter Milan camp on Monday evening.
The deal is not in danger of collapsing and he should arrive to undergo a medical soon.
Onana may not sign in time to be part of the United squad flying to the USA for their pre-season tour on Wednesday.