Manchester United’s three-man midfield shortlist began circulating the transfer reports on Monday, with the Reds now poised to miss out on one target less than 24 hours later. Manuel Ugarte (Paris Saint-Germain), Adrien Rabiot (free agent) and Youssouf Fofana (Monaco) are all thought to be among INEOS’ top picks to bolster Erik ten Hag’s options in the middle of the park next season. However, they’re set to see their selection reduced to just two in the coming days, as Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport claims Fofana is now ‘virtually a[n AC] Milan player’. After learning of United and Atl ..read more

Zlatan Ibrahimovic admits AC Milan are no longer in the race to sign Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee. The 23-year-old is subject to extensive talks between Manchester United and his representatives. According to Sky Sports, an agreement on terms with the player exists, so progress will likely be made after Euro 2024. It is understood that United will meet Zirkzee’s £34m release clause to secure the Dutch centre-forward, although discussions are taking place over whether the Reds will pay the clause in full or negotiate a structure with the Serie A side. AC Milan were linked with a move for Zirk ..read more

Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee is in high demand and Manchester United are among the clubs said to be in the hunt for his signature. Zirkzee received a late call-up to Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands squad for Euro 2024, so a transfer is unlikely to materialise until the tournament ends. However, Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has been told Zirkzee is one of United most desired targets this summer. Plettenberg believes United are aware of the concrete interest from Serie A giants AC Milan. They also know that high commissions and demanded fees may complicate a deal. United will continue ..read more

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Watford midfielder Yaser Asprilla. It’s no secret that the Reds need to improve in midfield next season, and we can expect to see a few ageing players – Casemiro and Christian Eriksen — moved on. Sofyan Amrabat’s future is up in the air following the expiry of his loan deal. United have an option to make that deal permanent but they have yet to decide whether they want to keep the Moroccan for another year. The players frequently proved incapable of protecting the back four last season, with opposition teams easily finding routes into our ..read more

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has reportedly ‘recommended’ that AC Milan attempt to sign Sofyan Amrabat this summer. Manchester United signed the defensive-midfielder on a season-long loan deal from Fiorentina last September, but he didn’t seem to settle into the team until the end of the season as he became an FA Cup winner. Erik ten Hag didn’t use Amrabat in his preferred No.6 role until the season run-in, hence why the Moroccan kept Casemiro out of the team for the FA Cup final win over rivals Man City. According to a report from TUTTO mercato WEB, former United striker Ibrahimovic has tipped Milan to ..read more

Cesc Fabregas says Youssouf Fofana would thrive in the Premier League, but he ‘has heard’ the AS Monaco midfielder will join another club amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester United. It is understood that the two Premier League clubs have expressed interest in signing Fofana, who is expected to leave Monaco this summer. Fofana, who enters the final year of his contract at the Ligue 1 club, has made 175 appearances for Monaco since his €15million switch from Strasbourg in 2020. The 25-year-old will be travelling to Germany as part of Didier Deschamps’ France squad for the European Champion ..read more

Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United in the past. The 28-year-old emerged as a United target last summer when Erik ten Hag was on the lookout for a goalscorer. That was before Rasmus Hojlund was signed from Atalanta, although the manager has spoken publicly in recent weeks about wanting to sign another striker. Guirassy has scored 27 goals in 25 matches for Stuttgart this season, with his team on course to qualify for the Champions League next season. The striker is believed to have a release clause ..read more

Former Italy international Cassano doesn’t think AC Milan star Rafael Leao is worth the month being demanded for his signature this summer. The forward has been linked with a move to Manchester United as a potential replacement for Marcus Rashford should the club let their academy graduate go after an underwhelming campaign. There is never a shortage of stories when it comes to Manchester United and the transfer window. We will see media outlets across the world increase their volume of MUFC-related stories as a result. From rubbish headlines that aren’t worth your time to scoops shared across ..read more

Sofyan Amrabat joined Manchester United on loan at the end of the summer transfer window, but the Morocco international failed to impress enough to warrant a contract at the club when his temporary deal expires. To his credit, Amrabat has played several different roles for United this season – from left-back to central midfield – but while he is versatile in his range of qualities, I’d argue he’s a master of none. The 27-year-old has started 13 times for United in all competitions. Whenever Amrabat sprints it looks like he’s tackling himself. That is not a good look for a defensive midfielder ..read more

Manchester United’s scouts have identified 16-year-old forward Francesco Camarda as a transfer target following his remarkable rise to senior status in Serie A. That’s according to a report by Gazzetta dello Sport that claims the 20-time Premier League champions have ‘joined the race’ for the Milan-born Italian youth international. Remarkably, despite turning 16 on Sunday (March 10), the Italian has already featured on two occasions for Stefano Pioli’s side, with both of his senior appearances coming at the age of 15. Happy birthday to Francesco Camarda! The #ACMilan striker turns ..read more