Manchester United are set to recruit another two players this summer, with a much-coveted forward tied up
Manchester United are looking to make another two signings after agreeing a deal for a forward. A talented striker was the priority this transfer window for Erik ten Hag, with The Athletic's David Ornstein confirming over the weekend that a fee of €75 million had been agreed to bring Danish frontman Rasmus Hojlund to Old Trafford.
The transfer could rise by another €10 million should the 20-year-old complete add-ons and performance-related bonuses. But far from being finished this summer, Ten Hag now wants to sign two more players for his squad. This is as Manchester United looks to bridge the gap between themselves and their Treble-winning local rivals, Manchester City.
According to Italian transfer Oracle Fabrizio Romano's Daily Briefing, United are still looking for another midfielder and a center-back. Sofyan Amrabat's move is said to be in progress. "There's no official or verbal bid for Fiorentina yet," Romano tweeted on Saturday. "It always happened after Hojlund.
Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat
The Red Devils still need to offload players, with minimal outgoings so far this summer and plenty of fringe stars linked with moves away. The likes of Harry Maguire, Fred, Scott McTominay, Anthony Martial, and Victor Lindelof could all be put up for sale in the coming weeks. Ten Hag linked with Bayern Munich-bound Kim Min-jae and Chelsea-bound Axel Disasi earlier in the window.
It appears United have missed out on these targets due to bringing in other players in more pressing areas of the squad. Mason Mount, for example, was perhaps not a major target until he became available at a reasonable price early in the transfer window.
A goalkeeper could also arrive. The Manchester Evening News previously reported that two goalkeepers would be moving to Old Trafford this summer, with Andre Onana becoming the replacement No. 1 following David De Gea's departure.
Homegrown option Dean Henderson is expected to leave, too, following a loan spell at Nottingham Forest. Up and coming Japanese custodian Zion Suzuki, however, rejected a move as per The Mail.
