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Manchester United transfer news Wrap up, or perhaps updates on Jurrien Timber and Frenkie de Jong
Manchester United and other Premier League clubs can now conduct business following the reopening of the transfer window.
Erik ten Hag wants to bring in a new center-back, at least one central midfielder, and a versatile forward as part of his much-needed rebuild after arriving in the United Kingdom from Ajax. However, one proposed target has already been rejected by the Old Trafford club.
This comes as Benfica's Darwin Nunez nears a big-money move to Liverpool.
Jurrien Timber and Frenkie Jong remain at the top of Ten Hag's shopping list this summer, and both players are familiar to the Dutchman from their time together in Amsterdam. Antony, a Brazilian forward also emerged as one possible alternative to Nunez after united missed out on the Uruguay player.
Amad is pushing for another loan move, according to reports.
According to reports, Amad wants to leave Old Trafford on loan again next season.
United signed the Ivorian from Atalanta in January 2021, and he spent last season with Rangers.
His chances in the United first team have been limited since his arrival.
With an eye on next season, journalist Fredrik Filtvedt claims Amad is looking for more experience after playing 13 games north of the border in 2021/2022.
United have expressed interest in Asensio, according to reports.
United will not pursue rumors linking them to a move for Marco Asensio.
El Mundo Deportivo reported on the Real Madrid star as a possible transfer target.
According to The Mirror, his £43 million asking price was deemed too high.
AC Milan and three Premier League clubs, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham, are thought to be keeping an eye on the situation, as Asensio's contract expires in 12 months.
Brentford have made an offer for Eriksen, according to reports.
Brentford are making moves to re-sign Christian Eriksen, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United.
Eriksen, 30, joined the Bees on a short-term contract last season after recovering from a heart scare that threatened his professional career.
United and former Tottenham Hotspur club are thought to be keeping an eye on his situation.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Brentford has tabled an offer to keep Erikson and In the coming weeks, a decision on his future will be made. As of now, neither Manchester United nor Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed their interest in the 114-cap international.
Van Gaal causes concern. Jurrien Timber admittance
After struggling in his most recent appearance for the Netherlands, Louis van Gaal admitted Jurrien Timber was on "his last legs."
Timber came on shortly after the hour mark as the Netherlands battled back from a 2-0 deficit against Poland to salvage a 2-2 draw in the Nations League. The goals of Davy Klaassen and Denzel Dumfries helped them fight back after Matty Cash and Piotr Zielinski had put the visitors ahead, though former United forward Memphis Depay missed a chance to complete the comeback victory as he missed a stoppage-time penalty.
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