Manchester United has been in talks with Burnley for a potential transfer deal involving midfielder Sander Berge. The 26-year-old player has expressed his desire to move to Old Trafford, although he still has three years left on his contract with Burnley. Berge was a standout performer in Burnley’s midfield last season, despite their relegation to the Championship.
While Berge is a priority target for Manchester United, they are also in discussions with Monaco regarding the signing of midfielder Youssouf Fofana. It seems that a deal could be reached for Fofana, who is in the final year of his contract. AC Milan’s interest in Fofana has waned due to failed negotiations with Monaco.
On the other hand, Manchester United’s pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte has hit a roadblock due to valuation differences. They have not ruled out returning to the negotiating table, depending on PSG’s asking price. Richard Rios of Palmeiras and Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat are also on United’s radar as potential midfield options.
Creating squad space and boosting budgets are priorities for Manchester United before making any new signings. While Fulham is not expected to make a new bid for Scott McTominay, Galatasaray has shown interest in the Scottish international. Interest from Saudi Arabia in Casemiro has cooled off for now as well.
In terms of defensive reinforcements, Bayern Munich has set a €50m asking price for Matthijs de Ligt. Manchester United is exploring deals for De Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, but negotiations have not progressed. A potential sale of one of their current center-backs could pave the way for a new arrival.
There is optimism that a deal can be struck for the sale of right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka to West Ham, with most details agreed upon. Inter Milan is also interested in Wan-Bissaka and has considered a swap deal involving Denzel Dumfries. However, Manchester United prefers a sale to West Ham to facilitate a move for Mazraoui from Bayern.
The summer transfer window for 2024 officially closes on August 30 in the UK, aligning with other major European leagues. The Premier League’s deadline day has been adjusted to coincide with the closing dates of leagues in other countries, including Germany, Italy, Spain, and France.