Manchester United is currently encouraging offers for several senior players in order to finance additional transfer dealings during this summer transfer window. The club has already secured the signings of striker Joshua Zirkzee and centre-back Leny Yoro for a total of £88 million ($113.6m), with both players brought in to fill the void left by Anthony Martial and Raphaël Varane. Despite these acquisitions, manager Erik ten Hag is still eager to bolster his squad by acquiring a central midfielder, another centre-back, and a right-back.
Leny Yoro recently disclosed that iconic former player Rio Ferdinand played a significant role in his decision to join Manchester United. Yoro mentioned that he had a conversation with Ferdinand prior to his transfer, during which the 45-year-old spoke about the club’s rich history and the importance of dedication and commitment when representing the team. This anecdote sheds light on the enduring influence of United’s past stars on current players.
The club continues to pursue potential targets such as Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich and Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain, although negotiations are ongoing. Additionally, the sale of Mason Greenwood to Marseille for a fee that could reach £26.6m has provided a financial boost. United is also looking to offload other first-team players, including Victor Lindelöf, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Christian Eriksen, Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay, Antony, and Jadon Sancho. Sancho, in particular, has been the subject of transfer speculation, with the club open to offers in the region of £40m.
Jadon Sancho, who previously had a falling out with manager Erik ten Hag, has been reinstated into the squad and started in the recent preseason friendly against Rangers. Despite rumors linking Bruno Fernandes with a move to PSG, sources suggest that United would require a substantial offer to part ways with their club captain. The return of players like Rasmus Højlund, Eriksen, and Marcus Rashford from international duty and injury further strengthens the squad ahead of the upcoming season.
Manchester United is set to continue their preseason preparations with training at Carrington before embarking on their U.S. tour. The team is scheduled to face Arsenal at SoFi Stadium in a high-profile matchup. As the new season approaches, the spotlight remains firmly on United’s transfer strategy and their efforts to strengthen the squad for the challenges ahead.