West Ham United have made improved bids for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire and midfielder Scott McTominay, sources have told ESPN.
United have already turned down bids worth around £20 million for Maguire and McTominay, but West Ham have returned with an offer closer to a combined £60m.
David Moyes is looking to bolster his squad following Declan Rice’s departure to Arsenal in a deal which could rise to £105m.
Both Maguire and McTominay have been told they are part of Erik ten Hag’s squad ahead of the new season, but United will not stand in their way if they want to leave and the club receives offers which match their valuation.
United’s valuation for Maguire and McTominay is around £40m each and Ten Hag would be keen to sign replacements if they leave. The departures of Fred and Donny van de Beek are two other potential sources of funds for new signings ahead of the start of the 2023-24 season this weekend.
There is interest in Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat and defender Jonny Evans is training with the club following his release from Leicester City at the end of last season.
Sources have told ESPN that United are keeping their options open with Evans, who signed a short-term deal to allow him to play matches during preseason, and have not ruled out offering the 35-year-old a one-year contract. He is due to hold talks with Ten Hag this week.
United have already exceeded their summer budget with the arrivals of Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund for a combined £165m ($209m).
Ten Hag’s team, which finished third in the Premier League last season, open up this year’s campaign against Wolves on Aug. 14.
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Finally 6th signing confirmed as Done deal as 25-year-old star currently undergoing medical ahead of potential move to Manchester United, announcement in the next few minutes
Manchester United are currently conducting medical tests on Altay Bayindir ahead of a potential move to bring him to Old Trafford this summer.
According to a report from The Athletic, Manchester United have been pursuing the Fenerbahce goalkeeper for a while now, but want some clarification on back problems that the 25-year-old has suffered with before signing him.
United boss Erik ten Hag wants a top-class backup for Andre Onana, and Bayindir may well be the man for the job.
The Turkey international is very highly regarded in his homeland, and would be a superb number two for the Red Devils.
However, the Fenerbahce ace moving to Manchester is far from a foregone conclusion…
Should United be satisfied with the outcome of the medical tests, they will be able to sign him for just over £4 million, according to a report from The Athletic.
Standing at 6ft 6in tall, the Turkey international is a very good shot-stopper indeed, and he is commanding in the air.
In 145 games for Fenerbahce, Bayindir has conceded only 162 goals and has kept 44 clean sheets in the process.
The 25-year-old would not be good enough to be the number one goalkeeper at Old Trafford in my opinion, but he’s more than adequate to serve as United’s backup option.
If Manchester United sign Altay Bayindir for £4 million this summer, I think that will be a decent deal for the Premier League giants.
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BREAKING – Man Utd have ‘new Mason Greenwood announcement plan after Spur match’ after speaking with staff
BREAKING – Man Utd have ‘new Mason Greenwood announcement plan after Spur match’ after speaking with staff
Sources claim that Manchester United has developed a new Mason Greenwood announcement plan after delaying a decision over his public future. United CEO Richard Arnold is postponing the disclosure of the investigation’s conclusions as harsh criticism intensifies
Arnold, who has been given final approval by the Glazers, reportedly had an announcement confirming Greenwood’s return scheduled for Friday, August 4th.
However, United was anxious to inform key parties, including the women’s team, sponsors, and the fan advisory board, in the days preceding the announcement.
The postponement was largely due to the club’s female players, three of whom are now in Australia training for the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday.
Since then, United has emphasized that no decision has been made definitively and has been under heavy fire over rumors of Greenwood’s impending readmission.
In response, The Athletic reports that United executives held crisis discussions on Thursday and Friday, with some club employees being wary of a comeback.
Some United employees have even mentioned feeling “shame” about the incident, and some have even discussed retiring as a result
BReAKING – Man Utd have ‘new Mason Greenwood announcement plan after Spur match’ after speaking with staff
Fans have also voiced their opinions by emailing Arnold to express their distaste of Greenwood’s comeback.
In response, United said that while they are’very attentive’ to the opinions of their supporters, they ‘also think that the verdict in this instance should be based primarily on the investigation’s findings.
The story questions whether United’s decision would be impacted by the outpouring of emotion on social media.
The 21-year-old forward’s future is currently expected to be revealed by the end of August, according to the staff.
Since his arrest in January 2022, when a video and pictures of an alleged sexual assault appeared online, Greenwood hasn’t participated in any United games or training sessions.
In October of that year, Greenwood was charged with attempted rape, coercive behavior, and assault resulting in actual bodily damage. He denied each and every charge.
Because “there was no longer a realistic possibility of conviction” as a result of “a combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and additional material,” the Crown Prosecution Service dismissed all charges in February of this year.
On February 2, United announced that an internal investigation into Greenwood’s future at Old Trafford had begun.
Now that process is over, all that’s left is for a statement and confirmation to take place behind closed doors.
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Manchester United claim they are yet to reach a final decision on Mason Greenwood’s future amid reports Chief Executive Richard Arnold had told Old Trafford staff he was due to return.
Greenwood, 21, has not played for Manchester United since January 2022 – when the youngster was arrested with charges including attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm to follow. Those charges were dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in February.
That is when United started conducting their own internal investigation into the matter.
The club has not released a statement on the matter since then. Well, until today…
United day a final decision has yet to be reached – but that is probably one of the worst kept secrets in football.
The statement from Manchester United read: “Following the dropping of all charges against Mason Greenwood in February 2023, Manchester United has conducted a thorough investigation into the allegations made against him.
“This has drawn on extensive evidence and context not in the public domain, and we have heard from numerous people with direct involvement or knowledge of the case. Throughout this process, the welfare and perspective of the alleged victim has been central to the club’s inquiries, and we respect her right to lifelong anonymity.
“We also have responsibilities to Mason as an employee, as a young person who has been with the club since the age of seven, and as a new father with a partner. The fact-finding phase of our investigation is now complete, and we are in the final stages of making a decision on Mason’s future.
“Contrary to media speculation, that decision has not yet been made and is currently the subject of intensive internal deliberation. Responsibility ultimately rests with the Chief Executive Officer. Once made, the decision will be communicated and explained to the club’s internal and external stakeholders.”
United’s statement came after a report from The Athletic suggested Richard Arnold told the club’s executive leadership of Greenwood’s imminent return.
The report claims the proposed date of the public announcement was due to be August 4 – but that was obviously delayed.
There were protests against Greenwood’s possible reintegration before United’s Premier League open against Wolves on Monday night.
Aside from the obvious morality issue, this is only going to make for more hostility from the home and away crowds at matches, which is why I can’t believe the club can’t see how troublesome it’s going to be when Greenwood eventually returns.
The club can expect to recieve a huge backlash for this.
