United’s clear transfer window schedule gives them an edge over rivals like Mancity and Arsenal

Manchester United are closing in on their latest key summer transfer target, but that hasn’t been the case for some of their Premier League rivals.
Andre Onana has already shown his winning mentality and his commitment to Erik ten Hag’s style of play in pre-season by replacing long-serving number one David De Gea. In midfield, United were looking to bring in Mason Mount from Chelsea, with the manager telling the 24-year-old he expects to become an important part of his squad.

The imminent arrival of Rasmus Hojlund means United can finally add a much-needed striker to their ranks, ensuring there are no major gaps in the squad. And the deal will close early with the season opener still over a week away.
United will be looking to close the gap to champions Manchester City and ensure they remain in the top four despite a surge of competition. And on the transfer front, it’s mixed for the rivals. READ: Manchester United’s possible 20-man Premier League squad against Wolves includes Rasmus Hojlund

Manchester City signed by winning the treble last season and have not strengthened significantly this summer. But they have added two impressive signings, with a fee now agreed for Josko Gvardiol and his Croatian team-mate Mateo Kovacic who has already arrived to bolster the midfield.

But the departure of former captain Ilkay Gundogan, who left for Barcelona and Riyad Mahrez for Saudi Arabian Al-Ahli, means they could still have some work to do this summer. There are also doubts over the future of Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva as Pep Guardiola looks to maintain the high level of recent years.
Liverpool also had a summer of change, with influential figures such as Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Roberto Firmino and James Milner all leaving the club.

Jurgen Klopp has brought in Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and Dominik Szoboszlai from Leipzig, but it could take time for their revamped midfielder to take root as the Merseysiders also pursue Romeo Lavia from Southampton. Jurgen Klopp’s side missed out on a top four spot last season and will hope they have the strength this season to continue their chase for the Champions League places.

One club that would claim to have equaled United’s success this summer is Arsenal. The Gunners took a surprise title shot last season and the North London club have redoubled their ambitions to play at the top of the league.
The £105m deal for Declan Rice was a statement of intent from Mikel Arteta, who signed versatile Ajax defender Jurrien Timber and risked changing Kai Havertz’s fortunes following his move to Chelsea. However, it remains to be seen how much the loss of Granit Xhaka will affect Arsenal’s midfield and whether Havertz’s gamble will ultimately

Newcastle finished in the top four last season but have been relatively quiet in the transfer market, given they face the demands of Champions League football next season. Sandro Tonali was a marquee signing from AC Milan and Harvey Barnes is a clear upgrade on Allan Saint-Maximin but competing in Europe with relatively the same set of players will prove a challenge.

There are big questions to be asked about Chelsea and Tottenham. Since taking over at Stamford Bridge this summer, Mauricio Pochettino has been tasked with trimming down a bloated squad, while adding new signings Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson to strengthen their attack. After disastrously finishing in the bottom half last term, Chelsea have ground to make up.

Tottenham fans look to have embraced new manager Ange Postecoglou and will hope James Maddison and new goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario can help propel them back up the table, without the added pressure of European football. But any success surely hinges on Harry Kane’s future. The England captain will seemingly be given a decision to make after emerging as a serious target for Bayern Munich.

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Manchester United are looking to bolster their attacking side with a top striker on their shortlist this summer – although top target Harry Kane may not be for them

Manchester United’s summer priority remains adding a great No.9 to solve their goalscoring problems.
The Red Devils have enjoyed a productive season, returning to the top four and winning silver, but their issues remain clear. Erik ten Hag has many areas to manage in his squad, but signing a striker capable of taking Marcus Rashford’s goal is crucial.
Harry Kane has been heavily linked with the Tottenham dismissal but other alternatives are also being sought. Ten Hag spent over £200m in his first year and may need similar funds if he is to close the gap with neighbors Manchester City. Here’s the latest transfer news from Old Trafford.

Kane unrealistic bid dropped

The club dropped their pursuit of Kane after refusing to meet Daniel Levy’s demands for the Tottenham striker.
Kane was high on the Red Devils’ summer transfer shortlist, with a well-known striker among Erik ten Hag’s priorities. The England captain was seen as a realistic candidate with just one year remaining on his contract in north London.

However, a move to Old Trafford now looks highly unlikely. According to The Guardian, the Red Devils have pulled out of the race to sign him.
The reason for the move is that the club hierarchy consider the fee Spurs would charge for signing Kane to be ‘unrealistic’. Tottenham chairman Levy is keen to stay with him and would be willing to risk him leaving on a free transfer when his contract expires next summer.
The club gives the green light to an alternative

Although the Red Devils are expected to be without Kane, they have been given the green light for Dusan Vlahovic, with Juventus retracting previous claims he is not for sale.

“There are not many alternatives to Kane for Man Utd,” Saha said. “Victor Osimhen is an obvious one at the moment, though, he’s scoring a lot of goals for Napoli. Very fit, very strong and agile. But it may take him more time to adapt.

The Serie A duo aren’t the only ones on Saha’s radar, but the pair have caught the eye this term. Osimhen is the leading scorer in Serie A, helping Napoli win their first league title since 1990, while 20-year-old talent Hojlund scored five goals in two Euro 2024 qualifiers for Denmark in March.

Another man linked with a move is Randal Kolo Muani. The Eintracht Frankfurt star scored for his country at the World Cup, but won’t come cheap with Bayern Munich also linked.

“I think Randal Muani would be a very good signing for Man Utd,” Saha added. “Not only as a number 9, he can play either side of a three. He’s a very clever player, very quick, sharp with his feet and very intelligent.

“He’s already established a good link with Kylian Mbappe for France. He’s aware of everything, he has the talent to go short or long, he’s very clever and he will be a real danger in the Premier League if he comes, especially with [Marcus] Rashford and [Jadon] Sancho.”

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If Shiekh Jassim’s takeover is successful, Mbappe may depart PSG this summer in a transfer that would be considered a blockbuster. Man United may be one of his possible destinations.

It may seem unlikely that Kylian Mbappe will join Manchester United, but you can bet your bottom Qatari Riyal that Sheikh Jassim, a potential owner of the Reds, would love to bring the Frenchman to Old Trafford.

The possibility that Mbappe won’t exercise the one-year option on his PSG contract, which would allow him to leave for free after 12 months, has cast doubt on the future of the young player. When the player posted on social media that he was content in Paris for the upcoming season, it complicated matters.

This path has been traveled before with Mbappe, and it resulted in a new €630 million contract and, reportedly, a voice in the decisions made by the French giants. Only a small number of people could afford to enter into any potential deals this summer, and Real Madrid of Spain would be the clear favorites.

They’ve previously pursued him, and they have the resources and reputation in Europe to entice the 24-year-old. Right now, it’s difficult to imagine United’s financial limitations allowing them to make a move for Mbappe, and that’s without considering whether the superstar would even be interested.

But if Sheikh Jassim prevails in his bid to take control of the Reds, the goalposts may move. He would bring considerable financial clout, and earlier this season, reports claimed he saw Mbappe as the ideal player to sign.

As the current PSG is owned by Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani through Qatar Sports Investments, Mbappe would also be aware of what to anticipate. As the crown jewel of Paris, Mbappe has interacted with the owners. It helps to understand the way things are done while also highlighting possible parallels to Sheikh Jassim’s potential work style at United.

Mbappe, of course, also shone for France at the World Cup in Qatar, where they lost to Argentina in the championship game despite Mbappe scoring three goals and winning the golden boot. His star is shining brightly all over the world, and he would bring enormous commercial potential to wherever he goes next.