Manchester United have firmly dismissed rumours suggesting they are preparing an offer for Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero. The club is currently prioritising other areas of the squad and has no plans to sign a central defender this summer.
Rashford's Future Uncertain
Marcus Rashford's future remains unclear as Barcelona are reportedly hesitant to pay the £26 million purchase option to make his loan permanent. Despite interest from Bayern Munich, the forward is refusing to consider any other offers until a move to Spain is definitively off the table.
Midfield Targets
United are interested in signing West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes but refuse to meet the current asking price of £80 million. The club now faces tough competition from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain for his signature.
United are also weighing up an approach for goalkeeper Karl Darlow to provide experienced cover. His contract with Leeds United expires this summer, making him a cost-effective option. Former United keeper Sam Johnstone has also been linked.
Other Transfer News
Executives at Old Trafford remain confident they can beat rivals Manchester City to the signing of Elliot Anderson. However, Nottingham Forest are demanding a massive fee in excess of £105 million for the England international.
Bournemouth have placed a hefty £80 million valuation on Alex Scott to deter interest from clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool. The club is determined to keep the midfielder and hopes he will commit to a new contract soon.
Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba has reportedly spoken with United players about a potential move to Old Trafford. These discussions took place on the pitch after a match on the final day of the season.
Pre-Season Friendly Confirmed
United have officially confirmed their final pre-season friendly of the summer. Michael Carrick's side will travel to Poland to face AC Milan in Wroclaw on August 15.
