Manchester United are gearing up for a productive summer transfer window as manager Michael Carrick prepares for his first full season in charge. Having guided the club back into the Champions League, Carrick is eager to make several key signings with only eight weeks until the return of club football. United have already agreed a deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, who is expected to complete his move after the World Cup. It has been widely reported that Carrick wants to add at least one more playmaker before the end of the window, with Alex Scott, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali all linked in recent weeks.
Alex Scott Transfer Decision Made
According to The Sun, Manchester United are not currently planning to make a move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, who is reportedly valued at around £80 million. The 22-year-old is attracting more concrete interest from Arsenal, who have already enquired about his availability but were quickly rebuffed by Bournemouth, who are reluctant to lose him this summer. United's hierarchy are not actively pursuing the player at this stage.
£85m Agreement Reached for Mateus Fernandes
Mateus Fernandes has reportedly agreed an £85 million move to Tottenham Hotspur, who have successfully beaten United to his signature. According to The Athletic, Spurs submitted the highest offer in negotiations with West Ham, while United were unwilling to match the valuation. United are now preparing to shift focus to other targets, and it remains to be seen if they will revise their stance on Scott after missing out on Fernandes.
Amorim Wants Martinez Reunion at AC Milan
Ruben Amorim is eager to bring Lisandro Martinez with him to AC Milan this summer, according to MilanNews.it. The former United boss wants to sign a left-footed central defender and has earmarked Martinez as the ideal candidate. There is only a year remaining on the 28-year-old's current contract, although United have the option to extend it by a further 12 months.
