Manchester United have time left to make further additions to their squad after already making significant additions in midfield. The start of the new Premier League season is barely a week away, with Michael Carrick set to lead his team against AC Milan in the final pre-season friendly on Saturday.
One week later, United face newly promoted Hull City in their Premier League opener. Last season's third-place finishers have already made additions, but more could follow before the transfer window shuts.
Leicester wonderkid 'prefers' United
Leicester City youngster Louis Page would prefer to join Manchester United if given the choice between them and Arsenal, according to The Athletic. Page won the Championship's Apprentice of the Year award last season, following in the footsteps of England internationals Jude Bellingham and Lewis Cook.
Page, 18, made 18 appearances in the Championship last season. The central midfielder came off the bench for the Foxes in their Carabao Cup first round game last weekend but could yet leave during this window. If he does move on, Page would follow young team-mate Jeremy Monga in swapping League One for the Premier League. England Under-19 winger Monga, who made his Premier League debut aged 15, has joined Manchester City in a deal worth £12.5million.
Salinas transfer stance clear
Manchester United will need to pay Jorge Salinas' release clause if they want to land the Spanish left-back. That would mean parting with just under £14m, a sum the club appear prepared to meet if it means beating Barcelona to the Racing Santander talent.
"A club has offered €14m for Jorge Salinas, and Racing have rejected it," Racing sporting director Chema Aragon said this week. "His release clause is €16 million, and the club will not budge from that figure."
United's links with Salinas come after Newcastle made it clear they have no plans to sell Lewis Hall. The 19-year-old Spaniard, who is under contract until 2029, was a regular starter last term as Racing won promotion back to La Liga.
