Manchester United Agree Deal to Sign Netherlands International

Manchester United Agree Deal to Sign Netherlands International

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:05 PM
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  • Manchester United are closing in on a transfer deal for Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia
  • Malacia was said to be on the verge of joining French giants, Lyon, before United hijacked the transfer
  • The Dutchman's potential move to Old Trafford has been described as imminent, with Feyenoord's sporting director confirming the youngster could join United

Manchester United have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia this summer.

United are yet to sign any new player during the ongoing summer transfer window, with new manager, Erik ten Hag, desperate to kick off a rebuild at Old Trafford.

Tyrell Malacia, Nations League, Stadion Feyenoord. Photo by Geert van Erven.
Tyrell Malacia in action during a UEFA Nations League match between the Netherlands and Wales at the Stadion Feyenoord. Photo by Geert van Erven.
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However, the Red Devils are said to be close to landing the signature of Malacia, with the Dutchman's move to Old Trafford described as "imminent."

Metro UK reports Ten Hag is eager to add the 22-year-old within his ranks ahead of the new season.

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The Dutch international is also said to have courted interest from Newcastle United and French giants, Lyon, who were believed to be favourites to sign him.

Man United hijack Lyon move for Malacia

While Malacia was said to be on his way to Lyon, fresh reports suggest that Man United have hijacked the transfer and the youngster will move to Old Trafford instead.

Voetbal International reports that Feyenoord have already agreed a deal with Man United and the decision is now down to Malacia to decide on who to join between United and Lyon.

The development has since been confirmed by Feyenoord sporting director Frank Arnesen who announced that a deal is in place.

"The agreement is there. We are now waiting for Tyrell [Malacia]. If he says yes, then a transfer to Manchester United is imminent," he was quoted saying.

Nottingham Forest agree deal to sign Man United keeper

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Nottingham Forest are close to signing Man United shot-stopper Dean Henderson this summer.

Forest are said to be willing to pay Henderson's weekly wages of £100,000-a-week for the entire 2022/23 season when he joins them on loan.

The Englishman's imminent Old Trafford exit comes at a time he failed to nail a starting role at the Manchester club.

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