Man United: Five summer transfers Red Devils could seal this window

Man United: Five summer transfers Red Devils could seal this window

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:45 PM

- Man Utd ae in the market for prospective new signings

- The EPL side has completed just two signings ahead of the closure of the transfer window

- They however continue to be linked with sensational summer transfers involving top football stars

Manchester United are peculiarly having one of the most inactive summer transfer windows in their recent history.

The Premier League giants have sealed just two signings in Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka with the transfer deadline approaching approaching.

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Whereas right-back Wan-Bissaka fills a position that has been a huge problem at club post Sir Alex Ferguson reign, it remains to be seen how much of a part James will play.

United ended the 2018/19 season without any trophy, enduring a turbulent campaign that saw them finish sixth in the league.

With no Champions League football next season, it was expected the Old Trafford outfit would be the most active this window in slotting in new legs that can help the side compete for titles.

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The Red Devils remain in desperate need for a midfielder, a centre-back and a prolific striker to replace Romelu Lukaku who has fallen out of favour.

As it stands, the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer-tutored side is looking at five players who could come in before the window shuts on Tuesday, August 8.

TUKO.co.ke now looks at five transfers Man Utd could still do as time runs out:

Harry Maguire (Leicester)

The transfer of the englishman is expected to go right to the wire as Leicester continue to play hardball.

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The Foxes are insisting on a fee in the region of £90million that would make the defender the world’s most expensive defender.

But with Maguire keen on the move, it still remains between the two clubs coming to an agreement.

Bruno Fernandes (Sporting Lisbon)

The Portuguese star has widely been linked with a switch to United this summer.

Fernandes enjoyed a stunning campaign with Sporting that saw him net 20 league goals from midfield and chip setting up another 13.

The Portugal outfit is said to be demanding around £62m, and the price tag would not be a problem for United.

Sergej Milinkvovic-Savic (Lazio)

The trasnfer of Milinkovic-Savic to United is the most bizarre one, with reports suggesting the club would only sign him if Paul Pogba leaves.

But with interest in Fernandes reportedly fading, the Lazio star is an obvious alternative given his links to Old Trafford in the past.

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United are understood to be willing to pay around £70million plus more in add-ons to land the services of the 24-year-old whose departure from Lazio is said to be imminent.

Sean Longstaff (Newcastle)

The Newcastle midfielder continues to be linked with a switch to Old Trafford.

Reports say the Red Devils are currently preparing a £30m bid, despite Newcastle owner Mike Ashley warning the player is not on sale.

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While he would probably struggle to nail a regular first-team spot immediately, he would still make an ideal option in the midfield whenever Solskjaer is short of depth.

Paulo Dybala (Juventus)

This one has is the most surprising one as it comes a little out of the blue.

However, it is understood United are in already in discussions with Juventus over a possible deal that would see Romelu Lukaku move to Juve.

Tottenham are the other EPL side understood to be interested in the Argentina international.

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Fred Kennedy has a Bachelor's degree in journalism (Daystar University), currently working as a Sports Editor. He has more than five years of experience in digital journalism.
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