DEAL CLOSE: Transfer expert confirmed Man United set to announce the signing of £50m Star in the next few hours, medical and everything to be done today – Here we go

If Manchester United’s leaders hope to see their team contending for the title the following season, they have work to do in the transfer market.

Erik ten Hag’s team kicks off their season six days before they take on Manchester City in the Community Shield Final on Saturday, which takes place at home against Fulham in the Premier League.

Joshua Zirkzee might start in Rasmus Hojlund’s place, but rumours have it that the team is worried about his inexperience in the English premier league and may ease him into the game rather than give him a starting position.

Leny Yoro, United’s lone other summer acquisition to date, is also sidelined due to a fractured metatarsal, thus Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans, or Victor Lindelof will likely accompany Lisandro Martinez in the backfield.

Last night, rumours circulated that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and associates intended to sabotage AC Milan’s pursuit of Youssouf Fofana, who according to Fabrizio Romano is “100%” likely to depart AS Monaco prior to the deadline.

United increases signing attempts for Fofana
Since the two teams haven’t come to a firm decision regarding his sale, United can try their luck at trying to talk the French international to go from his preferred San Siro to Old Trafford.

They “presented their projects and plans” to Fofana approximately two to three weeks ago, according to Florian Plettenberg, but they have only lately gotten in touch with his agents to see if a deal would be possible.

The 25-year-old, who StatmanDave described as a “complete midfielder,” participated in three games during France’s Euro 2024 campaign. He did not enter the game during their semifinal loss to eventual tournament winners Spain.