Manchester United transfer news: Noussair Mazraoui, Martin Zubimendi and more

Manchester United look to bolster their defence and midfield with the potential signings of Bayern Munich right-back Noussair Mazraoui and Actual Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.

United’s summer time enterprise was ignited by the signings of Dutch ahead Joshua Zirkzee from Bologne and French centre-back Leny Yoro from Lille earlier this window.

Nonetheless, after strengthening his choices with the addition of two younger abilities, Erik ten Hag is now eager to enhance the stability of his aspect by bringing in two confirmed, extra skilled operators.

Moroccan defender Mazraoui has been focused as a potential alternative for right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who has been linked with a transfer to Inter Milan.

In response to talkSPORT, United and Bayern have agreed on a payment of between £15m and £20m for the 26-year-old to hitch the Reds.

A transfer to Outdated Trafford would additionally signify the previous Ajax defender’s debut season within the Premier League, after amassing 38 appearances in Germany from when he joined Bundesliga juggernauts again in 2022.

Elsewhere, United have partially turned their consideration away from Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte and, as an alternative, wish to signal Zubimendi for a reported payment of round £50m, in keeping with Spanish newspaper El Nacional.

Whereas Ugarte stays a goal, United are but to make a proposal that meets Sociedad’s valuation of £60m for the Uruguay worldwide.

In a deal value as much as £59m, Ten Hag has already splashed out on Yoro however nonetheless desires set to spend an identical quantity on Zubimendi.

The 25-year-old has made 144 appearances for Sociedad as a defensive midfielder, and got here on for Spain’s captain, Rodri, within the Euro 2024 ultimate towards England.

Joao Neves, a extremely touted Portuguese midfielder, is one other identify that has been linked with United.

Nonetheless, the 19-year-old, who at the moment performs for Benfica, is in excessive demand amongst European heavyweights, as PSG and Arsenal have additionally expressed an curiosity in signing the teen.

However with a launch clause in extra of £100m, one has to query whether or not a transfer to the Premier League is sensible.

Youssouf Fofana, a seemingly extra reasonably priced choice, may very well be the best alternative for Casemiro, who is predicted to depart Outdated Trafford this summer time.

There is no such thing as a scarcity of curiosity for the Frenchman, although, with each AC Milan and West Ham having reportedly submitted bids to signal the midfielder from AS Monaco.