Man Utd transfer news live Fernandes contract and De Ligt deal agreed (2024)

Bruno Fernandes 'agrees' United contract extension

Reports from Fabrizio Romano indicate Bruno Fernandes has 'agreed' a new contract.

The extension is thought to be until 2027 - with another year option included for United.

As a result, Fernandes will find himself among the club's top-level earners.

The Manchester Evening News are chasing this story up with more to follow;

Surprise update in Ivan Toney transfer pursuit

United-linked Ivan Toney is doing the rounds on social media, once again.

The 28-year-old frontman could leave Brentford for £40million this summer.

But what about a potential move to Saudi Arabia instead?

Interest from the Gulf state has been flagged-up by Fabrizio Romano in his latest X post. Al Ahli are said to have been monitoring the England striker dating back to the January transfer window.

Scott McTominay transfer betting odds - Bet365

United have rejected offers from Fulham for Scott McTominay this summer and continue to regard the Scotland international as an important first-team player. Here are the latest betting odds from Bet365 regarding his future;

Fulham - 11/10

To stay at United - 11/10

Galatasaray - 10/1

Tottenham - 10/1

Celtic - 12/1

West Ham - 16/1

*Odds were correct at 10:00 on August 11. Subject to change.

Erik ten Hag shares Casemiro transfer update

It wouldn't have been beyond question to see Casemiro leave Old Trafford this summer.

However, when speaking to the media at Wembley on Saturday afternoon, United manager Erik ten Hag offered up an update on the Brazil star who he expects to stay put amid transfer interest from Saudi Arabia and other lucrative markets;

Case has had a pre-season so he's very fit in this moment. As a team, we work very good together, that makes it easier for Case. He's a great football player and he can bring his skills in and you say he's important for the game for our team. I don't have any idea or signal if not [that he could leave]. We are very happy with him.

Real Madrid to target Diogo Dalot in 2025 - reports

One right-back incoming and one right-back, seemingly, about to depart.

But will there be another change in that position at United next summer?

Reports from Give Me Sport flag up fresh interest in Diogo Dalot.

Spanish giants Real Madrid are thought to admire the Portugal international. Dalot, 25, is claimed to have been earmarked by key figures at the Santiago Bernabeu as a longer-term replacement for Dani Carvajal. it's said they will swoop in 2025.

Who should United keep or sell this summer?

Aaron Wan-Bissaka is, seemingly, set to leave for West Ham in order to make room for Noussair Mazraoui in the United squad. But there could be further sales sanctioned by Ineos this summer. You can share your thoughts on what should happen below;

Full story on Matthijs de Ligt transfer agreement

Even if you had your head fully in match mode on Saturday afternoon, there's no way you would have missed this one. However, it was a hugely significant breakthrough for United in their latest recruitment drive. Matthijs de Ligt had already verbally agreed personal terms last month, but Bayern Munich have now accepted a £41million offer for him.

De Ligt will be followed closely from the Allianz Arena by Noussair Mazraoui.

Read the full story here >>>

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Good morning and welcome back to our dedicated transfers blog.

The Manchester Evening News will have you covered at every step with the latest news, views and rumours from Old Trafford and beyond. Liam Wood in the chair first up on Sunday morning. It has been quite a hectic 24 hours for United on and off the pitch with two more signings incoming.

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25 goal target set for strikers

Former United striker Andy Cole has set a target of 25 goals for Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee this season.

Speaking to Betfred, he said:

“Everybody needs a full pre-season. When you miss a pre-season, or you miss a couple of weeks, you’re always going to be playing catch up. When you go into the season playing catch up, then it becomes a little bit difficult because everybody else is a couple of weeks in front of you.

“Against Arsenal in pre-season, Rasmus looked fit and strong coming back from the Euros and those are his assets anyway because he’s a physical, old fashioned centre-forward. I spoke to him briefly and he’s looking forward to the new season. There’s no doubt that he just wants to go out there and score as many goals as possible. Manchester United for a while haven’t had a striker that has scored 25 goals in a season, so it has to be one of Rasmus or Zirkzee or the pair of them could hopefully get 15 goals each and then you have others chipping in around them. "

Casemiro staying could affect another deal

With Ten Hag confident that Casemiro will be staying at Old Trafford it is difficult to see how the Reds will be able to complete a deal for PSG's Manuel Ugarte.

The Uruguayan wants to move to Old Trafford and he is on United's radar but without money coming in from midfield player sales, it is difficult to see how the Reds would be able to drum up the funds to sign Ugarte permanently.

PSG may be open to a loan move considering Joao Neves has joined them and this now appears the only way to get the midfielder through the door.

What Ten Hag had to say about United's defence

Following the defeat on penalties to City in the Community Shield, Ten Hag was asked by reporters about his defence ahead of the imminent arrivals of De Ligt and Mazraoui.

It’s clear we have the problems and we have to work, the players have to work to be available and the staff have to work. Together it should be a good collaboration with the players who are available.

Wan-Bissaka development green lights next transfer

With Wan-Bissaka set for his medical at the London Stadium tomorrow, United can now press ahead with the next transfer after De Ligt.

Mazraoui's arrival at Old Trafford has been dependent on Wan-Bissaka being sold and with that move in its final stages now, the Reds have got the green light to push ahead for the Moroccan.

Wan-Bissaka move edges closer

It is being widely reported this evening that Aaron Wan-Bissaka is set for a medical at West Ham tomorrow ahead of his transfer to the London club.

Wan-Bissaka will travel down to the capital tomorrow morning before undertaking his medical tomorrow afternoon.

Ten Hag addresses Casemiro's future

United manager Erik ten Hag has expressed his desire to keep Casemiro at Old Trafford this summer and that no offers are on the table for him at this stage.

He told reporters:

I don’t have any signal he won’t stay at the club. We are very happy with that.

De Ligt and Mazraoui do not feature for Bayern

Unsurprisingly considering their impending exits to United, neither De Ligt nor Mazraoui featured for Bayern against Spurs this evening.

The Bavarian club beat Tottenham 3-2 in North London but both defenders were unused substitutes for the fixture.

Bayern fans unhappy to see De Ligt go

While Scholes is concerned United could be signing a 'second rate' defender this summer, it appears the Bayern fanbase are concerned that De Ligt will be leaving the club.

In July, the Munich fanbase launched a petition to try and keep the defender at the club. The petition has more than 70,000 signatures to date.

The appeal on the petition reads:

We all want Matthijs de Ligt to stay at FC Bayern Munich! He has proven that he‘s a world class defender, probably the best in our squad. There is a reason why he was elected as our best player in the 2022/23 season. Furthermore he is only 24 years old and has a bright future ahead, which he is going to use to fulfill his huge potential. Despite his young age, Mattha is already very mature and has a great mentality which will definitely make him a leading figure in defence and probably a competitor for captaincy in some years. His ability to speak English, German and Dutch fluently would help him a lot for that. With 19 years he already brought Ajax Amsterdam to the UCL semi finals as captain. Selling Matthijs de Ligt would be an absolutely horrible decision and we would definitely regret it. That‘s why we use our voice to call attention that we will NOT make this mistake!

Mazraoui close to joining

As well as the impending arrival of De Ligt, his Bayern teammate Mazraoui is also closing in on an arrival at Old Trafford.

A fee of £17m has been agreed with the German club for the full-back who is seen as the replacement for Wan-Bissaka at Old Trafford.

The English defender is closing in on a transfer to West Ham.

De Ligt and Mazraoui on the bench for Bayern

United's two impending signings are in the UK as Bayern Munich wrap up their pre-season preparations against Tottenham.

Both De Ligt and Mazraoui have been named on the bench for the game.

What Ten Hag said after defeat

Ten Hag has spoken to ITV Sport after losing the Community Shield and he was pleased with how his team played against City.

Yes that is definitely tough to take. We have to take this, you have to feel pain now as it will give us more motivation to do better. I think we could have been further ahead. We managed to be on an equal level with City. We put pressure on the ball and in position we were overloading in midfield. We had some great spells and made chances from those positions.

Why United would want Ferguson

At 19, Ferguson fits the profile of striker that United would want to add to their squad.

Even as a teenager, Ferguson has incredible strength and his stature is that of a player older than him.

He had a difficult season last year which ended early in April due to an ankle injury.

In 27 Premier League appearances, Ferguson scored six goals including a hat-trick against Newcastle.

City win Community Shield

United have lost on penalties in the Community Shield.

With the shootout down to sudden death, Evans blazed his penalty over the bar and Akanji scored his to win the game 7-6.

Earlier in the shootout Bernardo Silva had his penalty saved as did Jadon Sancho.

Full time in the Community Shield

United have drawn 1-1 with City in the Community Shield at Wembley.

The match will now go straight to penalties.

You can follow the shootout in full here.

GOAL CITY

City are on level terms in the Community Shield.

Bernardo Silva beats Facundo Pellistri at the back post to fire a header beyond Andre Onana.

The match is entering added time and you can follow its conclusion here.

GOAL UNITED

United have broke the deadlock against City in the Community Shield.

A brilliant run by Garnacho sees him cut inside and fire the ball into the bottom corner beyond the dive of Ederson.

Less than ten minutes remaining at Wembley Stadium, you can follow the remainder of the action here.

United 'preparing' £50m bid for Ferguson

According to the Daily Star, United are preparing to launch a late £50m offer for Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson.

It is believed the Reds are concerned Chelsea will swoop in for the Republic of Ireland international meaning they would be open to making an approach for the striker this window.

Dan Ashworth knows Ferguson well and was behind the deal to sign the centre-forward during his time at the Amex.

Scholes concerned about De Ligt deal

Earlier this week, United legend Paul Scholes provided a word of caution about Ten Hag's pursuit of De Ligt and expressed doubts that he is the answer to the defensive issues.

He told The Overlap's Fan Debate:

With Man United, we’re talking about players who can’t get into their team. He’s [De Ligt] not playing for them [Bayern], that has to be a big concern, especially when Eric Dier is playing in front of him. That is a massive concern for me. When you’re bringing in players for £40m-£50m just because he’s played for him two or three years ago. Juventus got rid of him, he wasn’t good enough there and he obviously hasn’t been good enough at Bayern Munich. He’s coming to us almost like a second-rate defender.

Half-time in the Community Shield

Not much to report on from Wembley this afternoon as the two teams head into the break level.

City started off the brighter but Amad and Rashford have both had opportunities to score but dragged there efforts wide.

United growing into the game ahead of the second half.

De Ligt offer accepted

So the big news, other than the events at Wembley, is that United have had an offer of £42m accepted for De Ligt.

The Bayern defender has been out of favour in Bavaria and the Reds have offered him the opportunity to rediscover his form at Old Trafford.

De Ligt is a player Ten Hag knows well having coached him during his time at Ajax.

Good afternoon

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My name is Jack Flintham and I will be bringing you all the latest transfer news with a double deal edging closer.

I will also be providing semi-regular updates on the Community Shield between United and City. If you wish to follow that game more closely, you can do so here.