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MANCHESTER UNITED are set to undergo huge change during the summer transfer window.
And the club have made initial contact for the star signing of Viktor Gyokeres this summer!
Weeks after beating United in the Europa League final, Spurs are looking to deal another blow to Utd, as they attempt to HIJACK their move for Bryan Mbeumo.
Elsewhere, Rasmus Hojlund is not thinking about leaving the club this summer despite links to Italy.
In other news, Jadon Sancho is a potential target for Al-Hilal.
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Academy star's emotional goodbye
Outgoing centre-back Jack Kingdon has thanked everyone associated with United.
Kingdon was one of ten players released on Monday, and one of the six academy stars on the list.
He spent five years at United after joining the club as a 15-year-old from Morecambe.
The centre-back, who will turn 20 in November, was a regular fixture for the club's Under-18s and Under-21s during his time at Old Trafford.
Defensive reinforcements
United have joined a host of clubs looking at Udinese defender Oumar Solet.
The Mirror claims that Juventus, West Ham, Inter Milan and Napoli have also been watching the French centre-back this summer.
Udinese are thought to want more than £30m for their defender.
Gyokeres 'furious' with Sporting
According to reports, Viktor Gyokeres has been left "furious" with Sporting because the club have been demanding €80m (£67m) for him.
Previously, Sporting agreed that they would ask for £50m plus £8m in add-ons this summer.
The Swedish striker has allegedly removed Sporting's name from his Instagram bio.
Semenyo interest
United remain admirers of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo.
Tottenham have also stepped up their interest in the player.
Semenyo is also on the list at Liverpool this summer and is believed to favour playing for a Champions League club.
Elsewhere, United had a bid rejected for Brentford ace Bryan Mbeumo.
They are expected to follow up with another offer.
Bayern drop Kim Min-jae price
Kim Min-jae is attracting interest from Liverpool, Newcastle United and Chelsea, cites Caught Offside.
Bayern’s asking price for Kim has dropped from around €50 million to more like €35 million.
Football 365 also reports that Man United are one of the six 'offered' the North Korean defender.
Min-jae has fallen down the centre-back pecking order in Bavaria since arriving from Napoli in 2023, with Eric Dier usurping him in the ranks amongst Vincent Kompany and his coaches.
Bayern drop Kim Min-jae price
Long-time Man United target Kim Min-jae is attracting interest from Liverpool, Newcastle United and Chelsea.
Bayern’s asking price for Kim has dropped from around €50 million to more like €35 millon.
Football 365 cites that Man United are also one of the teams ‘offered’ the North Korean defender.
After a Scudetto-winning season with Napoli in 2023, Min-jae moved to Bayern with promise and expectation but has failed to live up to the desired level in his two seasons at the club, with Eric Dier usurping him in the centre-back ranks amongst Vincent Kompany and his coaches.
Post/pre-season preparations underway for Heaven
Talking about Ayden Heaven...
The Man United centre-back may not be on the training ground, but is still getting in his work when he can.
After picking up a serious leg injury in March, Heaven was able to recover towards the end of the season and join the team on their post-season tour to Asia.
The former Arsenal academy player has enjoyed a relatively productive season at Old Trafford and will look to build on that in Ruben Amorim's first full season in charge.
Man United needs and wants
After Bryan Mbeumo, Man United still want to sign a striker, a centre midfielder and a goalkeeper, the Guardian reports.
As we've bought to you today, Gyokeres and Ter Stegen are the latest names being linked to the forward and goalkeeper position, respectively.
Whilst, the midfield targets remain unknown.
Other reports have stated that the club is aware of needed reinforcement at the centre-back area, with the security of options aside from Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Ayden Heaven, undecided.
Man United make Gyokeres approach
Manchester United have made an initial bid for Sporting attacker Viktor Gyokeres, according to similar Sky Sports News sources that have reported on Mbeumo.
United are exploring the terms of a possible agreement.
Having managed Gyokeres at Sporting, head coach Ruben Amorim has a great deal of respect for him.
Regardless of what happens to Rasmus Hjolund, United is still looking for a striker.
The Danish international stated that he will compete for his spot next season and has no plans to leave the team despite links to Inter.
Man United 'optimistic' on Mbeumo deal
Manchester United are expected to go back in with an improved offer for Bryan Mbeumo and remain optimistic a deal can be struck, Dharmesh Sheth of Sky states.
Despite reports suggesting Thomas Frank will try and tempt Bryan Mbeumo to go to Spurs if he takes over as their new head coach, it’s understood the player wants to join United.
Released list
OFFICIAL: Man United confirm nine players will leave the club as free agents this summer, with goalkeeper Tom Heaton in talks over a new contract.
Christian Eriksen
Jonny Evans
Hubert Graczyk
Jack Kingdon
Victor Lindelof
Sam Murray
Tom Myles
James Nolan
Tom Wooster
Ter Stegen demanding payoff to facilitate exit
More from the developing Ter Stegen news...
The German international is demanding that Barcelona pay up his entire salary of €42M to leave the club, Diario SPORT reports.
His contract runs out in 2028, but Barça only want to pay him one-year's salary to terminate his deal.
Man United fans have been here before, as the story below will testify to.
'I will sign a new contract' - De Jong
Given that his current contract with Barcelona is about to expire next summer, midfielder Frenkie de Jong is certain he will sign a new one with the team.
“I think I will sign a new contract, but you can never say that with a hundred per cent certainty. If everything goes well, then it will happen,” the United target told Dutch outlet Voetbalzone.
“They want it and I want it, so normally you can work it out.”
Ter Stegen under United consideration
According to TEAMtalk via ESPN, Manchester United is considering a deal for Marc-André ter Stegen, the long-term goalkeeper for Barcelona.
Following André Onana's recent problems in goal, the team is reportedly looking into other keeper alternatives.
TeamTalk claims that Chelsea is also monitoring Ter Stegen, who just made his first-team comeback at Barça after a protracted injury absence.
Since joining the Spanish team in 2014, Ter Stegen has played in 291 La Liga games.
Palhinha intrest
Head coach Rúben Amorim wants to add a midfield player this summer, even though United's first priority has been to acquire new offensive players.
Matheus Cunha has joined, and Bryan Mbeumo should follow shortly.
According to reports from late last week, the club had expressed interest in João Palhinha, the defensive midfielder for Bayern Munich and another player from Portugal's Nations Legaue-winning team.
He did not, however, appear in the final.
The midfielder who Bayern acquired from Fulham for £46 million last summer is reportedly being pursued by United, but they are ready to let him go for £25 million because he was unable to adjust in Germany under Vincent Kompany.
ICYMI
Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot have won a trophy!
Despite their dismal club season, the Portuguese pair were triumphant in the Nations League as Fernandes captained Portugal to a win on penalties against Spain after Cristano Ronaldo went off after his equaliser in the second half.
Premier League rivals circle around Garnacho uncertainty
TyC Sports journalist Gastón Edul has produced a stunning revelation on Alejandro Garnacho's future.
In a talkshow stream interview, Edul said:"There are two Premier League teams that showed interest in him. Which ones? Chelsea and Arsenal."
Saudi chase Sancho
Jadon Sancho is wanted by Al-Hilal after missing out on Victor Osimhen, Foot Mercato states.
The English winger has had his obligated buy clause not taken up by Chelsea, and returns to Manchester United under a cloud of uncertainty.
Donnarumma in Manchester sights
Renovation is firmly underway for both Premier sides in Manchester as the pair looks to revamp his squad after respective underwhelming season.
City are in talks with numerous players after a busy winter window as the same intention continues into the summer.
Whilst, United have gone into full-rebuild mode: no one is safe and every market opportunity will be considered.
Gianluigi Donnarumma is set for talks with PSG over a new contract amid interest from Manchester United and Manchester City, L’Équipe reports.
The Champions League winning goalkeeper contract in Paris expires next summer.
All eyes on United, not Inter says Højlund
Rasmus Højlund's stagnated second season at Old Trafford has caught significant scrutiny.
Højlund, 22, notched four goals in the Premier League - which is down on his league tally from his debut season the year prior.
The Dane striker says he is not thinking about leaving Manchester United, despite being linked with a move to Inter Milan, talkSPORT states.
Morning reading
Includes more on Ronaldo's future
Ronaldo in tears
Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo scored and then broke down in tears as Portugal won the Nations League.
CR7 scored a 61st minute equaliser to make the score 2-2 against Spain.
It eventually forced penalties and Portugal won 5-3, with Alvaro Morata the only player to miss in the shootout.
Ronaldo could not watch the spot-kicks, hiding behind ex-United pal Diogo Dalot.
And when Ruben Neves converted the winner, the 40-year-old collapsed to the ground in tears.
Donna summer move may be hot stuff
PSG hero Gianluigi Donnarumma is amazingly being linked with interest from Manchester United, Man City or Real Madrid.
That's the claim tonight amid reports the new Champions League winners have made their first-choice keeper a take-it-or-leave-it offer to extend his contract.
Donnarumma, 26, is one of PSG's star men and has already won 73 Italian caps.
French outlet L’Equipe say the former AC Milan ace has been discussing a possible move to the Prem with his Azzurri squad-mates.
The two United giants have been mentioned, but Real are also said to be monitoring the situation.
Donnarumma certainly didn't quell speculation after PSG's 5-0 final romp against Inter Milan.
He said: “New deal or leaving? We will see what happens… I don't know."
Red Devils 'eye Samu'
Samu Aghebowa is emerging as a potential strike target for Manchester United.
Bryan Mbeumo and Viktor Gyokepres are the frontmen most tipped as options to follow in Wolves attacker Matheus Cunha.
But CaughtOffside claim Porto's twice-capped Spaniard Aghebowa, 21, is now a serious target for Premier League giants.
And that reportedly includes Ruben Amorim's United.
'Cunha & Mbeumo' ' ideal for Red Devils
An Old Trafford legend claims Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are perfect for Manchester United's shake-up.
Brazil attacker Cunha has arrived from Wolves, while United are reportedly battling Tottenham for Brentford striker Mbeumo.
Former England and Red Devils defender Gary Pallister believes the duo's top-flight pedigree is ideal - after Prem newcomers like Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have struggled.
Palister told compare.bet: "Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha are both fantastic players.
"Manchester United haven’t had that threat up front with both Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee having their struggles.
"Mbeumo and Cunha have already done it in the Premier League and they know exactly what it’s all about.
"The size of the club might need acclimatising to, but they're ready made for the Premier League.
They're well aware of everything that's going to be expected of them... and it's probably just what United need right now to give them a threat."