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Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Ismaila Sarr hijack, done deal, surprise loan
Manchester United have entered the last week of the summer transfer window and are still looking to get business done. The Red Devils announced the signing of Carlos Baleba to much fanfare in midweek, but Michael Carrick still wants to add even more fresh talent to the United squad.
TL;DR
- Manchester United is active in the final week of the summer transfer window, with Carlos Baleba being their latest signing.
- The club is seeking to sign a left-back, with Lewis Hall proving too expensive and alternatives like Alejandro Balde, David Raum, Jorge Salinas, and Ferdi Kadioglu being considered.
- Ismaila Sarr is a target for Manchester United, but Liverpool has reportedly submitted a £60m bid, potentially hijacking the deal.
- Matheus Nunes has been named the best performer in the Premier League by data analysis, ahead of Bruno Fernandes and Erling Haaland.
- Chido Obi Martin is being monitored by Dutch club Feyenoord, who are interested in a loan deal.
- Manchester United's next five Premier League fixtures are listed, starting with Ipswich Town at home on September 30th.
- Alejandro Balde has informed Barcelona he wishes to stay, ending transfer speculation.
- Bruno Fernandes won the PFA Player of the Year award but stated he would trade it for a team trophy.
- Myles Lewis-Skelly remains a target despite Mikel Arteta expecting him to stay at Arsenal.
- The club's next two transfer targets after Baleba are believed to be a left-back and another forward.