Man Utd reach ‘agreement’ for new signing as defender is eyed

Manchester United are busy preparing for the start of the new season. The Red Devils finished 3rd in the Premier League table last term under Erik ten Hag behind Manchester City and Arsenal.

They also won the Carabao Cup. Here is a look at some of the latest transfer news and rumours regarding the club...

Striker latest

United have reportedly agreed a fee with Atalanta to sign striker Rasmus Højlund. According to Sky Sports, the club have reached an ‘agreement’ in principle worth £64million, with an additional £8million in add-ons.

The 20-year-old, who is a Denmark international with six caps under his belt, only joined his current club last year from Sturm Graz and is now poised to move on again for a new challenge in England. He scored 10 goals in 34 games in all competitions last term.

Defender latest

Defender Axel Tuanzebe has been linked with a move to Sheffield United following their promotion from the Championship last term under Paul Heckingbottom, as per The Star. He is available on a free transfer after the Red Devils decided against extending his contract when his deal at Old Trafford expired at the end of last month.

The centre-back is now weighing up his options as a free agent and could be thrown a top flight lifeline by the Blades as they look to bolster their ranks. Tuanzebe played 37 times for United’s first-team after rising up through their academy ranks and also had loan spells away at Aston Villa, Napoli and Stoke City.