Fabrizio Romano: Man City book medical for next deal as 107-appearance Man Utd man subject of shock approach
The latest transfer news from Manchester United and Manchester City as both clubs remain active in the market
Manchester United and Manchester City both remain active in the transfer market as the two Manchester clubs look to improve from last season.
The pair both finished the campaign without any silverware as United lost the Europa League final and City were beaten in the FA Cup final. Pep Guardiola’s side did finish third in the table but that was a far cry from the four years of dominance they had enjoyed in previous campaigns.
United finished a record-low 15th in the Premier League era but Ruben Amorim believes his squad is already stronger heading into the new campaign after completing deals for Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo for just north of a combined £130m.
He said: “At the moment, we need to be really careful when we sign a player. If we have to start the season with this squad, then I'm happy because all the players want to be here. That is the most important thing.
"With Bryan and Matheus, we are clearly a better team."
Man City book James Trafford medical for Monday
Meanwhile, City have signed Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Rayan Cherki so far this summer with all those deals done ahead of the Club World Cup. However, Guardiola has continued his business with a £27m deal agreed to sign James Trafford from Burnley.
The player had also been linked to Newcastle but Fabrizio Romano said on X: “Manchester City agree deal to sign James Trafford as new goalkeeper, here we go! Deal in place with Burnley under value of £40m buy back clause. Trafford said yes to Man City as Pep Guardiola wanted him. Newcastle are also informed about Trafford’s decision.”
He later added: “Understand medical tests will take place early next week, main part on Monday. Man City to pay £27m fee to Burnley for the goalkeeper, as revealed.”
Christian Eriksen subject of shock approach from Wrexham
Meanwhile, former United midfielder Christian Eriksen has been the subject of a shock approach from EFL side Wrexham. That is according to the Daily Mail, who note the Denmark international was impressed by the Championship club’s pitch but he is keen to continue his career in a top-flight division.
His agent, Martin Schoots told the Mail: “Wrexham are really upgrading everything both on and off the field, and it is a hugely impressive project, as you can see from the presence of people like [CEO] Michael Williamson there.
“But Christian still wants to play in a first-tier competition and he absolutely wants to stay in Western Europe. There are some contacts going on but it has to suit both sides.”
Eriksen made 107 appearances for United but was released by the club this summer. Wrexham have been promoted from the National League to the Championship with three-straight promotions with backing from Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.