Fabrizio Romano 'fully expects' Man Utd deal as it's 'way more advanced' with player agreement done

Manchester United have more business they want to do before the transfer window closes but they must raise funds via player sales before moving forward with deals for potential targets.

The Red Devils are eyeing a move for a new midfielder and new goalkeeper. Carlos Baleba and Gianluigi Donnarumma have both been linked with Old Trafford but neither of those deals look likely at this stage.

Brighton and Hove Albion have told United they are not willing to engage in talks over a potential sale for Baleba but the player is set to remain a target for the club for next summer, as he is said to be keen on a move.

Meanwhile, Donnarumma emerged as a target after being told he was surplus to requirements at Paris Saint-Germain but now appears more likely to join Manchester City with Ederson in advanced talks to leave the club for Turkish side Galatasaray.

Fabrizio Romano ‘fully expects’ Alejandro Garnacho to join Chelsea

With United keen to offload some players, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has said he expects Alejandro Garnacho to complete a move to Chelsea. The player has already agreed personal terms with the Stamford Bridge outfit and the talks between the clubs are advanced.

“Alejandro Garnacho’s deal, as I told you, behind the scenes is way more advanced than what you can expect,” said Romano on his YouTube channel.

“So they are working on that - Chelsea and Man United to reach the agreement for Garnacho.

“The is agreement already done between Garnacho and Chelsea, so I still fully expect that deal to happen.”

Garnacho came out to complain about not starting in the Europa League final and has since been free to leave the club this summer. United have bolstered well in attacking positions and will likely to be able to cope without the forward.

Enzo Maresca on Chelsea’s need for another attacker

Speaking about what else his side needs in the transfer window, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said: “At the moment, we have two right-wingers: Pedro [Neto] and Estevao [Willian]. We have two No9s: Liam [Delap] and Joao [Pedro]. Nico [Jackson] is still with us; you know the situation.

“On the left side we have Jamie [Gittens] and Tyrique George. So probably also there we need something. It's not just about a better centre-defender. It’s what we need in this moment.”

United boss Ruben Amorim has previously said that the likes of Garnacho will remain at the club if his transfer value is not met, however. He said in late July: "We are just allowing these players to think and decide. If they reach a point where they will have to join the team, they will join because they are our players.

"I know for a fact Omar (Barrada, CEO) and Jason (Wilcox, director of football) and the club have a number (price) for these players. If they don't reach that, they will be Manchester United players, no doubt about that. I understand other clubs are maybe waiting for the last minute, but they can have a surprise.

"I'm ready to receive the players. They have more competition. If they want to play in the World Cup, they need to play. I'm happy with that because I'll have more options. If they have to fight each other to play, for me it's perfect."