Man Utd ‘considering’ Bundesliga ace as former Blackburn Rovers man arrives

Manchester United are back in pre-season action on Sunday afternoon.

The Red Devils welcome Spanish side Rayo Vallecano to Old Trafford in their final friendly of the summer.

Erik ten Hag’s side then have Brighton & Hove Albion at home on the opening day of the 2022/23 campaign.

Here is a look at all the latest news and rumours coming out of the club today (Sunday)....

Striker on radar

United are reportedly interested in signing Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic.

The Austria international has caught the eye in the Bundesliga over recent seasons, scoring 23 goals for his current club altogether.

The Daily Mail claim United are ‘considering’ him in this transfer window as they hunt for attacking reinforcements.

McCarthy joins

Former Blackburn Rovers striker Benni McCarthy has joined the coaching staff.

He has been managing in his native South Africa over the past couple of years with AmaZulu Football Club.

The 44-year-old is now first-team coach under ten Hag and finds himself back in the Premier League.

Midfielder linked

United are being linked with a move for Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz.

The Spain international, who is 26-years-old, has been playing in Serie A since 2018.

He rose up through the youth ranks at Real Betis and broke into their first team as a youngster before moving over to Italy.

Calcio Napoli report United have ‘made contact’ over his availability and he could be seen as a potential alternative to Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong.