Man Utd have 'verbal agreement' in place for £86m star but AC Milan also in talks

Manchester United will now begin to focus on their next transfer targets as they wrap up a deal for Bryan Mbeumo.

A medical is expected to take place at some point this weekend after an agreement was reached with Brentford. The Red Devils will pay £65m up front with a further £7m in add-ons.

The Red Devils only have enough transfer funds for one or two big arrivals after missing out on European football. They have signed Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m after meeting his release clause last month.

Player exits will determine when United can secure new arrivals and how much they will be able to spend. A new striker remains one of the priorities but additions are welcome in midfield and at goalkeeper.

The Old Trafford outfit have let Christian Eriksen go following the conclusion of his contract at the club while Casemiro could leave. United would welcome getting the Brazilian off the wage bill as one of the highest earners in the squad. He has just one year to run on his contract.

Man Utd reach verbal agreement with Javi Guerra

Earlier this month, the Red Devils had been linked with move for Valencia star Javi Guerra. The Gilet-born player started his career in the Villareal academy before moving to the Valencia youth system in 2019.

He played for Valencia B before making his first-team debut for the Spanish side, which came in January 2022 in the Copa de Rey. He has been capped 20 times by Spain Under-21s but has yet to earn a senior cap.

Valencia had hoped to get Guerra tied down to a new contract but Daniele Longo of Calcio Mercato has provided a twist in regards to the player’s future. He wrote on X: “Javi Guerra, leaning towards no to renewal with Valencia. Has verbal agreement with Man Utd, agreement between clubs still pending. Two other requests from Spain and England.”

Guerra signed his latest deal with Valencia back in 2023 and he is under contract until the summer of 2027, however his release clause stands at £86m. While United have reportedly held talks with the player and come to a verbal agreement, the release clause is not something the Red Devils would be willing to pay.

AC Milan ‘reactivate’ Javi Guerra interest

According to journalist Matteo Moretto, AC Milan are also keen on Guerra. He wrote on X: “In recent hours, new contacts have been made for the Spanish midfielder, who is still awaiting a contract renewal proposal from Valencia.

“Milan is now negotiating to reach an agreement on contractual terms; no deal has yet been reached between Milan and Valencia.”

Like United, AC Milan also missed out on European football after they finished eighth in Serie A last term. A lack of European football has not proven a complete disaster for United in the transfer market with Mbeumo still opting for Old Trafford despite interest from clubs playing in the Champions League.

Other targets have moved to clubs with Champions League football but it is not a card AC Milan can play in their bid to sign Guerra. However, both United and Milan would likely need Valencia to negotiate a fee well below the release clause to facilitate a deal.