Manchester United 'bid rejected' as Erik ten Hag 'makes decision' on fringe player

Manchester United will now be ramping up their recruitment efforts after deciding to tie Erik ten Hag down to a new two year deal. The Red Devils seemed unsure about their Dutch boss heading into the summer, but they have not only decided to keep him but they have also rewarded him with a new deal.

Though, contracts mean little in football these days, and Ten Hag knows that he will need to get his men challenging for Champions League football if he is to see out that new deal. In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Old Trafford.

Neves bid ‘rejected’

United continue to chase Benfica star Joao Neves, according to reports. Correio da Manha report that the Red Devils have already made an offer for the midfielder but they are not alone. It’s reported United and PSG have had offers worth £59million rejected.

The Red Devils were said to have offered £51million last month, an offer that was rejected, but even their improved offer looks to have come up short. The report claims Benfica are not interested in bids less than £85million. Neves has previously said of his future: "Ahead of next season, wherever I may be, I will always give my all. My plan for the moment is to stay at Benfica but you never know, so I can't promise anything."

Van de Beek ‘decision’

United are reportedly looking to sell Donny van de Beek this summer after his return from a loan spell with Eintracht Frankfurt. According to the Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils have decided to offload the midfielder who has failed to win a starting spot during his four years at the club.

Frankfurt were said to have had a £9.5million option to buy in the loan deal, but they decided not to take up the option. United are said to want to earn back the £35million they paid for van de Beek, but it looks unlikely they will be able to recoup that much.

Simons blow

United will miss out on one of their reported Euro 2024 targets, with Netherlands star Xavi Simons having previously been linked with an Old Trafford switch. According to TBR Football, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and United are all interested in a move for the Netherlands star, but a deal is not likely this summer.

According to the latest reports, Simons has decided he does not want to join a Premier League club. The 21-year-old is yet to make a first team league appearance for PSG, spending last season on loan with RB Leipzig. He scored eight goals in 32 league games for Leipzig, earning a call-up to the Netherlands Euro 2024 squad, and it seems he is keen to remain in Germany despite not yet getting his first-team opportunity with PSG. Speaking about his time at Leipzig back in February, Simons said: “I'm improving myself. I needed a club that would help me to improve my progression. I'm 20 years old, I know I can do a lot of things better, but yes, I just wanted to be competing every week against the best. I'm playing in the Bundesliga and the Champions League, so I cannot prefer another stage, I would say.”