Manchester United ‘could land’ lethal striker for £51m amid battle for impressive free transfer

Manchester United enjoyed a quiet weekend with no game to play, but they still managed to make huge progress in the race for the Europa League.

Ralf Rangnick’s men may have had their feet up, but Manchester City’s comeback against West Ham means United remain in sixth and two points clear heading into the final day of the season.

If the Red Devils can get a result against Crystal Palace that betters West Ham’s result elsewhere, there will be Europa League football at Old Trafford next season.

But as we continue to build up to the Premier League’s final weekend of the season, we have rounded up all the latest transfer news and rumours.

Nunez chance

United could have the chance to land Benfica frontman Darwin Nunez this summer.

According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Benfica are looking to sign Sasa Kalajdzic as a replacement for Nunez.

And he goes on to report that United are one of the interested parties, with a fee of £51million believed to be enough to complete the deal.

Juventus battling for Pogba

Juventus are said to be doing ‘everything’ they can to secure a return for Paul Pogba this summer.

Pogba’s contract at United expires at the end of next month, and it’s all-but certain that he will leave Old Trafford.

A number of European clubs have been linked with a move, but according to Calciomercato.it via Sport Witness, Juventus are fighting tooth and nail to get the deal done.

Witsel race

United are reportedly eyeing a deal for Borussia Dortmund star Axel Witsel ahead of the summer.

The 33-year-old is out of contract this summer and available on a free transfer, with non-German clubs already free to agree a deal.

According to Der Westen, United, Tottenham, Juventus and Galatasaray are all in the mix to land Witsel this summer.