Manchester United could still complete 9 deals before transfer deadline
It is set to be a busy end to the summer transfer window for Man Utd.
Manchester United could still complete as many as nine deals before the end of the summer transfer window.
Manuel Ugarte is poised to complete his switch from Paris Saint-Germain before deadline day, while Scott McTominay's exit to Napoli is also at an advanced stage. United have agreed an initial fee of €50m (£42m), and a further €10m (£8m) in potential add-ons, for Ugarte while they are also set to bank an initial £25m through the sale of McTominay.
United are also set to complete a deal to sign defensive midfielder Sékou Koné from Guidars FC. It is rumoured United will pay a fixed fee in the region of £1.2 million for the 18-year-old, with a number of performance related add-ons also included. ManchesterWorld understand Kone will primarily feature for United at U21 level in his debut season but will likely be involved in first-team training sessions on a regular basis in order to aid his development.
The other possible arrival is Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling, though a move is still considered unlikely at this stage. United have discussed the possibility of a loan deal but are unwilling to pay the majority of his enormous wages. There is a feeling United's name is being used to try and sound out interest in Sterling, Chelsea teammate Ben Chilwell and Brentford ace Ivan Toney before deadline day.
There could also be a number of exits from Old Trafford before the window closes at 11pm on Friday night. Juventus are frontrunners to sign Jadon Sancho, though the player is understood to prefer the possibility of joining Chelsea. Either way, United are still hoping to move him on permanently before the deadline.
As well as selling McTominay to Napoli, United are also actively looking to find a buyer for Victor Lindelof in the final few hours of the window. Lazio are the latest side to be linked with a move for the Sweden international.
United could also sanction a trio of loan exits at youth level. Rhys Bennett is set to join League Two side Fleetwood Town on a season-long loan while United are also hoping to loan out academy duo Sonny Aljofree and Elyh Harrison.