Manchester United 'revisit interest' in midfielder as club put 'squeeze' on transfer target

The 2023/24 season has not been a particularly fruitful one for Manchester United. While a potential FA Cup victory is just a few weeks away, the Red Devils currently sit sixth in the Premier League table, six points behind fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur. It has been a season of change at Old Trafford with Sir Jim Ratcliffe completing his minority takeover in February and taking charge of football operations.

Since then, many eyes of been cast towards next season and the rebuilding job at hand as United seek to challenge for major honours on a consistent basis once again. As such, there have been several pieces of transfer news and rumours ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer for the Red Devils.

Barcelona have put pressure on one of their players, who has been linked with United, to sign a new deal - additionally, the Red Devils have reportedly rekindled their interest in a veteran midfielder who currently plays in Serie A.

Barcelona forcing Manchester United-linked Ronald Araujo into contract decision

Ronald Araujo has been linked with several clubs in recent months, with United among them. Recently, Barcelona have given the player an ultimatum - he must decide whether he wishes to remain at the club or not within the next month.

This is according to a report from Spanish outlet Sport. Should he decide to leave Barca, the door would be open for United to make a move. However, they are not alone in their pursuit as Bavarian giants Bayern Munich are also thought to be interested.

Manchester United rekindle transfer interest in Adrien Rabiot

Adrien Rabiot is a player who has been linked with United several times in the past - and the upcoming summer transfer window is poised to be no different, with Italian outlet La Stampa reporting that the Red Devils want to snap up the 29-year-old on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Rabiot is thought to be keen on the idea of staying at Juventus, but is also considering his options beyond this. Should Juve choose to not renew the Frenchman’s contract, Old Trafford could prove to be an enticing next destination for Rabiot, with United currently ‘working’ on a potential deal.