With two days left of the summer transfer market, Manchester United’s business is nearly at an end, but there could be a final few twists and turns still to come.
The Red Devils have secured the arrivals of Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui so far in what has been a busy window. United have made a conscious act to lower the average age of the squad, with 26-year-old Mazraoui the oldest addition so far.
At least one more signing is expected in the final days of the market, with Manuel Ugarte’s deal ending closer, while it remains a possibility that further arrivals are secured.
However, Manchester World understands there is no interest in pursuing deals for Ben Chilwell and Ivan Toney despite recent media reports.
As for outgoings, Hannibal joined that lengthy list on Wednesday as his departure to Burnley was confirmed. The Tunisian midfielder joined the Clarets for an initial fee of £5.4m with a further £4m in add-ons.
He follows Raphael Varane, Anthony Martial, Mason Greenwood, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Willy Kambwala, Donny van de Beek and Facundo Pellistri as senior departures from United this window.
And more could follow. Jadon Sancho might have ironed out his differences with Erik ten Hag this summer, but the manager’s decision to leave him out of the squad in the opening two weeks of the Premier League season speaks volumes.
Scott McTominay’s departure to Napoli’s is also close and should be completed before the deadline. Here’s the latest on the remaining transfer deals involving United that could still be wrapped up…
1. Victor Lindelof
United would ideally like to move the Sweden captain on after signing two defenders this summer. Reports have indicated that Lazio are interested in Lindelof, while Turkey has also been mentioned as a possible destination.
2. Rhys Bennett
Manchester World exclusively reportedly that the young defender is set to join Fleetwood Town on loan before the window shuts.
3. Manuel Ugarte
A deal for an initial €50m (£42m), and a further €10m (£8m) in potential add-ons, has been agreed with PSG. The player flew to Manchester on Wednesday and underwent his medical at Carrington. The deal should go through before Friday's deadline.
4. Scott McTominay
Has secured a £25m deal to Napoli and is expected to sign alongside former United team-mate Romelu Lukaku. There is a reluctance on the club's part to sanction a deal for the midfielder, but the fee for an academy graduate is seen as too good to turn down.