Man Utd Transfer News: Hojlund announcement TODAY, Amrabat ALTERNATIVE, Maguire DISRESPECTED

Cameron Smith

Updated: 5 Aug 2023 08:34 BST
6 min read

Rasmus Höjlund, Manchester United — © ProShots/FootballTransfers

Man Utd will unveil their £64m striker signing Rasmus Hojlund TODAY, barring any last-minute mishaps.

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The 20-year-old Dane has been on United's radar all summer - despite the fact he was only fifth on Erik ten Hag's list of targets.

With the likes of Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen off limits for the Dutchman, he ended up settling on the Atalanta hotshot.

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And now, per the Manchester Evening News, United are finally set to unveil their new signing.

The local outlet claims Hojlund will be paraded in front of the Old Trafford crowd before kick-off of today's (Saturday's) pre-season friendly vs Lens.

Amrabat ALTERNATIVE as Bayern star on ten Hag RADAR

Sky Germany claims that Man Utd are weighing up a move for Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka as they see him as a potential alternative to Sofyan Amrabat.

This comes after the news that the Moroccan has rejected a lucrative transfer to Saudi Arabia in order to push through a move from Fiorentina to Man Utd as the two clubs edge towards a deal, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport.

The 26-year-old is Erik ten Hag’s priority target in midfield and United’s approach for Amrabat should become formal once the club’s €85 million deal for Hojlund is complete.

Amrabat has attracted major interest since starring for Morocco at the 2022 World Cup and Saudi side Al Ahli have become the latest team to make a move for him, however the player is said to be holding out for United, having played for Ten Hag at Utrecht.

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Personal terms are already agreed with Amrabat and United are reportedly waiting on the sales of Fred and Donny van de Beek in order to launch an official bid to Fiorentina, with the Italian side thought to be demanding around €25m for their star midfielder.

© ProShots - Man Utd are close to signing Sofyan Amrabat

Man Utd bid for Turkish goalkeeper

Manchester United have made an official offer for Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, according to Turkish media.

The Red Devils have already signed Andre Onana to be their starting number one this season, parting with €52.5 to land the Inter star. The Cameroonian will replace David de Gea, but there might be another hole in the goalkeeper department at Old Trafford should Dean Henderson depart.

Faced with the threat of starting the season with just Andre Onana and 37-year-old Tom Heaton as options between the sticks, Man Utd are in the market for another shot-stopper.

Having been rejected by Japanese-American youngster Zion Suzuki of Urawa Reds, United appear to have found another bargain option - on the other side of Asia.

The man in question is Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir. According to CNN Turkey, Erik ten Hag and company have already submitted an 'official offer' for the 25-year-old.

Bayindir could be an absolute steal, too. The Turkey international reportedly has a release clause worth a measly €6m.

West Ham plan double swoop as medical records SENT

Journalist Alan Nixon reports that David Moyes’ side have started 'long-distance medicals' for Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay.

© ProShots - West Ham want Harry Maguire

The medical records of the Man Utd duo have been sent to West Ham, where they will be studied. It is pointed out that even getting so far in the process suggests that the Hammers are close to securing transfers for both players.

Harry Maguire feels INSULTED by West Ham offer - Report

However, Harry Maguire has been left unimpressed by West Ham's offer. That is at least according to West Ham blog Claret & Hugh, which writes: "Harry Maguire is said to feel 'insulted' by our supposed low £20 million offer, Manchester United insiders have told Claret&H."

“It’s not just United who think West Ham’s current offer is low-ball," the 'insider' in question told them, "Harry sees other players moving for far bigger sums, without half his experience and pedigree."