Man Utd Transfer News: Greenwood set to leave, SHOCK bids for Mbappe and Verratti, Amrabat STRIKE

Carlo Garganese

21 Aug 2023 15:43 BST
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Mason Greenwood, Man Utd, 2021/22 — © ProShots

Manchester United have announced that Mason Greenwood will leave the club following an internal investigation into his criminal proceedings last year.

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The 21-year-old has not played for United since being suspended after his arrest on suspicion of rape and assault in January 2022, although the case was dropped earlier this year after key witnesses withdrew from the investigation.

United released a statement upon the conclusion of their inquiry confirming that it would be ‘most appropriate’ for Greenwood to continue his career ‘away from Old Trafford’.

“All those involved, including Mason, recognise the difficulties with him recommencing his career at Manchester United,” a statement read. “Based on the evidence available to us, we have concluded that the material posted online did not provide a full picture and that Mason did not commit the offences in respect of which he was originally charged.

“That said, as Mason publicly acknowledges today, he has made mistakes which he is taking responsibility for.”

Mbappe set for SHOCK Man Utd move?

The door has opened on a possible Manchester United move for Kylian Mbappe with his mother and agent Fayza Lamari growing frustrated with Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain.

"Madrid's offer is insufficient for his mother, who controls the extra-sporting affairs of the player," reports El Nacional's Robert Rodriguez. "She is already exploring other possibilities for when her son is a free agent, and he has two offers on the table.

"One of them is to continue at PSG, where Mbappe knows he will be well compensated. The other option is to pack his backs and go to Manchester United, becoming the new star of the club and dismantling the hegemony of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City."

Why Maguire rejected West Ham

Harry Maguire was all set to join West Ham from Manchester United for £30 million, but the deal fell through at the last minute. Sam Allardyce has lifted the lid on why.

Maguire became surplus to requirements at United under Erik ten Hag last season, starting just eight of his 16 Premier League games as the Dutchman preferred Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez at centre-back.

"He turned West Ham down, he's turned it down," the former Bolton boss told the No Tippy Tappy Football Podcast. "I know his agent really well.

"I think - and this is no disrespect to West Ham, because I managed them - he feels that with the troubles they had last season down the bottom of the league, he doesn't want to be going there, he wants something bigger."

© ProShots - Harry Maguire is available for transfer

Amrabat went on strike

Manchester United’s probable next signing Sofyan Amrabat went on strike earlier this year in an attempt to force a transfer to Barcelona.

United are in negotiations to buy Morocco centre midfielder Amrabat from Fiorentina and it is widely expected that the deal will be completed in the next week or so.

Barcelona pushed to sign the midfielder in the closing days of the January transfer window.

Amrabat was desperate to make the move and even went on strike to try and force through a move.

FIFTY players Man Utd could have signed for Antony

Big things were expected from Antony when Manchester United splashed out €100 million for the Ajax winger in the summer of 2022.

However, the Brazilian has largely been a huge disappointment so far.

Carlo Garganese assembles a squad of FIFTY players who have moved since the summer of 2022 who COMBINED cost less than the €100m United paid for Antony.

Man Utd make SHOCK Verratti move

Manchester United have made a shock move for PSG midfielder Marco Verratti, according to L’Equipe.

United still plan to sign at least one central midfielder before the end of the summer window.

© ProShots - Marco Verratti is available for transfer

Sofyan Amrabat is the priority but Verratti has emerged as a contender in the last days.

Verratti is available for sale after being made surplus to requirements by PSG manager Luis Enrique.

Man Utd to lose Pavard

Man Utd are likely to miss out on the signing of Benjamin Pavard, according to Football Insider.

Inter Milan are now the favourites to sign the Bayern Munich defender, who wants to leave his current club.

The Nerazzurri are reported by the Italian press of having made an opening offer last week.

Man Utd move for Odisseas Vlachodimos

Man Utd have moved for Odisseas Vlachodimos, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Romano reports that United could look to sign Vlachodimos as a new backup goalkeeper if Dean Henderson leaves.

Man Utd alert on Gravenberch

Ryan Gravenberch is not sure of his place as a starter at Bayern Munich this season, and Man Utd and Liverpool have made their interest in the player known to the Bundesliga club.

Gravenberch does not want to lose his place in the Netherlands international team in the months before Euro 2024 and is considering his options to play more.

Man Utd and Liverpool are both in the market for midfielders of his type and, according to De Telegraaf, the two clubs have made their interest in the player known.