Man Utd suffer Lindelof and Wan-Bissaka blow

Updated: 26 Jun 2024 13:59 BST
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Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Man Utd, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Manchester United’s attempts to sell Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have suffered a blow after it was revealed that Everton are not interested in taking on the duo.

The two Red Devils players had been linked with a move to Old Trafford but BBC Sport reporter Shamoon Hafez has stated that the club are not keen on either player.

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The Toffees were linked as part of a potential player-plus-cash deal for Jarrad Branthwaite, a player who FootballTransfers revealed that Man Utd greatly admire, however no move is on the cards.

The Premier League giants hope to strengthen their squad in the summer after a disappointing season. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is looking to overhaul the club, though as it stands, the club have a budget of £35 million, according to the Daily Mail.

The club hope to boost their funds by selling first-team players. It’s thought that only a select few are considered ‘untouchable’ but the likes of Harry Maguire, Jadon Sancho, Casemiro, Antony, Mason Greenwood, and even Bruno Fernandes, are all free to leave if a viable offer comes in.

The club have their eye on bringing in defenders, with Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi and Branthwaite believed to be major targets.

Man Utd agree terms with Zirkzee 4

It comes after the news that Man Utd are discussing personal terms with the entourage of Joshua Zirkzee.

That is according to Calciomercato, who report that the club have accelerated their move for the Bologna striker.

The report states that Zirkzee’s agent Kia Joorabchian has been in close contact with United in recent days.

The club have begun discussions over personal terms for Zirkzee, hoping to reach an agreement.

Once they have they will open talks with Bologna, with Calciomercato reporting that United have yet to table an official offer for the player.

It has been reported elsewhere that Zirkzee would only join Man Utd this summer if a transfer to AC Milan definitely falls through.

Zirkzee’s priority remains to join the Rossoneri this summer and it is believed that the Dutchman would only consider signing for the Red Devils if a deal with Milan became impossible.

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Zirkzee has agreed personal terms with Milan, with the Rossoneri agreeing to pay the €40 million release clause in his contract.

However, the transfer has been held up by the commission being demanded by Zirkzee’s agent Joorabchian. Joorabchian is demanding €15m in order to complete Zirkzee’s transfer to Milan.

Out of principle, Milan are refusing to pay such a high amount and have been trying to get that price down. So far they have been unsuccessful, which has allowed other clubs such as Man Utd to enter the race for Zirkzee.