Manchester United face a crucial transfer window as boss Michael Carrick looks to build upon his promising start in the Old Trafford hotseat. The Red Devils will be eager to surpass last season’s third-place finish and make an impact in the Champions League.
Brazilian midfielder Ederson is poised to complete a move to United from Atalanta and further signings – plus a few departures – are on the cards. With Casemiro leaving on the expiry of his contract, further midfield signings are required and United are reportedly locked in a battle with Tottenham for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes.
The Portugal international is among a number of players linked with a switch to Old Trafford, along with Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali, although Elliot Anderson – another player United were interested in – has agreed to join Manchester City.
On the departures front, goalkeeper Andre Onana looks set to extend his loan at Trabzonspor, with the Turkish side covering his wages and paying a loan fee. Mirror Football takes a closer look some of the latest United news lines…
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Exciting midfielder Cristian Orozco is set to start life at United as he closes in on his 18th birthday. United agreed to sign Fortaleza CEIF starlet last September but have to wait until July 13, when he turns 18, to register him.
United are getting ahead of the game by flying him to Manchester this weekend with chief scout Giuseppe Antonaccio to begin the aclimitisation process and conduct his medical.
Given his tender age, the Colombian, whose style of play has been likened to Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo, is regarded as one for the future and will initially slot into United’s under-21 setup.
However, some first-team action next season isn’t out of the question. With United involved in the Champions League, Carrick may rotate his side heavily in the Carabao Cup.
View 3 ImagesCristian Orozco has flown into Manchester(Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)
United have made contact with World Cup star Felix Nmecha, according to reports in Germany. Numerous clubs are said to be interested in Borussia Dortmund’s Nmecha, who has earned rave reviews for his performances in North America so far this summer.
Sky Germany claim United are looking to beat the ‘increasing competition’ for the 25-year-old and haven’t been put off by his long-term Dortmund contract, which has four years left to run and has a £75.5million buyout clause.
View 3 ImagesFelix Nmecha is on United’s radar(Image: Getty Images)
Newcastle are also said to be interested in but reportedly want to lower the asking price, potentially leaving the door open for Man United to sweep in. A move to the Premier League is attractive to Nmecha, who is the younger brother of Leeds United forward Lukas.
For now, Felix’s focus will be on the World Cup, where Germany face Paraguay in the last 32 after topping Group E.
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