Man Utd transfer news: Carlos Baleba clause emerges as Rasmus Hojlund suffers blow

Manchester United have been busy so far this summer, bringing in four new faces, but more incomings and outgoings are likely before the transfer window slams shut

Manchester United have less than two weeks to wrap up their transfer business, having already spent big to strengthen their attack with the signings of Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.

United have also signed teenage left-back Diego Leon, while Marcus Rashford has joined Barcelona on loan with an option to buy and Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof have both departed after their contracts expired.

However, plenty more incomings and outgoings are expected before the transfer window slams shut. Jadon Sancho, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Tyrell Malacia are all likely to leave, while Rasmus Hojlund could also depart.

With all that in mind, Mirror Football takes a look at all of the latest transfer news and rumours from in and around Old Trafford…

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Hojlund blow

Manchester United’s attempts to sell Rasmus Hojlund have suffered a blow after it emerged that AC Milan are prioritising a move for Victor Boniface.

Milan are keen to sign a new striker this summer and sporting director Igli Tare had confirmed that Hojlund was on their radar. “Hojlund is a good option for us. We are thinking about him, but in the transfer market, you never know what could happen,” he told Mediaset.

However, BBC Sport are now reporting that Boniface is on the verge of joining Milan on loan from Bayer Leverkusen. The report states that a deal for Hojlund stalled because the ‘structure being negotiated did not include an obligation to buy’.

Baleba clause

Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, but a clause in his contract could complicate things.

Brighton value Baleba at more than £100m and it appears as though a deal is unlikely to be struck this summer, with United willing to wait until next year. However, reports have claimed that there is a sell-on clause which means 15 percent of any fee Brighton receive will go to Lille.

And that means Brighton will likely still demand a huge fee for Baleba next summer as a £100m sale would see them lose £15m to Lille. Baleba joined Brighton from the French club back in 2023 for a fee of around £26m.

Roma eye Sancho alternatives

Roma are among the clubs that have been linked with Jadon Sancho this summer, but reports from Italy claim that they are considering two potential alternatives.

Tottenham are said to have offered both Manor Solomon and Bryan Gil to Roma and, although Sancho remains their top target, the report states that it is ‘not a given’ that the 25-year-old will join.

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