Man Utd transfer news: Ruben Amorim comes up with new plan as midfielder reveals stance on exit

Manchester United still have work to do in the final days of the transfer window as the club look to strengthen Ruben Amorim’s midfield before the deadline passes at the turn of the month

Manchester United have less than two weeks to complete the remainder of their work in the transfer window. Ruben Amorim will hope the club’s activity will help his team reach greater heights after producing an impressive display that ended in defeat against Arsenal.

The Red Devils have already seen significant signings in Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha, having splashed out in the region of £200million. The trio made their competitive debuts against the Gunners but were unable to find the net.

And Amorim looks to want more reinforcements in his squad, with midfield among the priorities. A move for Carlos Baleba has been stopped in its tracks by Brighton’s asking price being in excess of £100m.

United may need to facilitate more sales to aid any new deals. Marcus Rashford has already departed on loan to Barcelona but new clubs are still required for Jadon Sancho, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho.

Mirror Football takes a look at some of the latest news and transfer rumours around Old Trafford.

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Man Utd transfer plan

Manchester United are still considering signing a central midfielder before the end of the summer transfer window after moving on from Carlos Baleba. The 21-year-old Cameroon international is under contract with Brighton until June 2028, and the Seagulls are unwilling to budge on their significant demands having sold Moises Caicedo for £115m to Chelsea two years ago.

The Red Devils now have some alternatives in mind however, per The Athletic. Morten Hjulmand and Adam Wharton are now under the microscope as United attempt to strengthen Ruben Amorim’s midfield.

Hjulmand is extremely well known to the United boss after playing 65 times under the Portuguese coach. The 26-year-old is reportedly available for around £50m.

Wharton meanwhile may be a difficult deal to do as Crystal Palace face seeing Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze depart for Liverpool and Tottenham respectively. The 21-year-old has four years left on his contract.

Man Utd can hijack Donnarumma deal

Manchester United have found new hope in financing a deal for Gianluigi Donnarumma this summer as interest builds in goalkeeper Andre Onana. Inter Milan are interested in bringing back the glovesman that helped them to the Champions League final in 2023.

Onana’s position has been widely speculated upon since arriving in England after failing to convince during a difficult period for United. If Inter do come in with a bid, United could have the funds to quickly go out and land their replacement.

Donnarumma could become an immediate target, despite interest from neighbours Manchester City, after Paris Saint-Germain decided they wanted to part ways with the Italian. The Champions League winners want to earn a fee for the shotstopper after failing to come to an agreement over a new deal and signing Lucas Chevalier as a replacement. It is said Donnarumma could be available for as little as £26m.

Casemiro transfer stance

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is happy at Old Trafford, despite persistent talk of a move away from the club over the last 12 months. The Brazilian midfielder has produced inconsistent form in the Premier League in recent seasons but started under Ruben Amorim in the first match of the season against Arsenal.

Casemiro has another 12 months on his contract, and has seen links to Saudi Arabia, but appears content to spend another year with the club. “I am very happy here,” he said

“My family is happy here. I enjoy every day at Carrington and at Old Trafford. If people talk from the outside, that’s fine, it doesn’t interest me. I just want to focus on winning.”

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