Jake Bayliss

Manchester United have reportedly bid up to £65 million for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba as Michael Carrick continues to reshape the squad. Academy players James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye are nearing moves to Arsenal, with United retaining a 40% sell-on clause for Ogunneye. Former United defender Willy Kambwala could leave Villarreal for Como or Osasuna, generating additional income through a sell-on agreement. The club has also used similar clauses in recent academy-player transfers.

Manchester United are pursuing Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba with an opening offer of £60 million plus £5 million in add-ons, although negotiations continue below Brighton’s reported valuation. The club are also linked with Arsenal teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly, but Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick said the club is not actively seeking to sell its homegrown players while acknowledging that a suitable offer could be considered. United’s recruitment drive follows midfield injuries and aims to strengthen the squad after securing Champions League qualification.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has said the club needs more signings to strengthen its squad ahead of a return to Champions League competition. United are reportedly interested in Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye, and their prospects have improved after Liverpool cooled its interest because of the reported £42.7 million asking price. PSG’s agreement to sign Ferran Torres from Barcelona could also make Mbaye’s departure more feasible, although Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig and Aston Villa are among other clubs monitoring the teenager.

Manchester United are considering eight potential transfer moves as the September 1 deadline approaches and the club prepares for a return to the Champions League. Possible arrivals include Roma midfielder Manu Kone, Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi and Racing Santander left-back Jorge Salinas, with reported fees of up to £51 million, £24 million including add-ons and £13.7 million respectively. Marcus Rashford could receive another opportunity to return to Barcelona, while Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with Juventus but may remain because United lack centre-forward depth. The club is also open to offers for academy players Harry Amass, Dan Gore and Toby Collyer, while further squad changes could include additional departures.

Michael Carrick has not followed most of Paul Scholes’ recommendations to sell eight Manchester United players this summer. Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly nearing a potential loan move to Juventus, but Leny Yoro, Noussair Mazraoui, Luke Shaw, Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte and Harry Maguire are all expected to remain at the club for now. Carrick has instead focused on midfield additions, including Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, after Casemiro’s departure, while Mount’s strong pre-season form has weakened the case for selling him.

Manchester United remain interested in strengthening their defence before the transfer window closes. Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae said he intends to stay and compete for his place under Vincent Kompany, reducing the likelihood of a move to United. United are also among several clubs pursuing Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumi, whose reported desire to join a major club could help their prospects, although Bologna are seeking £24 million after rejecting a £15 million Juventus bid.

Manchester United are preparing for the new season under Michael Carrick after adding several players to their squad. Marcus Rashford remains available after Barcelona declined to activate its £26 million purchase option, while Fenerbahçe have reportedly contacted his representatives about a potential move. Bayern Munich continue to view United striker Benjamin Sesko as a long-term option, although the arrival of Ismaël Saibari has reduced their immediate need for another forward.

Manchester United are expected to remain active before the September 1 transfer deadline, with midfield, left-back and striker identified as priorities. The article’s proposed dream scenario involves signing Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid for about £85 million, recruiting Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall as a successor to Luke Shaw, and adding free agent Dusan Vlahovic to provide competition for Benjamin Sesko. Joshua Zirkzee could leave after struggling to make an impact, while the suggested moves would strengthen Michael Carrick’s squad ahead of a return to the Champions League.

Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel could make his senior debut in the club’s pre-season friendly against Rosenborg after becoming eligible for first-team action. The 15-year-old scored 26 goals in 29 matches for the U18s last season, and Bryan Mbeumo believes he could flourish as a winger because of his dribbling, strength and finishing ability. Manager Michael Carrick has praised Gabriel’s talent while stressing that patience and careful development remain important.

Manchester United continue to target midfield reinforcements as interest from Al-Ahli complicates their pursuit of Roma’s Manu Kone, who reportedly prefers a Premier League move but is open to Saudi Arabia. The club also remain contenders alongside Arsenal for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, whose uncertainty about playing time at Arsenal may benefit United. Chelsea recently had a bid for Scott declined, while United have already added Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans to strengthen their midfield options.

Manchester United continue restructuring their squad with multiple summer signings, including young Tottenham winger Tynan Thompson, while also reinforcing midfield and goalkeeping positions. Marcus Rashford is prepared to return to training after Barcelona declined to activate their purchase options following his productive loan spell. With a renewed relationship under new manager Michael Carrick and two years left on his contract, Rashford remains open to rejoining the squad as the club evaluates its options for the upcoming season.