Manchester United transfer roundup- Jones shock, youngster blow and more
Aug 30, 2016 at 9:35 AM
Manchester United has had a very good transfer window so far having already signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic for free, Eric Bailey from Spain and Mkhitaryan from Germany and breaking world record transfer fee for Paul Pogba.
However, newly appointed manager Jose Mourinho is keen on a complete squad overhaul and is looking to make a couple of more changes to his squad and offload unwanted players from the squad in these final days of the transfer window.
Here are the transfer speculations and done deals around Manchester United today.
Stoke City are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United defender Phil Jones on loan after failing in their pursuit to land Mamadou Sakho, according to Daily Mirror.
The 24-year old’s future at Old Trafford remains unclear with Jose Mourinho keen with Daley Blind and Eric Bailly pairing in central defense.
Manchester United target Oliver Burke has completed his move to Bundesliga club RB Leipzig after the club shelled out a massive £15 million to secure the move from Nottingham Forest.
The 19-year old has attracted interest from big clubs like Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Liverpool and few others. He has now broke the record for highest individual fee ever paid for a Scottish player.
Italian champions Juventus are hoping to force a cut-price deal for Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko before the transfer window shuts, according to The Sun.
The midfielder has been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid after his impressive performances at Euro 2016. Juve are willing to pay only £15m as they are not ready to meet Newcastle’s £35m valuation.
Manchester United youngster Will Keane is undergoing a medical at Hull City ahead of a proposed permanent transfer, according to Metro.
The deal is set to be announced in the next few hours. Keane has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and sees no future under Jose Mourinho which prompted the move to Hull City.
According to Daily Mail, Manchester United are keen to sign Sheffield United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin for £1m.
The Red Devils want to improve their under-21 team ahead of their participation in the Premier League International Cup this season. The expected departure of Will Keane has also played a part in their interest.