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Manchester United have ‘made contract’ with Adrien Rabiot’s representatives over a potential transfer, reports The Athletic.

United were interested in signing Rabiot last summer and had agreed a fee with Juventus before the player’s wage demands scuppered the deal. Now the Frenchman will soon be available on a free upon the expiration of his contract.

United are on the hunt for midfield reinforcements and have seen three bids for Chelsea’s Mason Mount rejected.

Manchester United fans have hijacked an Instagram post of Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani with his family amid the ongoing takeover saga.

In November, the Glazer family announced they were looking for further investment opportunities in United which included the possibility of selling the club entirely. After a long and sometimes drawn-out process, two frontrunners have emerged to buy the Reds.

INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe is wanting to purchase 60 per cent of the club which would open the door to the Glazers potentially remaining as minority owners. Sheikh Jassim is also in the race and is thought to be in pole position with his offer to buy 100 per cent of United.

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Manchester United fans appear to have been given a glimpse of the club’s 2023/24 home shirt after rapper Aitch performed his Glastonbury set in it on Saturday.

The club have teased an official release date of June 27 on their social media channels in recent weeks. However, on Saturday, Manchester-born artist and United fan Aitch – full name Harrison James Armstrong – gave those at Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage and millions watching a full preview, with the shirt he donned matching that of the pattern shown in United’s teaser videos.

And the club did little to separate themselves from the leak, replying to a tweet of Aitch in the shirt with a red rose emoji.

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Manchester United could look past Mason Mount this summer and comments from Moises Caicedo suggest he would be open to an Old Trafford move.

United have been pursuing Mount for several weeks and have seen three bids – the latest of which was worth up to £55million – rejected by Chelsea. Those in charge at Stamford Bridge are holding out for £65million, despite the midfielder entering the final 12 months of his contract.

United are willing to move on from Mount should talks show no signs of progessing, with Erik ten Hag keen to resolve his midfield issues quickly and focus on other problem areas. A shortlist of alternative targets has already been compiled, with Brighton’s Caicedo of interest.

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Those on the Old Trafford tour next weekend will have to keep their eyes peeled for any names removed from the home dressing room. Jack Butland’s berth was appropriately located next to one of the exit routes.

Marcel Sabitzer’s name had been removed when members of the press occupied it for a match against club media last month. Wout Weghorst’s was still on display and Danny Webber, our ‘ringer’ up front, scored more Old Trafford goals in a half than the Dutchman managed in 15 appearances at the stadium.

Weghorst’s name will be taken down next week. So might David de Gea’s. De Gea is the only United player approaching the end of his contract who could be considered a member of the core squad.

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There are several reasons why Erik ten Hag is so eager to wrap up the signing of Mason Mount.

The Dutchman is keen to get on with his other Manchester United transfer plans ahead of time with a striker and a goalkeeper on the mind. But he also knows that if United dawdle then other sharks will try to nab the fish on the end of his line.

Mount is keen to join United, having agreed personal terms but United are finding Todd Boehly a tougher nut to crack and have had their third bid for Mount rejected.

The Reds have tabled a package worth in the region of £55m, but are hesitant about offering any more with just 12 months left on his deal.

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According to A Bola, Chelsea are willing to pay Porto’s £75m release clause for goalkeeper Diogo Costa.

Costa has been linked with a move to Old Trafford to replace De Gea as the club’s first choice.

MEN Sport understands United are on the look out for a new no.1 due to uncertainty surrounding De Gea’s future.

In an interview with The Guardian, Gary Neville was asked whether he would like to join Beckham’s project at Inter Miami in the future.

The former United captain responded:

I don’t think so. I’m too embedded in Greater Manchester. I love it here. It’s where my businesses are and where my life’s been. I want to give back to this place and be part of this brilliant community.

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According to RMC Sport journalist Sacha Tavolieri, United are set to enter a three-way battle with Liverpool and Chelsea for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.

It is claimed the Nigerian striker will be on the move this summer and the onus is on the three Premier League clubs to provide the best offer.

MEN Sport understands Osimhen is a player of interest for Ten Hag as he tries to fill his striker void.

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According to GiveMeSport, Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot is surprised more teams are not interested in him this summer.

Journalist Dean Jones said:

I’m told the player himself is quite surprised there hasn’t been more fuss over the fact he could move. This is a player that would upgrade pretty much any squad. And, more than that, he would make most starting line-ups better.

United were interested in Rabiot last summer but negotiations broke down as the Reds ended up signing Casemiro instead.

According to The Mirror, Leeds are pursuing a move for United’s Amad following their relegation to the Championship.

MEN Sport understands Ten Hag wants to take the Ivorian on the US pre-season tour to assess his options for the new season.

Last year, the former Atalanta man impressed on loan at Sunderland.

According to The Times, Ten Hag has chosen to approve switching to midfield target Moises Caicedo.

MEN Sport understands United are unhappy with Chelsea’s stubbornness to agree a fee for Mason Mount.

The Dutchman is now thought to be keen on a move for Brighton’s star midfielder.

According to Metro, United were offered the chance to bid for Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic but they turned the opportunity down.

It is claimed the Reds are wanting to target other priorities.

Pulisic suggested this weekend he was looking for a new challenge away from Stamford Bridge.

Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo is being linked with United as a backup option should the Mason Mount deal fall through.

Caicedo has already made it clear who he wishes to play for in the future and it is good news for the Reds.

Speaking in 2020, he said:

My dream is to play for Manchester United. Antonio Valencia is an example to follow. With his strength and dedication, he was able to get to that level.

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If there is one positive to take from Manchester United’s prolonged pursuit of Mason Mount, it is that they are learning from the mistakes of last summer.

United spent 100 days infatuated with a move for Frenkie de Jong a year ago before marking their century with the signing of Casemiro instead.

The situation with Mount is different but shares enough similarities. Instead of it being the player who doesn’t want to join, this time the sticking point is with the club instead.

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According to The Guardian, Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich will be stepping up their interest in Mason Mount.

United have currently had three bids rejected by Chelsea as they struggle to agree a price for the English midfielder.

It is understood Chelsea may be willing to accept a smaller offer for Mount from a foreign club.

Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic has admitted he wishes to leave Stamford Bridge six years after claiming his love for United.

Speaking to ESPN this weekend, the American said:

[This summer transfer window] is absolutely a time where I need to figure out what’s best for my future, somewhere I can go and play and be trusted and feel good in what I’m doing. I want to find that joy at a club level again.

It is understood Ten Hag wants to sign two forwards in an ideal world this summer.

Lisandro Martinez has provided a positive injury update by posting videos of him training on social media.

Martinez has been sidelined since suffering a broken metatarsal in the 2-2 Europa League quarter-final draw at home to Sevilla in February. He underwent surgery shortly after, with the hope that he would be ready in time for the new campaign.

Erik ten Hag said at the end of May that he hoped to have the Argentinian back at Carrington imminently and available for the start of pre-season. Now, Martinez has posted an important update on his Instagram story.

The defender was videoed running and dribbling with the ball at his feet, which is the first time he’s shown this online. He then later tweeted: So happy to be back 100%,” with two emojis.

United are preparing an offer to sign Moises Caicedo.

The Times say the club have no interest in raising their bids for Mason Mount and will instead look at viable alternatives in their midfield search.

It is suggested that Caicedo is the new top target and the club are preparing an opening bid for him.

United are considering making Alejandro Garnacho their new number seven as his stratospheric rise continues.

Garnacho, 18, only made his first-team debut against Chelsea in April last year but he has already established himself as one of United’s most captivating forwards.

The No.7 was vacated by Cristiano Ronaldo in November when he forced his departure and Garnacho, who currently dons the number 49, signed a five-year contract in April.

Garnacho would become the first teenage recipient of the No.7 since Ronaldo in 2003.

Erik ten Hag will reportedly put his United players through a week of ‘hell’ at the start of pre-season.

The Sun says the United manager plans four days of double sessions, and there will be an even greater emphasis on building stamina across his squad.

Carrington staff are already checking in with players and referring to it as ‘Hell Week’ — a term more commonly used to describe SAS selection camps.

Leeds could reportedly look to sign Amad on loan this summer.

The Mirror says United’s fierce rivals are keen on a temporary deal as they look for an immediate return to the Premier League next season.

Amad could be allowed to leave on loan again after the pre-season tour, and a return to the Championship might suit all parties involved.

United are monitoring young goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.

The Serbia international has impressed in the MLS for New England Revolution and his performances have caught the eye of European clubs. Premier League sides are keen on the 23-year-old and the Manchester Evening News understands United are interested but have not yet made contact.

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United want to sign another top midfielder this summer, and Frenkie de Jong could be on the move.

Foot Mercato says Thomas Tuchel has asked Bayern Munich to bid for the Barcelona star after pulling out of the race to sign Declan Rice from West Ham.

United are long-term admirers of De Jong and could entertain another bid themselves if he is made available for transfer.

United are switching their attention to other midfield targets after making little progress in their pursuit of Mason Mount.

The Times says United will now consider other options, with Brighton’s Moises Caicedo top of their list.

Brighton are believed to value Caicedo at about £80 million, much more than Chelsea are demanding for Mount, but United are reportedly prepared to take that into account given his younger age and radically different contract situation.

United are unhappy with Chelsea as negotiations over a possible transfer of Mason Mount continue.

Football director John Murtough is understood to have taken a dim view of Chelsea’s strategy of communicating United’s bids through the club’s dedicated correspondents in London.

Chelsea have rejected three offers from United of upfront fees with add-ons worth in the region of £40million, £50m and £55m. Chelsea are holding out for an overall fee of £65m.

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Those on the Old Trafford tour next weekend will have to keep their eyes peeled for any names removed from the home dressing room. Jack Butland’s berth was appropriately located next to one of the exit routes.

Marcel Sabitzer’s name had been removed when members of the press occupied it for a match against club media last month. Wout Weghorst’s was still on display and Danny Webber, our ‘ringer’ up front, scored more Old Trafford goals in a half than the Dutchman managed in 15 appearances at the stadium.

Weghorst’s name will be taken down next week. So might David de Gea’s. De Gea is the only United player approaching the end of his contract who could be considered a member of the core squad.

It is that unofficial status that is discouraging United from proactively pushing others towards the departures’ lounge. For most of the last year, United have endeavoured to extend De Gea’s 12 years at the club and only recently has there been a shift that could ensure he is known as a former United player from next Saturday.

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Manchester United are at a crucial stage of negotiations with Chelsea over top midfielder target Mason Mount.

United’s third offer for the Englishman has been knocked back by the Blues despite Mount having one year left on his contract. The club offered £55m with Chelsea hoping for an additional £10m.

Mount wants to leave and Chelsea know that. MEN Sport understands that Technical Director John Murtough’s “hands are tied” due to United’s finances. Erik ten Hag also needs a new striker to bolster his squad this summer.

Reports have suggested United could be looking elsewhere after this latest knockback from Chelsea. It has been stressed that although the 24-year-old is their primary target, Ten Hag has other options in mind.

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Manchester United are looking at other targets such as Moises Caicedo after reaching an impasse with Chelsea over Mason Mount, The Times report.

United bid £55m which was rejected by Chelsea, who want 65m despite Mount having one year left on his deal. United have little wiggle room with their budget and are reluctant to bid higher.

As a result, the report states that they are looking at the Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder, who would cost significantly more than Mount.

Bayern Munich want to hijack Manchester United’s bid for Mason Mount, report The Guardian. United have had three bids knocked back.

Mount is admired by Thomas Tuchel having worked together at Stamford Bridge. With United struggling to find an agreement, the article states Bayern see Mount as a potential option in their rebuild.

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