Man Utd enter Ekitike race
Manchester United have entered the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike
Manchester United have entered the race.
There was a phonecall 48 hours ago where United were informed of all the payment details and the structure of a deal.
But the clear message was United will have to pay €100m in total.
Chelsea and Liverpool are also in the race.
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Onana on his future
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana hinted he may leave this summer.
Onana endured a rocky season at Old Trafford with a few erroneous displays between the sticks.
That has placed the keeper’s future at risk with rumours suggesting he could be on his way out.
The Cameroon international is now enjoying some time off and flew to Burkina Faso.
The 29-year-old went to support ex-Ajax team-mate Bertrand Traore and his great initiative as he opened the Bertrand Traore Foundation, which is committed to making a lasting difference to disadvantaged children in Burkina Faso.
The Cameroonian was then met by local media who asked him about his future at Man Utd and he suggested anything can happen with a cryptic response.
Onana said: “Will I leave? I don’t know, we’ll see!”
Bryan Mbeumo alternatives
Manchester United have identified two alternatives in case they miss out on Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo.
United are prioritising Mbeumo, 25, after signing Matheus Cunha for a staggering £62.5million from Wolves.
However, SunSport understand Tottenham have swooped in for the versatile forward after landing his manager from Brentford Thomas Frank and are planning a £70m raid.
And the Manchester giants are refusing to overpay for the Cameroon international, with the the Bees said to have slapped a fee in the region of £60m.
According to ESPN, that is why Man Utd are considering Bournemouth ace Antoine Semenyo and Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze as plan Bs.
Gyokeres agent speaks
Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres’ agent has come in claiming he has proof of an alleged agreement that can allow his client to leave for less than his astronomical release clause.
Gyokeres’ agent Hasan Cetinkaya has become the latest to speak out about the situation.
That is after both the striker and Sporting president Frederico Varandas addressed the ongoing saga.
According to Aftonbladet, Cetinkaya stated he has written proof of the alleged gentleman’s agreement with Sporting that proves his client can in fact leave for a cut price this summer after turning down offers last year.
Mbeumo ‘prefers United’
Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo prefers a move to Manchester United instead of Tottenham.
That is according to Sky Sports, who report Mbeumo is “leaning towards” a switch to Old Trafford.
Spurs are discussing a move for the versatile forward internally after appointing Thomas Frank.
But even though the Cameroon international’s former Brentford boss has moved across London, he “still prefers” United.
However, Frank’s arrival at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has still made the 25-year-old more interested in going there than before.
Gyokeres ‘rejects’ Man Utd
Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres has rejected a move to Manchester United, according to reports.
Gyokeres is now anticipated to make a transfer this summer with Arsenal one of a number of clubs tracking him
United had been tipped to make a move for the striker with manager Ruben Amorim reportedly keen to re-united with him.
But according to Record, the 27-year-old has decided not to move to Old Trafford, with the Gunners now his most likely destination.
The North Londoners are rumoured to have had a £55million bid rejected by Sporting.
That is understood to have been met with anger from the Sweden international, who reportedly had a gentleman’s agreement with the club to let him go for that fee.
Arsenal are believed to be preparing a second offer for Gyokeres but it is now up to his agent and Sporting to agree the terms of his release.
And if negotiations do not prove productive, Sporting will demand his £85million buyout clause is met.