Manchester United are unlikely to make another bid for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite if Sean Dyche s side do not reduce their asking price , according to reports.
, with the Toffees looking for at least double that amount.
Signing a new central defender is a priority for Erik ten Hag and Sir Jim Ratcliffe following Raphael Varane s departure.
Varane did not sign a new contract at Old Trafford and will officially leave on a free transfer when his deal runs out at the end of the month.
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England international Branthwaite had a great 2023/24 campaign with Everton and it is no surprise to see expressing an interest.
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Arsenal are set to beat Chelsea to the signing of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori, who has packed his bags ahead of a switch to north London, according to reports.
Calafiori came through the AS Roma youth academy but could not break into their first team, joining Swiss side FC Basel for €2.6million in August 2022.
After one year in Switzerland, the 22-year-old returned to Italy, joining Bologna for €4m.
What a signing he has been for the Rossoblu. Calafiori played 30 times in Serie A last term to help the Italian club qualify for the Champions League for the first time.
Playing for Bologna in Europe s premier competition appears to be unlikely, with several clubs interested in signing the young defender.
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Manchester United have reportedly agreed personal terms with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte, who would cost around £51million.
The Red Devils mean business in the transfer market, agreeing deals for Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee and Lille wonderkid Leny Yoro.
Erik ten Hag s side want to sign another centre-back after Yoro and also a new midfielder, though one or two are expected to have to leave for that to happen.
Two bids have been rejected by Everton for Jarrad Branthwaite, with the Premier League club holding out for £70million.
Another centre-back Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team are interested in signing is Bayern Munich s Matthijs de Ligt.
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Former Manchester United star David de Gea is reportedly willing to reduce his wage demands to find a new side, as two sides have opened talks for his signing.
De Gea remains without a club despite walking away from Old Trafford as a free agent last summer. After 545 appearances and multiple trophies at United, he saw the signing of Andre Onana as a reduction of his potential minutes.
And while he d have no doubt found a role as a No.1, having played every Premier League game in his final campaign at United, countless opportunities to move to a new side have come and gone.
The latest to be reported was a move to Genoa, who were interested in making De Gea their new goalkeeper until unrealistic expectations in terms of his salary saw them back out.
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Manchester United have confirmed that defender Luke Shaw has suffered another injury blow and will miss the opening three games of the season.
The England full-back has sustained a calf injury which the club say will keep him out until next month’s international break.
Shaw will have to sit out ’s Premier League fixtures at home to Fulham and Liverpool, as well as the trip to Brighton.
The 29-year-old could also be a doubt for England’s Nations League matches next month against the Republic of Ireland and Finland – the first fixtures under new interim boss Lee Carsley.
United said: “Luke Shaw will miss the opening games of the Premier League season due to a calf injury sustained at the start of pre-season training.
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