This summer, Manchester United will see the transfer news - a busy industry in the summer months- at its peak as new manager Erik Ten Hag looks to speed up the Red Devils' return to table relevance.
The ex-Ajax and PEC Zwolle boss has emphasized United for their return to the UEFA Champions League as soon as possible. After ending 13 points behind Tottenham last season, its beleaguered unit will need much improvement to move from sixth to the top four.
The team will not be consulting Ralf Rangnick, now managing the Austrian national team, which is good after United's temporary leader achieved very little.
Below we have gathered the latest done deals, reports, and rumors and given our detailed examination of what's going on as Joe Prince-Wright (JPW), Nicholas Mendola (NM), and Andy Edwards (AE) will guide you through a frantic next few months.
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June 1 – Paul Pogba has decided to leave Manchester United
Paul Pogba will leave United this summer in a free transfer for the second time. In 2016 Pogba joined United from Juventus for around $112 million fees. However, after winning the Europa League andc titles in his first season, Pogba showed glimpses of his excellence but failed to help United land any more silverware. His second spell at United will eventually go down as a failure.
United confirmed his leaving and said: "Everyone at the club would like to congratulate Paul on his successful journey ahead and thank him for his beautiful contribution to Manchester United. All the best for your career".
He is linked with Real Madrid, PSG, and Juventus; however, Reports suggest he is more likely to return to Juventus.
June 1 – Frenkie de Jong to United?
United is in direct contact with Barcelona over a $91 million move for Frenkie de Jong, reported by Fabrizio Romano. The Dutch midfielder wants to play for Barcelona in the Champions League, but Erik ten Hag, his old boss at Ajax, is now leading United. De Jong would be United's important man in midfield, and Barca will have to cut costs if they want to come up with the likes of Robert Lewandowski this summer, it seems like Frenkie de Jong could be one of the players they won't want to let him go, but they'll have to.
May 31 – Jurrien Timber from Ajax
Young center-back Jurrien Timber expresses his view about Erin Ten Hag's future in the face of rumored Man United interest.
Timber is 20 years old, a world-class passer out of the back, and is outstanding with the ball at his feet in control, working his way into auspicious positions on the pitch. He is very belligerent in the running after the ball, known as the brave shot blocker.
"My instinct will be the decisive factor," Timber says via Metro. "The picture should be true. You can go to a well-known big club. However, It's better to stay with Ajax if you're not going to play there.
Sixty-two percent of the time, the ball is held with Ajax leading to Timber ranking 13th in the Eredivisie and 18th in interceptions which are magnificent numbers.
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