Manchester United Transfer News Roundup: Sofyan Amrabat confident of Old Trafford move; Fulham eyeing Eric Bailly, and more - August 18, 2023
Manchester United will travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday (August 19) to face Spurs in the Premier League. Erik ten Hag’s team enjoyed a winning start to their new campaign last weekend against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Meanwhile, Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat is confident about joining the Red Devils this summer. Elsewhere, Fulham are interested in United defender Eric Bailly.
On that note, here's a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories asa on August 18, 2023:
Sofyan Amrabat is confident of securing a move to Manchester United this summer, according to journalist Dean Jones.
The Moroccan midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford for quite some time. Ten Hag has reportedly made him a priority target this year, but the Red Devils are yet to submit an offer for the Fiorentina man.
Jones told Give Me Sport that the Premier League giants are likely to move for Amrabat as soon as they offload another midfielder.
Amrabat is also being monitored by Liverpool, who remain in the market for midfield reinforcements.
Fulham are interested in Eric Bailly, according to The Daily Mail. The Ivorian defender is a forgotten man at Manchester United and will be allowed to leave this summer.
Erik ten Hag already has a strong set of central defenders in his kitty, and Bailly is surplus to requirements. The Cottagers have identified him as a fallback option for the summer.
Marco Silva wants a new centre-back at Craven Cottage and has his eyes on Benfica’s Morato. Bailly is also on Fulham’s radar, but his injury history has raised concerns at the club.
Silva wants to rope in Morato before the end of the window. However, should he fail to do so, the Cottagers will turn their attention
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