Manchester United Transfer News Roundup: Bayern Munich turn down Benjamin Pavard proposal; Harry Maguire still up for sale, and more - August 21, 2023

Manchester United suffered a setback against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday in the Premier League, succumbing to their first loss of the season. Erik ten Hag will be eager to make amends when his team face Nottingham Forest on Saturday (August 26).

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich have informed the Red Devils that defender Benjamin Pavard is not for sale. Elsewhere, the Premier League giants are still looking for suitors for defender Harry Maguire.

On that note, here's a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on August 21, 2023:

Bayern Munich have told Manchester United that they have no intention to sell Benjamin Pavard this summer, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The Red Devils are looking to sign a new defender this summer and has shortlisted the Frenchman as their priority target. The 27-year-old’s contract with the Bavarians expires in 12 months, and he has informed them that he doesn’t want to sign an extension.

Romano told Give Me Sport that the Bundesliga giants’ failure to sign Kyle Walker from Manchester City might have affected Pavard’s future.

He continued:

A move for Pavard will also depend on Harry Maguire's exit from Old Trafford this summer

Manchester United remain interested in cashing in on Harry Maguire this summer, according to journalist Rudy Galetti.

The Englishman has reached the end of the road under Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford and is linked with a move away from the club. However, the transfer hasn’t materialised yet.

Galetti told Give Me Sport, Galetti said that Everton were briefly interested in the 30-year-old but are yet to submit an offer.

He continued:

Maguire’s proposed move to West Ham United broke down in recent weeks.

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