Manchester United Transfer News Roundup: Benjamin Pavard eager to join Red Devils; Eric Bailly off to Besiktas, and more - August 10, 2023
Manchester United start their new Premier League campaign against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on Monday (August 14). The Red Devils finished third last season.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard is eager to move to Old Trafford this summer. Elsewhere, defender Eric Bailly has agreed to join Turkish side Besiktas.
On that note, here's a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on August 10, 2023:
Benjamin Pavard is eager to join Manchester United this summer, according to transfer insider Florian Plettenberg.
The Red Devils are likely to remain in the market for a new defender in the wake of Harry Maguire's impending move to West Ham United. Ten Hag has identified the French defender as a candidate to replace the 30-year-old Maguire.
Pavard is likely to leave Bayern Munich this summer unless he signs a new deal at the Allianz Arena. The 27-year-old's contract with the Bavarians expires next summer, and they're determined not to lose him for free.
Manchester United are reportedly leading the race for the Frenchman, with Ten Hag enticed by the player's versatility. Pavard could be available for around €30 million this summer.
Eric Bailly is set to join Besiktas this summer, according to journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu.
The Cote d'Ivoire defender is a forgotten man at Manchester United and is unlikely to last the summer. Bailly has no future under Ten Hag, and the Red Devils are working to remove him from their wage bill. The Premier League giants are ready to offload him for a miniscule fee of £2 million, but there's very little interest in his signature.
Bailly has reported agreed a three-year deal to join Besiktas this year. He's now hoping to terminate his contract with Manchester
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