Manchester United drew 1-1 to Lens at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday in their last friendly of the pre-season. Facundo Pellistri scored an equaliser in the last kick of the game.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils are interested in Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo. Elsewhere, Leeds United are eyeing United defender Brandon Williams this summer.
On that note, here's a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on August 7, 2023:
Manchester United are interested in Jean-Clair Todibo, according to acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The Red Devils remain in the market for a new centre-back amid the uncertainty surrounding the future of Harry Maguire. The English defender could leave Old Trafford if the club receives a proper offer on the table this summer.
Todibo has been identified as a possible replacement for Magurie. The 23-year-old has turned his career around since joining Nice from Barcelona and was in exceptional form last season.
The Frenchman could develop further under Ten Hag’ at Old Trafford. However, the Premier League giants will only target the player if Maguire leaves this summer.
Leeds United are planning to sign Brandon Williams this summer, according to transfer insider Ben Jacobs.
The English full-back has struggled to live up to the initial promise at Manchester United and has dropped down the pecking order under Ten Hag. The Dutch manager has enough cover for the left-back position in Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia. Alvaro Fernandez has also shown in pre-season that he could be knocking on the door this year.
As such, the Red Devils are willing to cash in on Williams this year, with Leeds keen to bring him to Elland Road. Jacobs told Give Me Sport that Manchester United would prefer to permanently
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