Manchester United Transfer News Roundup: Red Devils identify Harry Maguire replacement; Sofyan Amrabat agrees terms, and more - August 12, 2023
Manchester United host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford for their Premier League season opener on Monday (August 14). Erik ten Hag will hope to continue his team’s resurgence in the new campaign.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils have shortlisted two players as possible replacements for defender Harry Maguire. Elsewhere, Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has agreed personal terms ahead of a move to Old Trafford.
On that note, here's a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on August 12, 2023:
Manchester United have identified Jean-Clair Todibo and Benjamin Pavard as possible replacements for Harry Maguire, according to acclaimed transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The English defender is set to leave Old Trafford this summer to join West Ham United. The Hammers have struck a deal with the Red Devils, who're now pursuing a replacement for the 30-year-old.
In his column for Caught Offside, Romano said that Manchester United want to identify Maguire’s replacement before letting him go.
He continued:
Pavard has reportedly informed Bayern Munich that he wants to leave this summer
Sofyan Amrabat has agreed personal terms with Manchester United, according to transfer insider Alfredo Pedulla.
The Moroccan midfielder is a priority target for Ten Hag at the moment, and the Red Devils are already working to get him to Old Trafford. While the English giants are yet to strike a deal with Fiorentina, they have managed to convince the 26-year-old to move.
Manchester United have offered the player a contract worth €4.5 million per year, and the player has accepted the terms. With Fred out of the club, the Premier League giants are inching closer to Amrabat, but they might still need to offload a couple of players more.
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