Manchester United Transfer News Roundup: Red Devils turn down Neymar; Benjamin Pavard pushing for Old Trafford move, and more - August 14, 2023
Manchester United welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to Old Trafford on Monday (August 14) in their 2023-24 Premier League opener. Manager Erik ten Hag will be eager to build on his good work from last season.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils turned down the chance to sign Paris Saint-Germain attacker Neymar this summer. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich midfielder Benjamin Pavard is eager to join the English giants.
On that note, here's a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on August 14, 2023:
Manchester United were offered the chance to sign Neymar this summer, according to The Independent.
The Brazilian is close to moving to Saudi Arabia this month to join Al-Hilal. Paris Saint-Germain are ready to let him go following a less than impressive stint at Paris. The player has bagged 118 goals and 77 assists in 173 games across competitions but has not made more than 22 league appearances in a season.
The 31-year-old was initially offered to a host of clubs in Europe, including the Red Devils, this summer. However, Ten Hag opted not to move for Neymar. The Dutchman has shaped his squad according to his tactics and was unwilling to disrupt his good work by roping in the Brazilian.
Benjamin Pavard has informed Bayern Munich that he wants to join Manchester United this summer, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The Red Devils are on the hunt for a new defender in the wake of Harry Maguire’s impending move to West Ham United. Ten Hag has identified Pavard as his preferred choice.
In his column for Caught Offside, Romano said that the Bavarians have informed the Frenchman that they don’t want to offload him.
He continued:
Pavard’s contract with the Bundesliga giants expires in 12 months.
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