Manchester United Transfer News Roundup: Red Devils eyeing Marco Verratti; Dean Henderson backed to stay, and more - August 20, 2023
Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday (August 19) in the Premier League. Pape Matar Sarr gave Spurs the lead early in the second half before a late Lisandro Martinez own goal compounded the misery for Erik ten Hag.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils have entered the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti. Elsewhere, United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has been backed to stay at Old Trafford beyond the summer.
On that note, here's a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on August 20, 2023:
Manchester United are interested in Marco Verratti, according to L’Equipe.
The Italian midfielder has reached the end of the line with Paris Saint-Germain this summer and will be allowed to leave. The Red Devils have turned to the 30-year-old following poor performances from their midfield in the opening two games of the season.
Verratti’s qualities could make him the ideal partner to Casemiro at the heart of Ten Hag’s midfield. Verratti could help the Dutch manager control the tempo of games. The Parisians are likely to let him leave for €60 million this summer.
However, the Premier League giants face competition from Bayern Munich for the 30-year-old.
Acclaimed transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has backed Dean Henderson to stay at Manchester United this season. The English goalkeeper was heavily linked with a move to Nottingham Forest this summer, but the transfer failed to see the light of day.
Romano told Give Me Sport that the move broke down, as the two clubs failed to reach a breakthrough in talks.
He continued:
Henderson is likely to play second-fiddle to Andre Onana if he stays.
Manchester United legend Gary Neville remains unconvinced by Mason Mount’s performance so
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