Manchester United Transfer News Roundup: Red Devils suffer Benjamin Pavard blow; Van de Beek key for Sofyan Amrabat move, and more - August 22, 2023
Manchester United remain keen for further additions to their squad after a shaky start to the new campaign. Erik ten Hag’s men fell to a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur over the weekend in their second game of the season.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils have suffered a setback in their plans to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Benjamin Pavard this summer. Elsewhere, Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat’s arrival at Old Trafford depends on midfielder Donny van de Beek’s future.
On that note, here's a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on August 22, 2023:
Manchester United have suffered a setback in their plans to take Benjamin Pavard to Old Trafford. According to acclaimed transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the French defender is close to joining Inter Milan this summer.
In his column for Caught Offside, Romano added that the Red Devils are unlikely to sign a new defender unless Harry Maguire leaves.
He continued:
Pavard’s contract with Bayern Munich expires at the end of the season.
Sofyan Amrabat’s proposed transfer to Old Trafford could depend on the future of Donny van de Beek, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Moroccan midfielder is heavily linked with a move to Manchester United this summer, but the transfer has failed to materialise so far. Romano told Give Me Sport that the Red Devils need to offload Van de Beek before they can initiate negotiations for Amrabat.
Erik ten Hag is prioritising a move for the Moroccan this summer.
Manchester United are closing in on Benfica custodian Odysseas Vlachodimos, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Red Devils have already roped in Andre Onana from Inter Milan to bolster their goalkeeper position. Vlachodimos has been identified as a possible backup for the Cameroonian
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