Man Utd transfer news - Fiorentina's Amrabat warning, Reguilon's squad number

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Shaw injury update

Luke Shaw is expected to be out for ten weeks underlining Manchester United's need to find a new left-back.

The England international was injured in the recent defeat at Tottenham and is expected to be sidelined for a prolonged period, leaving Erik ten Hag short defensively.

That motivated their pursuit of Sergio Reguilon, who will make a loan move to Old Trafford.

Shaw started 30 times for United in the Premier League last term, filling in on the flanks and as a makeshift centre-half. He will leave a sizeable hole and the Manchester outfit have agreed a loan deal for the Tottenham man with a medical due to take place.

The club have a break clause which they can trigger come January with no purchase option included in the deal whilst they will cover Reguilon's entire salary.

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Fofana bid rejected

Monaco have rejected Manchester United's loan offer for Youssouf Fofana, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Inter Milan are also interested in the 24-year-old midfielder.

Fiorentina issue Amrabat warning

Fiorentina have told Manchester United there are other clubs interested in Sofyan Amrabat.

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The Italian club's president Rocco Commisso has said: "There are other clubs for Amrabat too. I cannot give an answer right now, because not even I know what will happen tomorrow.

"We told Amrabat that if he has an opportunity to leave, then we’ll let him go. If this deal cannot be done, then he has two years left on his contract and will remain.

"There are many negotiations in progress. I don’t want to name names. So wait 24 hours and then you’ll know what happens."

Man United are attempting to sign Sofyan Amrabat on loan (Getty Images)

Mengi exit

Manchester United are set to sell academy graduate Teden Mengi to Premier League new boys Luton Town ahead of the transfer deadline.

Mengi, 21, has previously had loan spells in the Championship with the likes of Derby County and Birmingham City and was handed his senior United debut by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the Europa League back in 2020.

The youngster has failed to make a senior league appearance since progressing through the academy ranks for United. And Mengi is now poised to bring his time at the club to an end amid transfer interest from the Hatters, who have been seeking defensive reinforcements for weeks.

Reguilon set for Old Trafford

Manchester United are close to signing Sergio Reguilon on loan from Tottenham.

The left-back will provide cover for Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, with the pair nursing injuries.

Henderson joins Palace

Dean Henderson has joined Crystal Palace on a five-year contract.

The 26-year-old goalkeeper has left Manchester United for an undisclosed fee, believed to be around £20million.

"I’m absolutely delighted and buzzing to be here," said Henderson.

"I can’t wait to get started.

"This club has got great fans and has a lot of top players who are hungry to succeed.

"There’s something being built here, and I really want to be a part of it."

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Hannibal leaning towards stay

Hannibal Mejbri is leaning towards staying at Manchester United despite strong transfer interest from clubs abroad and in the Premier League.

After impressing in the Championship with Birmingham City last season, Hannibal has no shortage of offers on the table.

Mirror Football understands that the 20-year-old has received proposals from Sevilla, Anderlecht and several clubs in England in recent weeks.

Champions League draw in full

Newcastle have been handed a daunting Champions League task after being grouped with Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan.

That's in direct contrast to Manchester City. They will start their defence in Group G, where they will face RB Leipzig, Red Star Belgrade and Young Boys.

Arsenal will play Europa League winners Sevilla, PSV and Lens.

Manchester United have been placed into Group A along with Bayern Munich, FC Copenhagen and Galatsaray.

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Champions League group

Manchester United will play Bayern Munich, Copenhagen and Galatasaray in their Champions League group.

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Fiorentina's Amrabat demand

Fiorentina want Man Utd to include an obligation to buy clause in any loan move for Sofyan Amrabat, according to The Telegraph.

United had been looking at a loan deal with an option for the Morocco international, who worked under Erik ten Hag at Utrecht earlier in his career.

It remains to be seen what United do next, though the sale of Dean Henderson is expected to help raise funds for further business.

Sergio Reguilon medical booked

And this is the dominoe many have been waiting to fall...

The Athletic are reporting that Tottenham left-back Sergio Reguilon is set for a medical with Manchester United after being given permission by his parent club.

The Red Devils are now focusing their attention on the Spaniard, having previously been looking at Marc Cucurella. They are now hopeful a deal can be completed before Friday night's deadline.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 8: Sergio Reguilon of Tottenham Hotspur during the match between Barcelona v Tottenham Hotspur (Joan Gamper Trophy) at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on August 8, 2023 in Barcelona Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

ICYMI: Fernandez set to move

Alvaro Fernandez is expected to leave Man Utd on loan this week, according to the Manchester Evening News.

The Spaniard is United's only available left-back after injuries to Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw, but the club are still pursuing reinforcements with Marc Cucurella among the options.

Fernandez spent last season on loan at Preston, playing 39 times in the Championship.

Edwards coy on Mengi

Luton Town boss Rob Edwards has confirmed the club are trying to do a deal for Teden Mengi.

The Red Devils academy graduate is believed to be in advanced talks ahead of a permanent switch to Kenilworth Road.

Speaking to the press on Thursday, Edwards said of Mengi: "There are talks ongoing at the moment, but I’ve got nothing to report. Before anything’s finished, I’ve got to be honest, I don’t want to talk about anyone’s players.

"He’s someone that we like, but I don’t want to go into too much detail at the moment if you don't mind. If we can further on, then I’ll give you some more."

Fiorentina issue Amrabat demands

Fiorentina are insistent that Sofyan Amrabat will only be able to join Manchester United on loan if an obligation to purchase the midfielder permanently is included in the deal.

Amrabat, 27, has been heavily linked with a transfer to United throughout the summer transfer window and it is understood the Morocco international is free to leave Fiorentina before the transfer deadline day for the right price.

While Erik ten Hag is keen to bring Amrabat to Old Trafford, the Dutchman is now working with limited funds are spending in excess of £170million on deals for Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund earlier this summer. An initial loan proposal was reportedly turned down by Fiorentina on Wednesday evening, but talks between the two clubs are ongoing.

Henderson move undermines Solskjaer claims

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer raised eyebrows two years ago when he, while Manchester United manager, claimed he had "two number one goalkeepers" in David de Gea and Dean Henderson.

The comments sparked plenty of debate over whether it would be wise to have two 'keepers he deemed of a starting quality battling it out for the one spot. Solskjaer seemed to encourage the idea of Henderson pushing De Gea as close as possible and publicly warned the Spaniard that the younger Englishman had more than enough talent to be relied upon.

United are losing both men in the same window, though. De Gea left on a free earlier in the summer, while Henderson will command a fee with his Crystal Palace switch.

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United warned off double swoop

Manchester United have been told not to make a late double signing of Marc Cucurella and Ryan Gravenberch by former Red Devils defender Mikael Silvestre.

Erik ten Hag's men have been linked with both of the aforementioned players, though it remains unclear which position the Dutchman views as a priority - left-back or central midfield.

For the majority of the window, United have been linked with a central midfielder, though the first choice of both the Red Devils fanbase and hierarchy was believed to be Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat.

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More on Mengi exit

Manchester United are set to sell academy graduate Teden Mengi to Premier League new boys Luton Town ahead of the transfer deadline.

Mengi, 21, has previously had loan spells in the Championship with the likes of Derby County and Birmingham City and was handed his senior United debut by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the Europa League back in 2020.

The youngster has failed to make a senior league appearance since progressing through the academy ranks for United. And Mengi is now poised to bring his time at the club to an end amid transfer interest from the Hatters, who have been seeking defensive reinforcements for weeks.

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United 'seriously consider' Reguilon move

Manchester United are weighing up a move for Tottenham left-back Sergio Reguilon, per The Athletic.

United are aiming to sign another full-back after Luke Shaw sustained a muscle injury and have sounded out Chelsea over a deal for Marc Cucurella.

However, the Red Devils are now 'seriously considering' a move for Reguilon ahead of the transfer deadline. While United are still in for Cucurella, a final decision will be made based on 'football and financial' factors with the club still aiming to sign Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina, too.

Ten Hag pursues 'next Bruno'

Manchester United have made Benfica aware of their interest in the Portuguese side’s teenage midfielder Joao Neves.

The talented 18-year-old broke through into the first-team ranks of the Lisbon giants in the second half of last season. Neves has gone on to make 24 appearances for Benfica and has started three of the side’s four matches this campaign – including their Portuguese Super Cup clash against Porto.

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United have left-back priority

Manchester United completed the bulk of their major business early in the transfer window, bringing in Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund.

But with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia both injured and set to be out for an extended period, United are looking to bring in a left-back before Friday's transfer deadline. Chelsea's Marc Cucurella is the leading candidate to fill the void, but United have also looked at Tottenham's Sergio Reguilon, Brentford's Rico Henry and Barcelona's Marcos Alonso

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Fiorentina's Amrabat demand

Fiorentina want Man Utd to include an obligation to buy clause in any loan move for Sofyan Amrabat, according to The Telegraph.

United had been looking at a loan deal with an option for the Morocco international, who worked under Erik ten Hag at Utrecht earlier in his career.

It remains to be seen what United do next, though the sale of Dean Henderson is expected to help raise funds for further business.

Fernandez exit anticipated

Alvaro Fernandez is expected to leave Man Utd on loan this week, according to the Manchester Evening News.

The Spaniard is United's only available left-back after injuries to Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw, but the club are still pursuing reinforcements with Marc Cucurella among the options.

Fernandez spent last season on loan at Preston, playing 39 times in the Championship.

EXCLUSIVE: Hannibal leaning towards United stay

Hannibal Mejbri is leaning towards staying at Manchester United despite strong transfer interest from clubs abroad and in the Premier League.

After impressing in the Championship with Birmingham City last season, Hannibal has no shortage of offers on the table; Mirror Football understands that the 20-year-old has received proposals from Sevilla, Anderlecht and several clubs in England in recent weeks.

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Contact made over Todibo

Man Utd have made contact with Nice over Jean-Clair Todibo, following Raphael Varane's injury.

That's according to The Sun, who claim the ex-Barcelona man is a target after turning down a move to Saudi Arabia.

Erik ten Hag is said to be a fan of the 23-year-old, but Nice's reported asking price of £47m means nothing is certain.

Could Hojlund feature on Sunday?

Man Utd have decisions to make for their trip to Arsenal on Sunday, one of which involves Rasmus Hojlund.

The summer signing has been made to wait for his debut after picking up an injury with former club Atalanta.

He has been in training, and Erik ten Hag now faces a decision for this weekend's game.

FULL STORY: Van de Beek's second thoughts

Donny van de Beek is reluctant to join FC Lorient on loan and is ready to wait for alternative options to present themselves ahead of Friday's transfer deadline.

Van de Beek, 26, is one of a handful of fringe players who are free to leave Manchester United before the window shuts. The Dutchman had initially struggled to establish himself at Old Trafford since joining the club from Ajax back in 2020 and his fortunes haven't improved since the arrival of Erik ten Hag last summer.

The Red Devils accepted a proposal from Lorient for Van de Beek earlier this week, however, the midfielder is not sold on the idea of joining the Ligue 1 outfit.

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Will Varane injury force a transfer?

Raphael Varane will be out of action for "a few weeks" after picking up an injury against Nottingham Forest, and this appears to have accelerated a push to hand Jonny Evans a one-year deal.

Will there be more to come, though? United are already without Luke Shaw, who has filled in at centre-back in the past.

One solution might be ensuring any left-back recruit is also capable of stepping in in the middle, something which targets Marc Cucurella and Nico Taglafico have done at times in their careers.

Van de Beek 'not keen' on Lorient

Man Utd midfielder Donny van de Beek has no intention of joining Lorient, according to Le Parisien (via Get French Football News).

The Dutch international is the subject of interest from the French side over a season-long loan switch.

With Van de Beek weighing up his options, Lorient are also exploring a move for free agent Tiemoue Bakayoko after the French international left Chelsea earlier in the summer.

Mengi set for Luton

Man Utd defender Teden Mengi is set to complete a permanent move to Luton Town, according to the Manchester Evening News.

The academy graduate is said to have received interest from a number of clubs in England and overseas, but the Hatters appear to have won the race.

A move to Kenilworth Road would see Mengi link up with former Man Utd academy team-mate Tahith Chong, who joined Luton earlier in the summer.