In This Article

  • Manchester United's New Striker Pursuit
  • Signings: Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo
  • Additional Striker and Midfielder on the Horizon
  • Rashford's Barcelona Transfer Progress
  • Barcelona's Potential Departures: Ansu Fati and Nico Williams
  • Potential Transfers: Antony, Jadon Sancho, and Alejandro Garnacho

Key Takeaways

  • Manchester United is reportedly close to securing the services of striker Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford for a fee similar to the one spent on Matheus Cunha.
  • Marcus Rashford's move to Barcelona appears imminent, with one of Barcelona's attackers set to depart to AS Monaco, paving the way for Rashford.
  • United may consider another loan for Rashford if Barcelona covers most, if not all, of his salary, with a valuation of £40 million placed on him.
  • Real Betis and Fenerbahce are keen on signing United winger Antony and Jadon Sancho respectively.
  • Alejandro Garnacho, United's 20-year-old winger, is said to be keen on staying in the Premier League and is eyeing a move to London.

Ruben Amorim, Manchester United's manager, is reportedly on the hunt for a new starting striker as Marcus Rashford's move to Barcelona seems increasingly likely. United have already splashed £62.5 million to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves and are set to part ways with a similar fee to secure the services of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford.

Beyond these two signings, Amorim is still eyeing an additional striker and an energetic midfielder, but United will need to make player sales before further strengthening their squad.

Rashford himself has taken a positive step towards his dream move to Barcelona, with one of Hansi Flick's attackers set to depart the Nou Camp. Barcelona winger Ansu Fati is set to undergo his medical at AS Monaco this Friday, paving the way for Rashford's potential move to the Spanish giants.

Barcelona's failure to offload Fati in the January transfer window was a significant reason why their interest in Rashford did not materialize into a formal approach. However, the La Liga champions are reportedly planning to sign the 27-year-old on loan after they secure a deal for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams.

United are said to prefer a sale for Rashford, but may consider another loan if Barcelona cover most, if not all, of his salary. The Old Trafford giants have reportedly placed a £40 million valuation on Rashford's head, a figure Aston Villa opted against paying after his loan spell last season.

Meanwhile, Real Betis are keen on signing United winger Antony after his successful loan spell in Seville last term, while Fenerbahce are strong contenders in the race to sign Jadon Sancho. The likely next club for Alejandro Garnacho remains uncertain, but the 20-year-old winger is said to be keen on staying in the Premier League and is eyeing a move to London.