Manchester United transfer news is in the headlines once more as the club is considering a shock exchange deal for Marcus Rashford and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins. The proposed transfer is a sign of United's vigorous bid to overhaul their squad for next season.
In other Manchester United transfer news, goalkeeper Andre Onana has been handed a lifeline at Old Trafford. It is said that new boss Ruben Amorim is to switch his focus away from signing a new keeper, with additions in other key areas the focus.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are lining up a massive deal ahead of the Club World Cup. Diego Simeone has set his sights on Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero and made him one of the club's priority transfer targets. Should the transfer occur, it would be one of the larger stories outside of the Manchester United transfer news circle.
Meanwhile back at Old Trafford, Manchester United transfer news also includes uncertainty surrounding Rashford's future. Former England striker Alan Shearer has given his opinion, saying he'd be "gobsmacked" if Rashford has much of a future left at United.
In other news, Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen is allowing himself a month to arrange his future. However, he is reportedly eager to remain in the Premier League, where the likes of Manchester United will continue to be active in the marketplace.
Away from Manchester United transfer news, the tragic news from Croatia was that former international midfielder Nikola Pokrivac was killed in a car accident at the age of 39.
In other football news:
- Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk earned £3 million from sponsorship and image rights alone last season, reports say. New Liverpool boss Arne Slot praised the leadership of Van Dijk, hailing him in an interview with Jamie Carragher.
- French club Caen, co-owned by Kylian Mbappé, has been relegated to the third tier of French football.
- Outrage in England, where several Premier League clubs have been accused of charging children up to £1,800 to act as mascots for matches.
- West Ham striker Niclas Füllkrug blasted the attitude of his teammates after a frustrating late draw with Southampton.
As the summer window intensifies, fans can expect more breaking Manchester United transfer news in the coming weeks as the club is actively considering potential arrivals and exits. Keep an eye on this space for all the latest on Manchester United transfer news as new events are expected to take the club forward.
