Man United receive huge boost after FA Cup win and have ‘held talks’ to sign free agent with final decision expected this week

Man United receive huge boost after FA Cup win and have ‘held talks’ to sign free agent with final decision expected this week

Manchester United want defensive additions this summer and may still have a chance to strike an absolute bargain signing.

United fans were treated to a rare moment of joy this weekend, watching a masterful 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final.

Erik ten Hag saw his side stifle City for most of the afternoon with Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez turning in a superb defensive display.

A 13th FA Cup is a great moment in a frustrating season and United fans may be left wishing there were more of these displays over the course of the season.

United being this solid at the back has been a rarity but fans will never see that Varane and Martinez partnership again.

Varane has confirmed that he is leaving when his contract expires this summer, so this was his final United appearance.

United must find a replacement for Varane and hope for an end to Martinez’s injury woes moving forward.

Mainoo and Garnacho got the headlines, but Man Utd man with just 29 touches was a vital factor in winning the FA Cup
Mainoo and Garnacho got the headlines, but Man Utd man with just 29 touches was a vital factor in winning the FA Cup.

Fulham centre back Adarabioyo is in the same boat as Varane in that his contract expire this summer and he will be leaving.

The Manchester-born defender is a man in demand and United may yet have a chance to bring him in.

The Northern Echo report that whilst Newcastle United are chasing a deal for Adarabioyo, that move is not finalised yet.

It’s stated that United have ‘held talks’ with Adarabioyo and hope to convince him into making the move to Old Trafford.

United winning the FA Cup means Europa League qualification – and bumps Newcastle out of European action entirely.

That could give United a late boost in the race for Adarabioyo, who is expected to make a final decision on his future this week