Man Utd target Real Madrid star targeted as surprise Ramsus Hojlund twist emerges

Man Utd target Real Madrid star targeted as surprise Ramsus Hojlund twist emerges

Manchester United made a fast start to the summer transfer window by signing Matheus Cunha for £62.5million, but the Red Devils have found it more difficult in pursuing their next targets

Manchester United fans are having to be patient for their next signing, with Matheus Cunha’s arrival yet to be followed up. The Red Devils triggered the Brazilian’s £62.5million release clause to bring him in from Wolves and quickly turned their attention to Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.

But acquiring Mbeumo has proven more difficult. Brentford are demanding at least £60m for the Cameroon international, who’s already indicated that he wants to join United over other potential suitors.

Old Trafford chiefs are reluctant to pay that amount given that they haven’t been able to sanction a big sale so far this summer. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho could all bring in significant funds, but finding buyers for the attacking quartet is no easy task.

Ruben Amorim’s focus isn’t just on Mbeumo either, with the Red Devils’ goalkeeping situation uncertain. Emiliano Martinez is claimed to be United’s priority but Amorim and Co. have alterantives who could challenge Andre Onana for the No.1 spot – or even replace him.

Real Madrid star targeted
Manchester United have identified Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin as an alternative to top target Emiliano Martinez, according to reports in Spain. United know that Aston Villa star Martinez has offers from Saudi Arabia, so the Red Devils are making contingency plans.

As reported by Spanish outlet Defensa Central, United have spoken to Lunin’s agent, Jorge Mendes, about a deal for the 26-year-old. But they only want to pay £13m, a far cry from Real’s asking price of around £20m.

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Hojlund twist emerges
Napoli have reportedly joined Italian rivals Inter Milan in the race to sign Rasmus Hojlund. Inter were installed as the favourites to sign Hojlund, 22, earlier this month but now Napoli are claimed to have held talks.

Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport say that discussions between the newly-crowned Serie A champions and the United striker’s representatives were positive. Antonio Conte is looking to bolster his forward line with already includes a former Red Devil in Romelu Lukaku.