Man Utd news: 'Contact' made over £42million star as transfer confirmed for 'sizeable' fee

Man Utd news: 'Contact' made over £42million star as transfer confirmed for 'sizeable' fee

Manchester United news as fans await the club's next big piece of business ahead of the start of the season

Manchester United are in the middle of a crucial transfer window as they look to capitalise on the momentum built over the second half of last season. Returning to the Champions League meant reinforcing the squad was even more necessary than it already was.

United have strengthened their spine with the arrivals of Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans fromAston Villa but there is plenty more work to be done with time running out ahead of the season opener at newly-promoted Hull City a week on Saturday.

Meanwhile, it is looking increasingly likely that Marcus Rashford will at least start the season with United, more than 18 months since his last appearance for the club. Michael Carrick has spoken warmly about the England forward, hinting he could still have a future at the club.

Ahead of the final pre-season game against AC Milan on Saturday, here's a round-up of the latest United news…

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Contact made over PSG star

United are said to be among a string of clubs to have lodged an enquiry about Paris Saint-Germain starlet Ibrahim Mbaye.

While the 18-year-old is regarded as one of Europe's brightest young talents, the European champions need to make room in their squad following the arrival of new talent this summer.

World Cup winner Ferran Torres now looks to be on his way to the Parc de Princes, which would squeeze Mbaye's chances of first-team football even more.

According to AS, the situation has put a host of major clubs on alert. As well as United, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Porto, RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Roma and Aston Villa have been credited with an interest in the player, who PSG are prepared to let go for just £42million.

United bank 'sizeable' fee

Young winger Ethan Williams has been sold to Peterborough for a "sizeable disclosed fee," according to the League One club.

The 20-year-old has been allowed to leave after being part of the pre-season tour of Scandinavia. Having not made a senior start for United, he has been allowed to leave to advance his career.

Speaking after joining the League One side, Williams said: "I have enjoyed my time at United and it's always tough to leave a place like that. But there comes a time in your career where you have to make tough decisions to develop yourself and Peterborough is renowned for helping younger players."

Peterborough manager Luke Williams said: "Ethan is a player that will give us another option in the wide areas. He is quick, direct and will be a threat and I am looking forward to working with him."

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