The latest transfer talk surrounding Manchester United includes a new defensive target in Fulham's Calvin Bassey. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 30 possible arrivals and 5 potential exits. The hottest storyline right now is about Nicolò Tresoldi, but below are the latest updates on some of the most important transfer rumours.
Calvin Bassey
On Friday, it emerged that Manchester United are monitoring 26-year-old Fulham defender Calvin Bassey following his impressive performances this season. TEAMtalk understands that interest in the Nigerian international is growing, with Newcastle United, Everton, Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig also reportedly monitoring him. Bassey is seen as an attractive option due to his Premier League experience and versatility. While his contract is set to expire in the summer, Fulham has an option to extend it by another year.
Oliver Månsson
Scouts from Manchester United, Roma, Freiburg, Leicester, and Watford were present to watch IFK Göteborg's 17-year-old midfielder Oliver Månsson during a match on Wednesday. Månsson said it was great fun to have clubs watching and viewed it as proof he has done well, but insisted his focus remains on the present, adding that the interest is a confidence boost and a dream. IFK Göteborg's football chief, Jesper Jansson, stated that while there has been no concrete contact, he believes Månsson should be valued higher on the transfer market than Malick Yalcouyé due to his youth, stability, and EU passport.
Lennart Karl
On Friday, Christian Falk reported that Manchester United have shown interest in Lennart Karl amid uncertainty over his Bayern Munich future. Falk stated that calls have been made to ascertain the situation with the player, who he says has a value of €60m [£50.1m], and that there have not been any talks over a new contract. This follows reports from last Saturday that United, along with Arsenal and Liverpool, are interested in the winger amid growing major concerns about his development in Munich. TEAMtalk also understood from sources that day that Bayern are unhappy with his off-field behaviour and that intermediaries are making calls, with Barcelona and Real Madrid also understood to retain an interest.
Victor Osimhen
Manchester United could move for Victor Osimhen in January to solve their striker problems, according to a report on Friday. The Express has named Osimhen among five players INEOS could potentially target. According to the publication, United might initiate discussions for a significant transfer for the 27-year-old, which would necessitate a substantial investment, as it also writes that Galatasaray desires over £80m and potentially as much as £100m to sell him. Djibril Cisse stated that Victor Osimhen has the profile to play in England, adding his thought that Manchester United could suit him and his belief that there was already some interest at the start of the year or last year.
Jacobo Naveros
According to Tuttomercatoweb on Friday, Manchester United are reported to be interested in Jacobo Ramon, and his market value is now considered likely to have increased to approximately €50m. The Daily Mail reports that Ramon's situation is affected by Real Madrid holding both a sell-on clause and a buy-back clause. A Daily Briefing exclusive has revealed that Lisandro Martinez might leave Old Trafford soon and is being considered by Como as a potential replacement for Ramon. This follows links from Thursday stating that clubs as big as United but with a more functional setup are also keen on him, and that Real Madrid look very likely to exercise their buy-back clause.
Gilberto Mora
On Friday, it was reported that Gilberto Mora, who plays with Tijuana, is a target for a large number of Premier League clubs. Spanish media report that he has a release fee of €40m. However, there is no universal agreement over this figure and the competition to sign him is likely to be intense.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Manchester United are exploring the market for a new No.9 and Dominic Calvert-Lewin is said to be one name under consideration, Laurie Whitwell reported for The Athletic on Thursday. United are also said to be establishing whether a move for the Englishman would be possible when the window opens, though it is said the chances of a transfer are considered remote, given the relationship between the two clubs. The Athletic also reported that the English top club would like to sign the striker from Leeds United this winter, but Leeds intends to make every effort to keep Calvert-Lewin and also wants to extend his contract by one year.
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