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Manchester United’s much needed rebuild of their midfield is underway with movement needed both in and out of the club.
The Red Devils are currently still set on PSG’s Manuel Ugarte, despite the lengthy talks with the French champions not bearing any fruit.
United are also in talks with AS Monaco for France international Youssouf Fofana, however face opposition from West Ham United and AC Milan for the 25-year-old.
However, in order to create space for the two Ligue 1 stars, United first need to offload some of their current players.
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Scott McTominay, Christian Eriksen and Casemiro were all listed as players that the club are happy to part ways with this summer. All three are now entering their final year of contract, so Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Dan Ashworth are keen to ell the stars to make some money back for the club.
If they aren’t sold this summer, the club could miss out with the midfielders agreeing contracts elsewhere to join on a free transfer when their contracts end.
With much needed transfer funds needed at Old Trafford, the club are keen to get some deals over the line in the next two weeks.
Now, a report from Italy has given us an update on one of the men United are keen to offload.
Napoli have loan deal rejected for Scott McTominay
Reports from Gianluca Di Marzio have provided and update on Napoli’s interest in bringing McTominay to Italy.
The report explains that Napoli have opened conversations with United around a potential loan move for the Scotland international, however the Red Devils are not entertaining the idea.
United are only interested in a permanent transfer for the 27-year-old, although it’s unknown at this time if Antonio Conte’s side will look at this sort of a deal.
The report also noted that Napoli are looking at McTominay’s international teammate Billy Gilmour as well. Brighton are reportedly looking for €12 million for Gilmour with an extra €3 million in add-ons.
It’s not clear at this time in Napoli are looking for one of the Scottish pair or both, however unless the Italian club are interested in a permanent deal for McTominay, they may miss out on their target.
The 27-year-old is not short on offers, with interest currently coming from Fulham, Everton, Brentford, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.
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