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EXCL: Napoli agree deal with Man Utd for Scott McTominay. Subject to all parties being satisfied on player terms. ~€30m + % of future sale. Important for #MUFC FFP compliance. Manuel Ugarte potential signing would be aided by 27yo’s exit @TheAthleticFC

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd agree deal with Bayern Munich for Matthijs de Ligt. €45+5m, 5+1yr, pending medical 🚨 #MUFC €15+5m Noussair Mazraoui bid accepted ⬆️ Rests on Wan-Bissaka: #WHUFC agree £15m fee, medical slated Sun/Mon, finalising exit

An agreement between the clubs on an initial €62million (£52m; $67.9m) fee was reached last week — however Yoro still needed to accept the switch.

His original preference was to join Real Madrid but they have so far shown no indication of paying the price that United and Lille settled on.

That led the Ligue 1 side to strongly favour a deal with United for Yoro, who they would rather sell this summer than risk losing him as a free agent when his existing contract expires in June 2025.

The 18-year-old France youth international has warmed to the idea of moving to Old Trafford and the latest developments are a major step forward in the situation, but there is still work to be done.

If all goes to plan, United will secure their primary target to bolster in defence and a player regarded across the game as being a generational talent.

The Premier League team maintain their admiration for options such as Matthijs de Ligt of Bayern Munich and Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, although a further arrival is likely to depend on departures to create finance and squad space.

Other interested parties including Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool have been pursuing Yoro’s services, though his initial choice of Real Madrid appeared to have made this a one-horse race.

Regardless, United persisted and while the door has remained ajar they applied intensive efforts to lure him to the north west of England. Barring a late and unexpected turn of events, that mission is now close to coming to fruition.

Bruno Fernandes firmly expected to stay at Man Utd. 29yo + reps held long meeting with #MUFC bosses last week to discuss future - club made clear intention to keep midfielder & he expressed desire to remain, provided ambitions are matched @TheAthleticFC

Dan Ashworth has informed Newcastle United that he has been approached by Manchester United in relation to the sporting director position at Old Trafford.

The Athletic reported on Tuesday that Manchester United have made Ashworth their top target, with the situation expected to develop rapidly.

Formal contact is yet to take place between the clubs, although that is anticipated soon and the 52-year-old is said to be open to the opportunity.

The matter is complicated by Ashworth being under contract on Tyneside and that makes it likely Manchester United would need to pay significant compensation to secure his services.

Ashworth joined Newcastle United after resigning from his post as technical director at Brighton & Hove Albion in February 2022, then serving three months of gardening leave.

He moved to Brighton in 2019 following a spell as technical director at the Football Association, where he started in 2012 and played a key role in the development of the men’s and women’s national teams.

Ashworth has generated a strong reputation in areas such as player recruitment and the building of high-performance structures, which would be important remits if this potential switch happens.

It would come against the backdrop of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chairman and founder of the petrochemical company INEOS, agreeing a deal to purchase a 25 per cent stake in the Premier League side from the Glazer family.

That deal has been approved by the Premier League and the FA, but is still contingent upon the closure of the tender offer by the end of this week.

Ratcliffe’s deal was announced by Manchester United on December 24 and INEOS is already making its mark at the club, with Omar Berrada to arrive as their new chief executive in the summer from neighbours Manchester City.

Accompanying Berrada on the new board are INEOS’ CEO Jean-Claude Blanc and director of sport Sir David Brailsford.

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[Ornstein - T1] Sevilla reach provisional agreement with Man Utd to sign Hannibal Mejbri on loan. Deal expected to have a buy option (€20m inc add-ons) + fixed buy-back clause. 20yo travelling for medical as clubs work to finalise terms @TheAthleticFC #MUFC #SevillaFC

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🚨Hannibal Mejbri to Sevilla its done ✅

🔹Loan : 6 months + buy option 20M€

🔹Manchester United has a buy back clause 35M€

🔹Medical tests Ok

🔹Contract is signed with his agent Rochild Dzabana ✍🏾✅

🔹 Number 4️⃣6️⃣🇹🇳

Anticipation is 23yo winger to undergo medical + sign #BVB deal within 48hrs. Package worth minimum €3.5m to #MUFC

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#MUFC have activated that option (always minded to do so). 27yo played 12 games

🚨 Manchester United have reached agreement with Fiorentina to sign Sofyan Amrabat. 27yo Morocco international midfielder will join #MUFC from #Fiorentina on a season-long loan with option to buy.

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🚨 EXCL: Manchester United reject £20m offer from West Ham to sign Harry Maguire permanently. David Moyes keen on England centre-back but unlikely #WHUFC will push again amid feeling 30yo wants to fight for #MUFC place + salary also an issue

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🚨 David Beckham on whether the Glazers should exit Man Utd: “I think so… there needs to be change... I haven’t been approached. Any involvement with #MUFC would mean the world to me… we’ll see what happens in the next few weeks or months”

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🚨 PSG make offer to Atalanta for Rasmus Hojlund. Bid for 20yo worth €50m. #PSG think #Atalanta valuation unrealistic + ready to walk away if bid not accepted. Positive talks on personal terms. Man Utd pursuit ongoing

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Man Utd make verbal offer to Atalanta for Rasmus Hojlund. €50m + €10m. #Atalanta want €70m+. Personal terms in place, talks ongoing, optimism of striking deal, other options if needed. PSG still in race @TheAthleticFC after @FabrizioRomano #MUFC #PSG