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Manchester United 'make improved £42m offer for Lisandro Martinez'
Manchester United increase their offer for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez to £42m, according to a report.
Jul 8, 12:57
![Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez in action for Argentina in February 2022 Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez in action for Argentina in February 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal "extremely confident" of Lisandro Martinez signing
Arsenal are reportedly "extremely confident" of winning the race for Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez amid competition from Manchester United.
Jul 7, 14:56
![West Ham United's Issa Diop applauds fans after the match, October 21, 2021 West Ham United's Issa Diop applauds fans after the match, October 21, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Fulham 'quoted £20m for West Ham United defender Issa Diop'
Fulham are reportedly told by West Ham United that they must pay £20m if they wish to sign centre-back Issa Diop this summer.
Jul 7, 11:22
![Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez in action for Argentina in February 2022 Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez in action for Argentina in February 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'on verge of completing Lisandro Martinez deal'
Manchester United win the race for Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez, according to a report.
Jul 6, 17:19
![Flamengo's Andreas Pereira pictured on September 22, 2021 Flamengo's Andreas Pereira pictured on September 22, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Fulham 'agree £10m deal with Manchester United for Andreas Pereira'
Fulham reach an agreement with Manchester United over the signing of Brazil international Andreas Pereira, according to a report.
Jul 6, 09:39
![Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong warms up in May 2022 Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong warms up in May 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'aiming to sign five new players this month'
Manchester United want to sign five new players before the end of July, according to a report.
Jul 4, 13:56
![Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez in action for Argentina in February 2022 Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez in action for Argentina in February 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Erik ten Hag 'confident of bringing Lisandro Martinez to Manchester United'
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is reportedly becoming increasingly confident of signing Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez.
Jul 4, 08:49
![Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez in action for Argentina in February 2022 Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez in action for Argentina in February 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lisandro Martinez 'tells Ajax he wants Premier League move'
Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez is reportedly desperate to play in the Premier League as Arsenal and Manchester United battle for his signature.
Jul 3, 12:17
![Manchester United's Eric Bailly pictured on December 8, 2021 Manchester United's Eric Bailly pictured on December 8, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Transfer rumours: Bailly to Fulham, Dybala to Napoli, Hickey to Brentford
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, as Napoli join the race for Paulo Dybala and Brentford close in on the signing of Aaron Hickey.
Jul 3, 10:29
![Manchester United's Eric Bailly pictured on December 8, 2021 Manchester United's Eric Bailly pictured on December 8, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Fulham 'want to sign Manchester United's Eric Bailly on loan'
Fulham want to sign Manchester United centre-back Eric Bailly on an initial loan deal, according to a report.
Jul 2, 14:20
![Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag on May 22, 2022 Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag on May 22, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'still interested in signing a defensive midfielder'
Manchester United remain interested in signing a defensive midfielder this summer, according to a report.
Jul 2, 13:57
![Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez in action for Argentina in February 2022 Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez in action for Argentina in February 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'hold positive talks with Ajax over Lautaro Martinez'
Manchester United hold positive discussions with Ajax over a deal for Lisandro Martinez, according to a report.
Jul 1, 18:39
![Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo pictured on October 30, 2021 Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo pictured on October 30, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Cristiano Ronaldo 'among 15 Manchester United players to return to training on Monday'
Cristiano Ronaldo will be among 15 Manchester United players to return to the club's Carrington training complex on Monday, according to a report.
Jul 1, 14:58
![Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag on May 22, 2022 Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag on May 22, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'to offload up to 15 players this summer'
Manchester United may reportedly part ways with up to 15 players before the end of the summer transfer window.
Jul 1, 09:37
![Lisandro Martinez warms up for Ajax on December 9, 2020 Lisandro Martinez warms up for Ajax on December 9, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lisandro Martinez 'wants to join Manchester United over Arsenal'
Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez wants to join Manchester United over Arsenal this summer, according to a report.
Jun 30, 18:25
![Lisandro Martinez warms up for Ajax on December 9, 2020 Lisandro Martinez warms up for Ajax on December 9, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lisandro Martinez 'interested in PL move amid Arsenal, Manchester United links'
Arsenal and Manchester United target Lisandro Martinez is reportedly tempted by the prospect of a Premier League move, but the centre-back remains happy at Ajax.
Jun 28, 15:59
![Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong warms up in May 2022 Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong warms up in May 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'reach broad agreement over Frenkie de Jong fee'
Manchester United reportedly reach a "broad agreement" with Barcelona for the transfer of Frenkie de Jong, who will arrive for an initial £56.2m.
Jun 28, 12:18
![Manchester United attacker Alejandro Garnacho pictured on April 28, 2022 Manchester United attacker Alejandro Garnacho pictured on April 28, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Alejandro Garnacho reports for Manchester United training early
Alejandro Garnacho trained with Manchester United on Monday despite not being expected back at the club until next month.
Jun 27, 20:19
![Lisandro Martinez warms up for Ajax on December 9, 2020 Lisandro Martinez warms up for Ajax on December 9, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal bidding to win Lisandro Martinez race?
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to press ahead with their efforts to win the race for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.
Jun 27, 19:37
![Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong pictured in October 2021 Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong pictured in October 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United's summer budget 'could be £100m before sales'
Manchester United's summer transfer budget is reportedly currently £100m, with the club looking further to boost their funds through player sales.
Jun 27, 09:26
![Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford pictured on February 04, 2022 Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford pictured on February 04, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford 'among 15 first-team players set to resume Manchester United training on Monday'
Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford are among 15 first-team Manchester United players set to start pre-season training on Monday, according to a report.
Jun 26, 16:53
![Matthijs de Ligt in training on March 15, 2022 Matthijs de Ligt in training on March 15, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt 'wants Premier League move'
Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt tells the club he wants to move to the Premier League amid links with Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool.
Jun 24, 17:18
![Manchester United's Eric Bailly pictured on December 8, 2021 Manchester United's Eric Bailly pictured on December 8, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'prepared to sell five defenders this summer'
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to sell five defenders this summer, while Brandon Williams could also allegedly depart.
Jun 23, 16:18
![Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt pictured on February 22, 2022 Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt pictured on February 22, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Three clubs that could sign Matthijs de Ligt this summer
Sports Mole looks at three clubs that could potentially sign Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt during this summer's transfer window.
Jun 22, 15:57
![Manchester United's Anthony Martial celebrates scoring against Everton in October 2021 Manchester United's Anthony Martial celebrates scoring against Everton in October 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'willing to take hits on Anthony Martial, Eric Bailly'
Manchester United are reportedly willing to take a hit on both Anthony Martial and Eric Bailly in this summer's transfer window.
Jun 21, 23:39
![Aaron Wan-Bissaka in action for Manchester United in October 2021 Aaron Wan-Bissaka in action for Manchester United in October 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United could raise £78m through player sales this summer
Manchester United could raise £78m by selling seven unwanted players during this summer's transfer window.
Jun 20, 18:25
![Lisandro Martinez warms up for Ajax on December 9, 2020 Lisandro Martinez warms up for Ajax on December 9, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'looking to beat Arsenal to Lisandro Martinez deal'
Manchester United prepare a move for Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez, according to a report.
Jun 20, 12:18
![Manchester United's Eric Bailly pictured on December 8, 2021 Manchester United's Eric Bailly pictured on December 8, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Newcastle United 'offered chance to sign Eric Bailly from Manchester United'
Newcastle United are offered the chance to sign Manchester United centre-back Eric Bailly, according to a report.
Jun 19, 12:19
![Sporting CP's Goncalo Inacio during the warm up before the match on February 12, 2022 Sporting CP's Goncalo Inacio during the warm up before the match on February 12, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona to rival Manchester United for Goncalo Inacio?
Barcelona prepare to battle Manchester United for the signature of Sporting Lisbon centre-back Goncalo Inacio, according to a report.
Jun 16, 17:50
![Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt pictured on February 22, 2022 Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt pictured on February 22, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'renew interest in Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt'
Manchester United are reportedly one of a number of top European clubs who are keeping tabs on Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt this summer.
Jun 15, 16:56
![Pau Torres celebrates scoring for Villarreal in March 2022 Pau Torres celebrates scoring for Villarreal in March 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'willing to pay £43m for Pau Torres'
Manchester United are prepared to pay €50m (£43m) to sign Villarreal central defender Pau Torres during the summer transfer window, according to a report.
Jun 11, 19:21
![Josko Gvardiol warms up for RB Leipzig in November 2021 Josko Gvardiol warms up for RB Leipzig in November 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United to rival Chelsea for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol?
Manchester United are reportedly contemplating whether to rival Chelsea in the race to sign RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol.
Jun 9, 09:18
![Manchester United's Phil Jones applauds fans after the match on January 3, 2022 Manchester United's Phil Jones applauds fans after the match on January 3, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Leeds United, Southampton, Fulham interested in Manchester United's Phil Jones?
Premier League trio Leeds United, Southampton and Fulham are all reportedly interested in signing Manchester United defender Phil Jones this summer.
Jun 7, 14:05
![Sporting CP's Goncalo Inacio during the warm up before the match on February 12, 2022 Sporting CP's Goncalo Inacio during the warm up before the match on February 12, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United ready to launch bid for Sporting Lisbon's Goncalo Inacio?
Manchester United are allegedly preparing to launch an approach for Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio, who has also been linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Jun 7, 09:17
![Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt pictured October 27, 2021 Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt pictured October 27, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Matthijs de Ligt leaves door open to Manchester United, Liverpool move
Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt leaves the door open to a future move to the Premier League amid links with Manchester United and Liverpool.
Jun 6, 12:58
![Benfica's Darwin Nunez celebrates scoring their first goal on April 5, 2022 Benfica's Darwin Nunez celebrates scoring their first goal on April 5, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United to use Andreas Pereira as makeweight in Darwin Nunez deal?
Manchester United reportedly plan to offer Andreas Pereira to Benfica as a makeweight in a deal for Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez.
Jun 5, 12:23
![Ajax defender Jurrien Timber pictured in April 2021 Ajax defender Jurrien Timber pictured in April 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'unfazed by Jurrien Timber price tag'
Manchester United are unfazed by the price tag placed on 20-year-old Jurrien Timber's head by current club Ajax, according to a report.
Jun 4, 18:38
![Benfica's Darwin Nunez celebrates scoring their second goal on April 9, 2022 Benfica's Darwin Nunez celebrates scoring their second goal on April 9, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'closing in on Darwin Nunez, Pau Torres signings'
Manchester United are reportedly edging closer to a double transfer swoop for Benfica striker Darwin Nunez and Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres.
Jun 4, 12:03
![France's Raphael Varane after sustaining an injury against Spain in the Nations League in October 2021 France's Raphael Varane after sustaining an injury against Spain in the Nations League in October 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United's Raphael Varane picks up injury on France international duty
Manchester United defender Raphael Varane picks up a hamstring injury whilst playing for France on international duty against Denmark on Friday.
Jun 3, 23:58
![Manchester United's Eric Bailly pictured on December 8, 2021 Manchester United's Eric Bailly pictured on December 8, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United 'to offload Axel Tuanzebe, Eric Bailly'
New Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag decides to offload both Axel Tuanzebe and Eric Bailly in the upcoming summer transfer window, according to a report.
Jun 3, 23:09