The season’s curtain-raiser is now less than 24 hours away, yet there is still much to be resolved on the transfer front for Manchester United, with it set to be more of the same when the lineups are revealed for Saturday’s Community Shield showdown.
With Leny Yoro set to be sidelined for at least three months, the only new face in the matchday squad is likely to be Netherlands international, Joshua Zirkzee, with the Red Devils having thus far failed in their pursuit of Bayern Munich pair Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.
The lack of a midfield addition should also ensure that £350k-per-week man, Casemiro, is once again selected in front of the back four, with Saudi interest in the Brazilian – who looked like he was “in Soccer Aid” last season, according to Jamie Redknapp – having gone cold of late
The prospect of enduring another season with the 32-year-old lining up alongside Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes is a worrying thought, although the latest indication is that the Old Trafford outfit are at least nearing a deal for a suitable successor.
Latest on Man Utd’s search for a midfielder
According to a report from TEAMtalk, the Premier League side are said to be ‘closing on’ the signing of Burnley star, Sander Berge, with the Norwegian giant believed to have already said yes to the prospect of moving to Manchester.
The piece outlines that personal terms are not expected to be an issue for the 26-year-old, with the aim now to try and settle on a transfer fee with the Championship outfit.
As per the report, the Clarets are said to be seeking roughly £30m for the 6 foot 5 midfielder, albeit with United hoping to wrap a deal for closer to £25m – including add-ons.
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