Manchester United is reportedly looking to make a move to acquire Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite by offering Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka in a potential swap deal. The club is also considering offering contract extensions to Harry Maguire and three other players this summer.
In other news, Newcastle star Yankuba Minteh is refusing to join Lyon, which could lead to financial challenges for the club. Chelsea has expressed interest in Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, and Manchester United’s minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s company INEOS is facing challenges in signing Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo.
Aston Villa’s Moussa Diaby is attracting interest from Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, while Tottenham Hotspur has made an offer of £20m for Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa. West Ham United is considering signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and there are talks about Shaquille O’Neal potentially taking a stake in the club.
Furthermore, Manchester United is contemplating selling the naming rights to Old Trafford to boost revenues for future projects. Ipswich Town and Hull City are in active negotiations over the transfer of Jacob Greaves, and Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto is in discussions with other clubs as his contract is set to expire.
Rangers’ home fixtures will not be reversed to away games during the Ibrox lockout at the start of the campaign, and the summer transfer window in the Premier League and Scottish Premiership is officially open, closing on August 30th. The Premier League and Scottish Premiership have aligned their Deadline Day with other major European leagues for the upcoming season.
