The transfer window has reopened for the full duration of the summer and Man United have a lot of work to be getting on with.
Bryan Mbeumo tries to hold off Alejandro Garnacho during Brentford's clash with Manchester United.
Bryan Mbeumo (centre) could be on his way in as Alejandro Garnacho goes out.
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The summer transfer window has officially reopened for business, meaning Manchester United have between now and 7pm on September 1 to get all of their shopping done.
After opening earlier than usual due to an exceptional registration period for the Club World Cup, the window temporarily closed last Tuesday evening, marking a six-day pause in transfer activity. However, it will now remain open without any further interruptions.
Despite a temporary pause, that did not stop United from officially announcing the arrival of Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5million last Thursday. United had announced they had reached an agreement with their Premier League counterparts to sign him on June 1.
Cunha had been a long-term target for United, meaning they are delighted to have secured his signature nice and early. He should be the first of a handful of new recruits at Old Trafford this summer.
In securing Cunha's signature so early, United made their mark on the window quickly, highlighting just how keen they are to show some ambition.
As well as getting a deal in place to sign Cunha prior to the temporary closure, they also made their first move for Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo. They saw an opening offer of £55m turned down just under a fortnight ago but talks between the two clubs remain ongoing.
Mbeumo has informed Brentford's hierarchy that Old Trafford is his preferred destination this summer. However, United are yet to table a second bid for the Cameroon international.
However, since the window temporarily closed last Tuesday, Tottenham Hotspur have also been credited with interest in Mbeumo. That was almost inevitable after Spurs recently appointed Brentford boss Thomas Frank as their new head coach.
Despite having an excellent relationship with Frank, Mbeumo is understood to be determined to move to Old Trafford. United want to strengthen their attacking options this summer and adding the versatile attacker to the addition of Cunha would be a real statement of intent.
Bryan Mbeumo celebrates after scoring for Brentford.
Bryan Mbeumo is keen on a move to Old Trafford.
It is believed Brentford are holding out for a fee similar to what United paid for Cunha, although the Brazilian was signed via a release clause. United would like to sign Mbeumo ahead of pre-season starting in July.
Elsewhere, United remain determined to sign a striker this summer. After missing out on Liam Delap earlier this month, they have been linked with a crop of alternative options, including the likes of Napoli's Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting Lisbon and most recently Eintracht Frankfurt ace Hugo Ekitike.
Whoever United plan to try and make their first-choice No.9 will be dependent on outgoings. The prospect of signing Mbeumo for a fee in the region of £60m will take their spending past the £120m mark before sanctioning any sales.
United are also keen to sign a midfielder and a goalkeeper this summer. Head coach Ruben Amorim wants a new shot-stopper who can challenge and compete with Andre Onana for the No.1 spot. The addition of a specialist right wing-back is also possible.
Much of what United will be able to do on the incoming front will rest on outgoings. Preparing to oversee up to ten departures, United have a collection of players they would like to offload this summer.
The Reds have identified Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony as priority sales. Each of them spent time out on loan in 2024/25 and United want to offload them permanently ahead of the September 1 deadline.
Marcus Rashford cuts a frustrated figure while in action for Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Marcus Rashford does not have a future at Old Trafford.
Rashford is valued at £40m, Antony is available at £32.5m and Sancho could command a fee of somewhere in the region of £20m-£25m after Chelsea paid a £5m penalty clause to break their obligation to sign him permanently.
Alejandro Garnacho has been told he can leave Old Trafford for the right price. Napoli had a £40m bid turned down for him back in January, meaning United are expected to ask for a fee north of £50m.
United, as reported by the Manchester Evening News, are open to selling any player this summer. Rasmus Hojlund is attracting interest while Casemiro's future remains unclear.
The former is attracting interest from Inter Milan and it remains to be seen if they will submit a formal offer for the Denmark international. He scored just ten goals for United in 2024/25.