Manchester United look set to meet Axel Tuanzebe in the Premier League again as he prepares to leave Ipswich Town.
Manchester United’s Premier League fixture list emerged last week as Ruben Amorim prepares for his first full campaign.
The season starts with a mouthwatering home clash against Arsenal, before the Red Devils hit the road to take on Fulham.
Scott Parker’s Burnley side visit Old Trafford in the third game of the season, and this game will see Hannibal make his return to face United.
United sold Hannibal to Burnley last year, and the Tunisian midfielder is primed to feature for the Clarets.
Hannibal could be joined by another former United talent, with Axel Tuanzebe nearing a move to Turf Moor.
Ipswich Town defender Axel Tuanzebe warms up against Nottingham Forest.
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Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe set for Premier League return
Tuanzebe emerged in the United youth ranks, having moved with his family from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The defender showed promise in United’s first team, but loan spells with Napoli and Stoke City hampered his development.
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United released Tuanzebe in 2023, paving the way for a move to Ipswich Town.
Tuanzebe reunited with former United coach Kieran McKenna and played a key role in securing promotion to the Premier League.
Tuanzebe featured in the top flight last season and impressed against United in Amorim’s first game in the job.
The 27-year-old is out of contract this summer and is now ready to leave relegated Ipswich for another Premier League chance.
The Athletic report that Tuanzebe is undergoing a medical with Burnley ahead of joining the Clarets.
Tuanzebe has an offer on the table from Ipswich, but he will snub an extended stay in order to join Burnley.
Injuries have continued to haunt Tuanzebe over the years, and he will hope to avoid any problems as he prepares to finalise his move to Lancashire.
Trabzonspor backed away from Tuanzebe
Tuanzebe will be delighted to have another Premier League opportunity, having been in and out of the Ipswich side.
A move to Turkiye appeared to be in the pipeline, though, and 61Saat suggested Trabzonspor backed away from a deal.
Tuanzebe was expected to join Trabzonspor, but they scrapped the move earlier this week.
Fitness concerns and question marks over Tuanzebe’s desire to complete the deal meant Trabzonspor moved on.
Burnley are now swooping in, with their deal handing Tuanzebe the chance to play against United early in the new season.