Manchester United have been busy in the transfer market this summer but there is still plenty more to come at Old Trafford before the transfer window slams shut
08:19, 22 Aug 2025
Manchester United target Carlos Baleba
Manchester United target Carlos Baleba
Manchester United have less than a fortnight to finalise their transfer dealings, having already splashed the cash to bolster their attack with the acquisitions of Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.
The Red Devils have also snapped up teenage left-back Diego Leon, while Marcus Rashford has been loaned out to Barcelona with an option for a permanent move. Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof have both left the club, following the expiration of their contracts. Yet manager Ruben Amorim is still not satisfied with their recruitment.
However, there's still expected to be plenty of activity at Old Trafford before the transfer window slams shut on September 1. Jadon Sancho, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Tyrell Malacia are all likely to be on their way out, while Rasmus Hojlund could also be heading for the exit.
With all this in mind, here's all the latest transfer news from around Old Trafford.
Hojlund setback
Rasmus Hojlund
Rasmus Hojlund's future at Old Trafford looks ominous(Image: Getty Images)
Manchester United's efforts to offload £72m flop Rasmus Hojlund have hit a snag after it was revealed that AC Milan are prioritising a move for Victor Boniface, reports the Mirror.
Milan are in the market for a new striker this summer and sporting director Igli Tare had confirmed that Hojlund, 22, was under consideration - with Amorim hopeful that could mean an exit for the goal shy forward, who he wants to cut from his plans.
"Hojlund is a good option for us. We are thinking about him, but in the transfer market, you never know what could happen," Tare told Mediaset.
However, BBC Sport now report Boniface is close to joining Milan on loan from Bayer Leverkusen. The report suggests a deal for Hojlund fell through because the 'structure being negotiated did not include an obligation to buy'.
Baleba clause
Carlos Baleba during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham
Manchester United want a midfielder but may need to look away from Carlos Baleba(Image: Getty Images)
Manchester United's pursuit of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba could be hampered by a clause in his contract.
Brighton have slapped a hefty price tag of more than £100m on the 21-year-old, making a deal this summer seem unlikely, with United prepared to hold off until next year.
However, it's been reported that a sell-on clause stipulates 15% of any fee Brighton receive will go to Lille.
This means Brighton are likely to continue demanding a substantial sum for Baleba next summer, as a £100m sale would result in them handing over £15m to Lille.
Baleba made the move from the French club to Brighton back in 2023 for a fee believed to be around £26m.
Sancho blow
Jadon sancho playing for Manchester United
Jadon Sancho has been linked with a move away from Manchester United during the summer transfer window(Image: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
In other news, Roma, who have been linked with Jadon Sancho this summer, are reportedly eyeing up two potential alternatives.
Tottenham are understood to have offered Manor Solomon and Bryan Gil to Roma. While Sancho remains their primary target, reports from Italy suggest it's 'not a given' that the 25-year-old will make the switch.
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United are desperate to offload the £73m mega flop, who has made only 58 appearances in the Premier League since his disastrous 2021 arrival, scoring a mere nine goals.