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The latest Man Utd transfer news and gossip ahead of the 2026 summer window.
Manchester United anticipate they will receive a significant windfall from player sales, which will help them with their own recruitment plans in the summer transfer window.
United have prioritised a midfield refresh for the end of the season and are expected to target at least two signings in the position. Casemiro is still set to depart as a free agent when his contract expires, despite his recent revival, while Manuel Ugarte could be sold after he received interest in the winter window.
Regardless of who the next permanent manager is, United would also like to strengthen in attack, with the addition of a versatile forward who can play on the left wing. There is also interest in signing a left-back, while United could also explore an addition at centre-back if the right market opportunity is available.
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Manchester United 'expect' €80m transfer boost
With so much to do this summer, Manchester United will finance their arrivals with the departure of several key players.
Napoli will be obliged to make Rasmus Hojlund’s loan move permanent should they qualify for the Champions League and he features in enough matches, while Barcelona have the option to sign Marcus Rashford at the end of his season-long loan move.
United anticipate both players to leave for good this summer, and they could also earn a huge windfall from a sell-on clause included in Mason Greenwood’s contract. "Manchester United are prepared to receive important money ahead of the summer transfer window," notorious reporter Fabrizio Romano stated in a recent video.
"Rasmus Hojlund is going to join Napoli in a permanent transfer. €6m loan fee paid in August 2025 and now €44m to be paid, so Man United to receive €50m package.
"Then there is Marcus Rashford. Agreement done between Rashford and Barcelona for a permanent transfer, but it now depends on Barca and Man United. Barcelona want to negotiate on the €30m buy option clause. Man United are very clear: €30m or nothing, so they are hopeful to receive €30m from Rashford. So, €80m from Hoijlund and Rashford is expected by Manchester United in their financial calculations."
"Don't forget, Manchester United have a heavy sell-on clause for Mason Greenwood.He could be an interesting market name for the summer.
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