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The latest Man Utd transfer news and gossip as we approach the summer transfer window.
Manchester United have been offered encouragement over a potential summer move for Newcastle star Sandro Tonali.
United have prioritised a midfield refresh for the end of the season and would like to add two players in the position. There is a desire to secure one marquee signing in midfield, while there is also a preference to sign at least one player with proven experience in the Premier League.
The club have several players on their transfer shortlist with Tonali, Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton considered the most attractive options. There is also interest in Joao Gomes, Alex Scott and Angelo Stiller as they look to add two midfielders to their first-team squad. United will keep their options open ahead of such an important summer, though there is a belief that Tonali would be open to a move at the end of the season.
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Romano issues midfield transfer update
Manchester United have an interest in Sandro Tonali ahead of the summer transfer window, though they are not the only club monitoring the Newcastle star. It is understood that both Man City and Arsenal are interested in the 25-year-old, with the player expected to be on the move at the end of the season.
With several clubs on the hunt for elite midfield signings this summer, the transfer landscape could quickly change depending on which players become available as moves are completed. United also hold a strong interest in Nottingham Forest ace Elliot Anderson, but if he completes a move to Man City, then Tonali would likely become the new top midfield target.
Taking to social media on Monday morning, notorious transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano issued an update on Tonali and claimed the player would be open to an Old Trafford move this summer.
“Manchester United have Sandro Tonali very high on their shortlist for June, as reported. The player would be open to the move,” Romano wrote. “Elliot Anderson, another name on shortlist but Manchester City are still ahead — with very serious interest. Man City and Arsenal, both also informed on Tonali situation.”
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