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Manchester United are plotting a potential swap deal which could see Joshua Zirkzee leave the club.
The main focus for the Red Devils during the summer transfer window has been to bring in new midfielders for Michael Carrick.
Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans have arrived from Chelsea and Aston Villa, respectively, but attention could now turn to bringing in a new forward.
Despite enjoying an impressive resurgence under Carrick last season, United need reinforcements after qualifying for the Champions League.
We could see United bring in a new striker or a new winger in the coming weeks, especially with the likes of Zirkzee being linked with a move away from Old Trafford.
A forward might not seem like an immediate priority, but it will be beneficial for United to upgrade in multiple positions.
Michael Carrick Manchester United manager (2026)
Michael Carrick Manchester United manager (2026)
Man Utd plot mega swap deal
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According to a report from Sport Mediaset, Manchester United are plotting a move to sign Juventus forward Francisco Conceicao in the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils could make an offer in the region of £25 million for the Juventus man in the coming days, offering Joshua Zirkzee as part of the deal.
The report claims that it is a move that would please both Juventus and Manchester United, with the Italian club valuing Conceicao in the region of £51 million.
Conceicao, who has been described as a 'diamond', could be a smart addition for United for the right wing position, while at the age of 23 he's yet to reach his full potential.
If United can manage to pull this swap deal off, it would be huge for INEOS.
Zirkzee is clearly a player who is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford, and replacing him with Conceicao, who was the first option in attack, would be a big upgrade.
Man Utd eyeing left-backs
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Alongside bringing in a new forward during the summer transfer window, United are also in the market to sign a left-back.
The most recent link was for Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly, who could leave the Gunners in the summer transfer window.
Reports have also claimed that Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall is a target for the Manchester club.
United currently have Luke Shaw as their main option at left back heading into the new season, while Patrick Dorgu is also an alternative.
Shaw has had his injury troubles over the years for United, but he has appeared to shake them off after playing every single Premier League game last season.