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Manchester United could be again looking at the Eredivisie to bolster their attack. Their latest target is PSV winger Cody Gakpo. The Times reported that the Red Devils are interested in the 23-year-old left-winger. ESPN added that Gakpo's representatives have already been made aware of United's interest but that no formal offer to PSV has been made at this point. The US sports outlet also reported that PSV want in the region of €35 million for the Dutch winger. 

Manchester United have made sufficient progress in talks with Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot. Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on Friday evening that Man United director John Murtough and Rabiot's agent, his mother, Veronique. Talks have now significantly progressed even if a final agreement on salaries has not been reached at this point between United and the club. 

Manchester United are targeting Atlético Madrid forward Matheus Cunha. ESPN reporter Julien Laurens was the first to break the story on Monday afternoon. According to the report, Man United have the 23-year-old Brazilian on their shortlist, and the forward is keen to join the Premier League club. 

Manchester United could turn their attention towards Chelsea and United States winger Christian Pulisic in a bid to provide more options for under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag. According to the Athletic, the Old Trafford side have joined a list of clubs that includes Newcastle, Juventus and Atlético Madrid and now wish to loan the 23-year-old forward from their Premier League rivals. 

Another day, another reported failed Manchester United transfer. On Wednesday, Spanish outlets AS and Marca reported that the Red Devils have seen a €130-135 million club record bid for Atlético Madrid midfielder João Félix rejected. Man United are also understood to have Atleti forward Matheus Cunha on their list as manager Erik ten Hag is desperate to improve a side that has recently been demolished 4-0 by Brentford. 

Kevin De Bruyne has been voted Premier League Player of the 2021/22 Season by Transfermarkt users. Over 1.2 million votes were cast and the Manchester City playmaker secured the award for the second time since 2020 with 33.1%, beating Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Man United).

For the second time in history, Real Madrid are set to receive a significant fee for a player older than 30. The Athletic and Fabrizio Romano reported on Thursday evening that Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Casemiro. According to a report by The Athletic reporter David Ornstein, Casemiro would become one of the top earners at the Red Devils if a deal is completed. 

Manchester United are undoubtedly set to be one of the busiest clubs in the remaining weeks of the summer transfer window, as the Old Trafford club desperately scrambles across the market looking for new players to sign. After a dreadful start to the Premier League season, new manager Erik Ten Hag is already under immense pressure and as such, new players are desperately needed. 

Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool was almost the perfect reaction to a poor start to the season that had seen the Old Trafford side lose their opening two Premier League games to Brighton and Brentford. The players worked hard, they outplayed their fierce rivals and for the first time fans of the club got to see what the new manager had in store for a club that desperately needed a fresh take on old problems. 

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to look for a new club. Gianluca Di Marzio reported on Friday that Napoli can now be added as a potential destination for the Portuguese superstar. Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes according to Di Marzio wants to push Napoli to sign Ronaldo and, in exchange, allow Victor Osimhen to join Manchester United.