After reaching an agreement with Brentford to sign Bryan Mbeumo, Manchester United will be eager to do more business, but Ruben Amorim and others may first need to offload some players.
Following weeks of negotiations with Brentford, Manchester United are on the verge of signing Bryan Mbeumo, but the Red Devils are not expected to stop there in the transfer market.
Pending medical checks and final details, Mbeumo will join Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon at Old Trafford as United's third summer signing. The 25-year-old forward will be part of a financial package that could reach £71 million if all add-ons are met, with United paying the £65 million base fee in four installments.
If Manchester United want to pursue further signings with premium funds this summer, transfers need to happen now.
United's Secret Jackson Talks
Manchester United have held talks with Nicolas Jackson's agents regarding a potential transfer for the Chelsea striker, who could leave Stamford Bridge this summer as the Blues' attacking options are strengthened.
United are expected to pursue a No.9 before the transfer window closes on September 1. Reports suggest that the 24-year-old Jackson is not considered "untouchable" by Chelsea, who snapped up Liam Delap and Joao Pedro before the start of the new season.
It has been revealed that United have negotiated with Jackson's representative Ali Barat over the transfer. However, outgoing deals need to be completed for progress to be made.
Ruben Amorim specifically pointed out United's lack of pace in midfield after Saturday's 0-0 draw with Leeds United.
After agreeing the deal for Bryan Mbeumo, the Red Devils are expected to turn to other targets – provided they can offload some unwanted stars. Amorim's comments may indicate that he wants to strengthen the midfield area.
He said: "It's a pre-season game. The gaps between our units were sometimes too big. We lacked pace, especially in the middle of the park, and you could feel it was hard to win possession and carry the ball. But we created chances."
According to media reports, Manchester United are close to reaching an agreement with Sporting Lisbon for Viktor Gyokeres.
The 27-year-old forward got to know Ruben Amorim well during his time at Lisbon, but he seemed destined to join Arsenal after negotiations between the Gunners and Sporting CP.
However, with both parties struggling to reach a final agreement, there are now claims that Manchester United could still hijack Arsenal's move for Gyokeres.
