Manchester Unitedwant to start their clear-out by the єɴԀ of next week, transfer insiderDean Joneshas told GIVEMESPORT.
Fred,Donny van de BeekandAnthony Elangaare three players who could all leave Old Trafford this summer, but Jones says the Red Devils have encountered a problem with the Netherlands international.
Sky Sports ɾєρօɾτer Dharmesh Sheth has informedGIVEMESPORTthat United are prepared to sell Fred if their valuation of over £20m is met.
According to Jones,Van de Beek is attracting interest from all over Europe, so the midfielder is another footballer who may be on his way out of the Manchester club.
As for Elanga, a ɾєρօɾτ fromThe Athleticclaims that Everton and Nottingham Forest could be about to go head-to-head for the winger’s signature.
United paid£47mfor Fred and an initial£35mfor Van de Beek (viaBBC Sport), while Elanga cost them nothing after coming thɾօυɢҺ their academy.
What has Dean Jones said about Fred, Donny van de Beek and Anthony Elanga?
Jones says all three players could be set for exits this summer, though United are finding it hard to find a buyer for Van de Beek, meaning that the 26-year-old may have to leave the club on loan.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the journalist said:”By the єɴԀ of next week, United are hopeful that the summer clearance sale will be well underway and that they can start building up the transfer kitty. Elanga and Fred are prime movers at this point and Van de Beek will also go — but at the moment, that might be a loan because firm offers aren’t there yet.
“We’ll have to see on [Scott] McTominay because United can’t really let him go at the same time as Fred, as they need to make absolutely sure they aren’t left short of numbers for the start of the season. These sales aren’t going to bring in major funds, but they are going to help get the players they actually need — especially that centre-forward, which was supposed to be the priority. It’s a big week for the club with [Andre] Onana also completing his transfer from Inter Milan.”
WillMan Unitedbring in replacements?
For Van de Beek and Elanga, probably not, as they barely played under Erik ten Hag last season. With Fred, though, it is a different story.
As perTransfermarkt, the Brazilian made over 50 appearances in all competitions. United have, of course, recruited Mason Mount from Chelsea, but he is not the same profile of midfielder.
Someone such as Sofyan Amrabat would be more like-for-like and the reliable Fabrizio Romano suggested earlier this month thatUnited could make a move for the Fiorentina star later in the transfer window.
