Man Utd transfer news: Erik ten Hag eyes Tottenham star as target agrees January move
A fresh chapter has commenced at Old Trafford, marked by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s swift actions to reorganize Manchester United‘s football operations following his confirmed minority investment. Donny van de Beek has already been loaned out, and Sergio Reguilon has returned to Tottenham.
Notably, new contracts have been secured for Hannibal Mejbri, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Victor Lindelof. Ongoing discussions with Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial hint at potential contract extensions. Meanwhile, talks persist regarding a possible loan deal for Jadon Sancho with Borussia Dortmund.
Despite the urgency expressed by Erik ten Hag for reinforcements, there is little indication of imminent arrivals, though speculation abounds at the Theatre of Dreams.
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Ten Hag eyes Sessegnon
The Independent reports that there is growing interest from United in Ryan Sessegnon, a defender from Tottenham.
With Reguilon’s comeback to Spurs, United is facing a shortage at left-back due to injuries to Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw. Malacia is nearing a return, making Reguilon expendable.
However, Sessegnon’s ability to play both as a left-back and in an advanced wing position has caught the attention of Ten Hag.
The versatile 23-year-old could be pursued by United to provide coverage and address the gap left by Sancho.
Choupo-Moting agrees move
Bayern Munich’s striker Eric Choupo-Moting, previously known for his time in the Premier League with Stoke City, has reached an agreement to depart from the German champions this month.
United has shown interest in the 34-year-old, as reported by BILD. Choupo-Moting, who has also had a stint with Paris Saint-Germain, is open to making a return to the Premier League, and United is one of the clubs closely observing his situation.
Ten Hag hatches £22m plan
Manchester United is keeping a close watch on Miguel Gutierrez, the highly regarded left-back from Girona. However, the likelihood of any potential deal largely depends on Real Madrid.
While the extent of Erik ten Hag’s spending ability in the January transfer window remains uncertain, the Dutchman is actively planning to make moves this month, with securing a left-back becoming a top priority following the activation of the break clause in Sergio Reguilon’s loan deal earlier this week.
Girona has emerged as a positive narrative in La Liga this season, unexpectedly contending for the title, and 22-year-old Gutierrez has played a pivotal role in their success. His impressive performances in Spain have garnered attention from some of Europe’s top clubs, including Manchester United.
The Sun reports that United, AC Milan, and Borussia Dortmund have expressed interest in the Spanish defender, with United having deployed scouts to observe Gutierrez on multiple occasions in recent weeks.
Manchester United holds a keen interest in Gutierrez, largely due to his impressive “football IQ and attacking profile.” The left-back has showcased his abilities by contributing three assists and scoring one goal in his 20 appearances this season.
Despite United’s admiration, there are substantial hurdles in finalizing a deal. Gutierrez, a product of Real Madrid’s academy, comes with a significant 50% sell-on clause, a condition established when he moved to Girona in the summer of 2022.
This clause complicates negotiations. The report suggests that Girona may consider a transfer fee of £22 million to release Gutierrez, who attracted a failed £10.5 million bid from Dortmund in the previous summer. However, Real Madrid also holds the option to bring him back and potentially sell him themselves.
Erik ten Hag has been actively addressing departures since the commencement of the transfer window this week. Donny van de Beek, a midfielder out of favor, has already secured a loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt, and there’s a possibility that Jadon Sancho could also be on his way out over the weekend.
Sancho, the winger, is attracting interest from his former club, Borussia Dortmund, and Manchester United is open to approving a loan deal for the player who has been excluded from the first-team since a falling-out with Ten Hag in September.
The loan agreement for Sancho is set to bring in a meager £3 million for United. It’s worth noting that Sancho was initially signed from Borussia Dortmund for £72 million in the summer of 2021.
Man Utd transfer news: Erik ten Hag eyes Tottenham star as target agrees January move
