The recent transfer saga involving Manchester United highlights the challenges clubs face when trying to offload players. Reports suggest that interest in Manchester United’s available players has waned, leaving the club in a difficult position. For instance, Fulham has reportedly decided against pursuing Scott McTominay, while efforts to transfer Aaron Wan-Bissaka have also stalled.
West Ham has been in negotiations with the right-back throughout August, but his contract situation at Manchester United is complicating the proposed £18 million deal.
This situation is problematic not only for Manchester United and West Ham but also for Bayern Munich. Both Manchester United and Bayern Munich need to sell players to make new signings before the transfer window closes.
If Manchester United cannot offload Wan-Bissaka, they may struggle to bring in Bayern’s Noussair Mazraoui as his replacement. This could also affect Bayern Munich’s plans to sign Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen and Desire Doue from Rennes.
Bayern Munich is in a similarly precarious position, with club legend and board member Uli Hoeness revealing that their ability to make new signings is contingent on selling existing players.
Hoeness stated that the club has spent €125 million, and any further acquisitions would require outgoing transfers. His comments underscore Bayern’s delicate situation, where the need to sell players like Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt is urgent.
From Manchester United’s perspective, Bayern Munich’s financial constraints offer a glimmer of hope. Although United’s initial bid for Mazraoui and De Ligt fell short of Bayern’s £55 million valuation, Hoeness’ remarks suggest that Bayern is not negotiating from a position of strength. This could work in Manchester United’s favor if they return with another offer.
Fabrizio Romano, a well-known football journalist, recently reported that Manchester United is increasingly confident about securing the signatures of Mazraoui and De Ligt, both of whom previously played under Erik ten Hag at Ajax.
Both players have reportedly prioritized a move to Manchester United, with De Ligt waiting since June and Mazraoui since July. However, the deal is complicated by Wan-Bissaka’s stalled transfer to West Ham, which could delay any further moves.
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