Recent reports about Manchester United’s attempts to offload certain players have left not only the club’s supporters but also other clubs involved in potential transfers in a difficult position.
Initially, it appeared that Fulham might make a renewed bid for Scott McTominay, but that has since been ruled out. Additionally, efforts to remove Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United’s wage bill have encountered significant obstacles.
West Ham United has been negotiating with Wan-Bissaka, who has been a long-serving right-back for Manchester United, throughout August. Despite ongoing discussions, there remains a lack of agreement due to the complexities surrounding Wan-Bissaka’s contract at Old Trafford. This stalemate is problematic not just for Manchester United and West Ham but also for Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich’s hopes of signing new players have been tied to their ability to offload current squad members. For Manchester United, the situation is particularly precarious, as their plans to bring in Noussair Mazraoui to replace Wan-Bissaka hinge on successfully moving Wan-Bissaka out.
Should these deals fall through, Manchester United might miss out on key targets, including Matthijs de Ligt, while Bayern could face similar frustrations in their pursuit of players like Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah and Rennes’ Desire Doue.
Uli Hoeness, a Bayern Munich legend and current board member, has openly discussed the club’s delicate position. He emphasized that Bayern must sell players before making any new signings, due to a resolution by the club’s supervisory board, which has set a spending cap of €125 million. This means that Bayern’s ability to offload players like Mazraoui and De Ligt is crucial to their plans.
For Manchester United, this situation offers a glimmer of hope. Bayern’s need to sell Mazraoui and De Ligt could work in United’s favor, especially after their initial bid was rejected by Bayern. Hoeness’ comments suggest that Bayern Munich is not in a strong negotiating position, which could benefit Manchester United in their pursuit of these players.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Manchester United remains confident in their pursuit of Mazraoui and De Ligt, as both players are keen on joining the club. The deals, however, are contingent on the outcome of negotiations surrounding Wan-Bissaka, with Manchester United’s ability to secure these transfers hanging in the balance.
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