BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United has successfully swooped in to secure Newcastle’s top transfer target. A five-year deal has been finalized, including the jersey number, with the official announcement set to be made at London Carrington today.

Once Manchester United officially completes the transfer of Manuel Ugarte, they will have signed five players this summer: Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, and Ugarte himself. Despite this, it appears Manchester United are not finished yet.

Recently, the club has been linked with an unexpected target: former Manchester City player Raheem Sterling. Reports suggest that Manchester United is interested in arranging a swap deal involving Jadon Sancho, who would move to Chelsea in exchange for Sterling.

According to The Daily Mirror, Sterling has turned down a substantial offer from Saudi Arabia, as he prefers to remain in England. The 29-year-old is aiming to rejoin the English national team, and staying in the country is crucial for this goal.

The Daily Mail notes that Sterling is open to joining Manchester United. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has indicated that Sterling will not be part of his plans if he stays at Stamford Bridge, urging the player to seek a transfer.

Dan Ashworth, Manchester United’s sporting director, is reportedly a key advocate for this transfer. Sterling, who supported Manchester United as a child, is said to be intrigued by the prospect of moving to Old Trafford.

If Manchester United proceeds with signing Sterling, it would likely involve parting ways with Jadon Sancho, who is interested in joining Chelsea. If both clubs agree on the swap, the deal could be finalized swiftly.

Signing a player with connections to both Manchester City and Liverpool might not be well-received by Manchester United fans. The prospect of bringing in Sterling could generate significant reaction among supporters, given his history with rival clubs.

Although Sterling may not address all of Manchester United’s immediate needs, his experience and track record in winning trophies could be valuable. If the financial terms are right, the deal could be beneficial. It will be interesting to see how this potential transfer unfolds in the coming days. Should Manchester United push through with this deal?