The idea has been agreed to by United and although it is not yet a done deal, talks between all parties are now at the final stages.

For Manchester United’s director of football and chief executive, there was a little light relief from the all-encompassing matter of the club’s summer transfer business this week.

Manchester United and Newcastle United are in talks to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani, according to reports in France. United have been frustrated in their search for a new striker this summer with Viktor Gyokeres, who thrived under Ruben Amorim at Sporting CP, preferring to join Arsenal instead.

The countdown to 2025-26 begins in earnest this weekend with Ruben Amorim's men in Stockholm for a friendly against Leeds

Manchester United and Newcastle United are both keen to sign Randal Kolo Muani and have made contact over a move, according to Foot Mercato. Kolo Muani spent the latter half of the 2024-25 season on loan at Juventus, where he scored 10 goals and provided three assists in 22 appearances across all competitions.

Star Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is reportedly on his way to FC Barcelona after Manchester United has agreed upon a loan deal for the 27-year-old striker. Rashford was recently a part of Ashton Villa's squad after he was loaned out from United.

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has confirmed his decision on the future of Patrick Bamford. The forward has made over 200 appearances for the Whites since he made the move from Middlesbrough in 2018. He has played a part in two Championship title-winning campaigns and delivered a remarkable 17-goal haul in the 2020/21 Premier League season.

That means Dorgu could face competition from Leon for his starting role at left-wing, but the Denmark international praised his new teammate and believes he can help United this season.