Manchester United transfer news: Man United to beat PSG for Ronaldo, Lopetegui does the Red Devils a favour and more – June 15, 2018

Hello and welcome to the Manchester United transfer roundup for the day! Another day that is overloaded with rumours surrounding the most popular team in the world.

Summarising what lies up ahead, we have an update on the De Gea situation, a bit about Anthony Martial, a peek in the story surrounding Gareth Bale, the rumours related to Alex Sandro and Toby Alderweireld, something new on Chris Smalling – and everything being topped by an update on Cristiano Ronaldo.

So without further ado, let’s dive in!

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#5 The mixed bag

After the revelation by Anthony Martial’s agent about the Frenchman wanting to leave the club for not being able to agree on a new contract with him, there have been rumours linking him to the club that have been interested in him for a while now: Tottenham Hotspur.

And now, former West Ham star Shaka Hislop has stated that while he sees Anthony Martial fitting into the team at the White Hart Lane, Spurs need an out-and-out winger.

“He is the type of player Pochettino have signed. But Spurs have a surplus of that type of midfielder,” Hislop said.

“There are other issues. I can see him fit in. Maybe they need an out and out wide man.”

Meanwhile, Jerome Boateng has drawn interest from Manchester United, Manchester City and Juventus, who are likely to let Mehdi Benatia go and sign the German as a replacement, according to Calcio Mercato.

Finally, Manchester United’s talented young goalkeeper Dean Henderson has signed a new contract with Manchester United. The youngster was previously linked with a move out of the club, but it seems as though Mourinho has convinced him to stay.

After signing the contract, Henderson expressed his delight at being able to sign a deal with the “biggest club in the world” after having a great season at Shrewsbury as their first-choice goalkeeper.

"I'm really delighted," Henderson said. "Coming off the back of last season and playing games at Shrewsbury and having a good season there, to return to the biggest club in the world and put pen-to-paper again is a great achievement for me and my family. It's another dream come true.”

#4 Smalling and Sandro

Could Smalling leave?

Manchester United have been linked with a number of defenders over the course of the season. One could almost make an entire starting XI based on the defenders linked with the Red Devils.

So the question beckoned: will they not balance it out?

According to Metro, West Ham United are interesting in acquiring Chris Smalling from the Theatre of Dreams as Manuel Pellegrini is set to spend the £70 million that he has been given by the board.

Meanwhile, contrary to reports of Manchester United cooling down their interest for Alex Sandro, Jose Mourinho is still looking after the acquisition of the Brazilian, Daily Star claim.

They also quote David Amoyal as saying: “He’s on a relatively low salary. Juve could just keep him. If they want to make him a more valuable part of the team they could just give him a bump.

“But it wouldn’t surprise me if Juve would be very open to accepting a €50m (£44m) bid.”

#3 Gareth Bale

The curious case of Gareth Bale

Ever since the appointment of Julen Lopetegui at Real Madrid, there have been stories about what the future could now hold for the Welshman as the general consensus is that the Spaniard may not be a big fan of the former Tottenham man.

But if this report from ESPN is true, then Gareth Bale is reportedly happy at the Santiago Bernabeu and is willing to prove himself to the recently-sacked Spain manager. Bale has incurred the interest of Manchester United ever since he implied that he could leave the club to play more.

Meanwhile, there is a totally different belief in Don Balon’s story as the Welshman thinks that he will have a tough time with Lopetegui and would rather leave with both the Red Devils and Tottenham Hotspur interested in him. They also added that Lopetegui is open to selling him, doing United somewhat of a favour.

#2 De Gea

Spain Training Session

Real Madrid’s ‘will-be-won’t-be’ chase of De Gea may never end unless it really happens or Madrid just kill it all with the acquisition of Alisson Becker. Don Balon, however, seem to think that new Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui doesn’t want the Brazilian.

Instead, his first choice is David De Gea. Madrid have apparently contacted Jorge Mendes for signing the Spaniard they wanted back in 2015.

Meanwhile, Sky Italia have revealed that Real Madrid are going to submit their first offer for Alisson worth €50 million, which is a good news for Manchester United fans.

But there’s more.

Independent believe that the Red Devils are set to offer David De Gea a new contract of five years and are confident that the former Atletico Madrid shot-stopper will sign it as discussions have reached that far.

#1 Cristiano Ronaldo

Gearing up to face Spain

They are mainly the two ends of the same thread as reports from AS and Don Balon claim that Cristiano Ronaldo could be persuaded to join Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi will watch Portugal take on Spain while keeping an eye out on Cristiano Ronaldo, who is a player that interests him. UEFA’s decision to not sanction PSG means that they could actually sign the Portuguese.

However, Don Balon add in their report that Manchester United are ahead of the French giants – “best placed” – to sign their prodigal son, while AS seem to think that the Red Devils will make an attempt to sign should there be an opening.