Rumors about football transfers: De Ligt and Branthwaite to Manchester United?

In our universe, Manchester United has scored the same amount of goals as Luton Town (24), even after 21 games of a competitive Premier League season. Less than Bournemouth, Fulham, and Brentford. Thus, it stands to reason that Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first major action will be to overhaul the United, er, defense and fire Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelöf, Raphaël Varane, and Jonathon Evans all at once, according to the most recent rumors.

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The Everton starlet Jarrad Branthwaite, the best center back held by Ineos, Jean-Clair Todibo, and the even more obvious former Erik ten Hag Ajax pupil Matthijs de Ligt are among the cavalry of defenders rumored to be replacing them.According to reports, United was also drawn to Galatasaray full back Sacha Boey. That being said, all of that is very realistic and typical, so don’t worry about the four major forwards, who have combined for eight goals this season.

In a more practical world, Ivan Perisic is about to finalize a touching transfer to hometown team Hajduk Split, and Tottenham is in talks to purchase Norwegian winger Antonio Nusa from Club Brugge and loan him back. Ivo, thanks for bringing back memories of the Conte era.

In other news, Liverpool is also interested in Fulham’s £30 million proposal for André Trindade, a Fluminense standout who goes by André to his friends. And because Joelinton’s contract is expiring in 18 months and the club is afraid of breaking financial regulations, Newcastle may have to think about selling Joelinton—yes, THE Joelinton.Javier Manquillo has decided to rejoin Rafa Benítez at Celta Vigo, therefore he is undoubtedly leaving Tyenside.

Lastly, in the least shocking development of the day, the major Saudi Pro League teams are preparing for another Mohamed Salah summer transfer. For Ajax at this time next year, that is really wonderful news.

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