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Who Is Franco Mastantuono? Manchester United are ready to pay €45 million release clause of River Plate talent
A new report from Argentina has revealed Manchester United’s serious interest in River Plate’s Franco Mastantuono, and the English giants are willing to trigger his 45 million release clause in the summer.
Ruben Amorim is looking for reinforcement in the attacking area this summer due to the lack of goals in his first season in charge. Manchester United has struggled to take their chances in the final third.
The manager revealed during his recent presser ahead of the Europa League game against Athletic Bilbao, he said that the club has been better in the competition because they have converted their chances.
However, in the Premier League, Manchester United has missed some big chances. Rasmus Hojlund is struggling to meet the demands and is currently the only striker available for the manager, with Joshua Zirkzee ruled out for the season due to an injury.
While in the market for a striker, Manchester United are also looking for an attacking midfielder who can operate in Ruben Amorim’s system. Franco Mastantuono has emerged as a potential target for that position.
Manchester United are close to signing Matheus Cunha from Wolves as the club has agreed to pay the 25-year-old’s £62.5 million release clause in the summer. He is set to become the club’s first summer signing.
Franco Mastantuono to Manchester United?
According to TyC Sports, Manchester United have made it clear that they are willing to pay Franco Mastantuono’s €45m release clause, but they would like to do so in instalments.
However, the player is yet to give the club the green light as he has made it clear that he is waiting for Real Madrid first. This is a message he has sent to all the European clubs interested in him.
Who is Mastantuono?
Franco Mastantuono is a 2007-born talent who plays as a midfielder for River Plate, and he is regarded as the best player in his position in the Argentine Primera División. A lot of top clubs from Europe are fighting for his signature.
The 17-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid, and it’s his dream to play for the La Liga giants. However, it seems like the Spanish club will be looking to strengthen other positions in the team.
Multiple reports have stated that Real Madrid are no longer in the race for him, but the player is still waiting for them before deciding on his future.
Franco Mastantuono has a release clause of 45 million euros that can be triggered in the summer, but it will change two days after the transfer window closes.
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Transfers
Mike Maignan to Manchester United? Ruben Amorim still wants a new goalkeeper after signing Lammens
Manchester United completed the signing of Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp on a permanent deal on deadline day of the summer transfer window.
Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United went into the summer transfer window with no plan in place to sign a goalkeeper despite Andre Onana’s performances last season. The manager have a good relationship with Onana and decided to trust the goalkeeper ahead of the new season.
The club’s focus was to reinforced their attack as the board and Ruben Amorim believes that one of the reasons they finish so low in the Premier League last season comes down to lack of goals.
Manchester United started the summer window by activating Matheus Cunha’s 62.5 million pounds release clause from Wolves, followed by the signing of Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko.
Despite the arrival of Senne Lammens, Ruben Amorim is said to be looking for an experienced goalkeeper in the summer transfer window.
Mike Maignan to Manchester United?
Manchester United are keeping a close eye on AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan whose contract will expire at the end of the season, according to TalkSports. Ruben Amorim is still looking for an experienced goalkeeper.
Mike Maignan is one of the best goalkeepers in the world in the last few years and the French goalkeeper was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea in the 2025 summer transfer window.
The London club failed to reach an agreement with AC Milan despite agreeing peronal terms with the goalkeeper who was keen on the move. Manchester United could make a move to sign him as a free agent in the summer.
Andre Onana left the club this summer on loan without any option to make the deal permanent in the summer, but according to Fabrizio Romano, his Manchester United career may be over.
Andre Onana may have to look for a new club next season even if he returns back to Manchester United after his loan at Trabzonspor.
Mike Maignan is only 30 years old which is still a very good age for a goalkeeper and he may be open to joining Manchester United as a free agent in the summer.
Manchester United’s primary objective in the summer transfer window was to strengthen their forward line after finishing in 15th position in the Premier League last season.
Manchester United begins its summer transfer market by paying Matheus Cunha’s 62.5 million pounds release clause, followed by the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford.
The club planned to sign both Matheus Cunha and Liam Delap, then make sales before returning for another number 10, but Delap decided to join Chelsea, which changed their plans.
After the signing of Bryan Mbeumo, the focus is now fully on a striker, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins seen as the major targets.
Manchester United held talks with representatives of Ollie Watkins and Benjamin Sesko to ask about the condition of a potential deal. The club also contacted Aston Villa, but were told that Watkins is not for sale, according to multiple reports.
Benjamin Sesko wants to join Manchester United
Benjamin Sesko would prefer a move to Manchester United over Newcastle this summer, according to Jan Aage Fjortoft.
Newcastle sources have also revealed that there’s a feeling at the club that Benjamin Sesko will join Manchester United, and they are looking at other targets, but still in the race.
Ollie Watkins has admirers at the club, but Aston Villa told Manchester United early in the window that he is not for sale and are adamant he is staying. The United hierarchy are reluctant to pay what they thought it may have taken for Villa to consider doing business, reports David Ornstein.
Manchester United open formal talks for Benjamin Sesko after sending a secret delegation to Germany, and it seems like Ruben Amorim will end up with the 22-year-old striker.
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Brentford are now working to sign a replacement for Bryan Mbeumo, who is expected to join Manchester United this summer.
Manchester United opened talks with Brentford for the signing of Bryan Mbeumo over one month ago after the player agreed to join the club.
Bryan Mbeumo rejected about four Premier League clubs to prioritize Manchester United. Additionally, he informed Brentford that he would only join the Red Devils if he were to leave the club during the summer transfer window.
Newcastle United, Arsenal, and Tottenham are among the clubs seriously interested in signing him, but his decision to join Manchester United stopped the clubs from entering talks with Brentford.
The gap between Manchester United and Brentford on their valuation of Bryan Mbeumo remains considerable. The two sides are several million pounds apart, according to David Ornstein, who first broke the news about Mbeumo saying yes to Manchester United.
There have been no significant developments over the past couple of weeks, and a deal is still not imminent, but talks continue as United work to complete a move, he added.
However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Brentford are working on a possible replacement for Bryan Mbeumo, who is expected to join Manchester United.
Brentford made an offer for Omari Hutchinson
Brentford has sent a £35 million bid for Ipswich winger Omari Hutchinson, but this offer has been rejected by the club, and they are reportedly demanding £40 million to let the winger leave. He is expected to replace Mbeumo, who is set to join Manchester United.
“Having Bryan Mbeumo for the pre-season tour has been the mission, and efforts are being made to make it happen before then. His wait for United gives hope to the club about his commitment. Manchester United remain optimistic and confident.” According to Fabrizio Romano.
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Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has agreed to join Manchester United this summer, but any deal will depend on one player.
Manchester United are looking to strengthen several areas of the squad this summer after a disastrous season, described as the worst in the club’s history.
The goalkeeper position is one of the areas the club wants to strengthen this summer, as reports claimed that Ruben Amorim wants a new number one.
Argentina international Emiliano Martinez has emerged as the preferred choice for the position next season. The 32-year-old appeared to bid farewell to Aston Villa fans after the last home game of the season at Villa Park stadium.
Emiliano Martinez wants to try a new challenge next season, and his family would love to stay in England and continue in the Premier League, according to multiple reports. There’s also interest from Atletico Madrid, but only if Oblak leaves.
Man United to sign Dibu Martinez if Onana leaves
Manchester United has received positive feedback from Emiliano Martinez as a goalkeeper option if Andre Onana leaves the club this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The report also stated that initial contacts had already been made, and Emiliano Martinez is ready to say YES to Manchester United. He is open to joining the club without UEFA Champions League football.
Saudi Arabian Pro League clubs are maintaining interest in Andre Onana, but no proposals have been made yet; this story could develop later this summer. The club is monitoring the goalkeeper situation in case Onana’s future changes. Vanja Milinković-Savić has remained on the shortlist since March, reports Fabrizio Romano.
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Is Hugo Ekitike A Manchester United fan? Club has held talks with Frankfurt about signing striker
Manchester United are in search of a new striker in the market this summer, and a lot of names have been discussed, including Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike.
The new name on the list of Manchester United for the striker position is talented French striker Hugo Ekitike. Manchester United aims to sign a number nine this summer after the lack of goals last season.
Reports suggest that Manchester United believes that one of the reasons why they finished so low in the Premier League last season comes down to the lack of goals.
Manchester United are interested in Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres. However, it has been confirmed by multiple sources that the Swedish striker prefers a move to Arsenal due to Champions League football.
Manchester United held talks with Ekitike
Manchester United have held initial talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the signing of Hugo Ekitike. United are exploring the conditions of a deal, according to Sky Sports News.
The report also stated that personal terms are not expected to be a problem, and the player could be open to a potential move. Eintracht Frankfurt wants around 100 million euros for the striker, with Chelsea and Liverpool also interested.
However, Liverpool would need to sell Darwin Nunez before bringing in a new striker, while Chelsea are not willing to match Hugo Ekitike’s price tag, having signed Liam Delap this summer.
Is Hugo Ekitike A Manchester United fan?
Yes, Hugo Ekitike is a huge Manchester United fan, and he revealed in 2024 during an interview that the Red Devils are his favorite club growing up. He also idolized Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo.
Signing Hugo Ekitike will be expensive, but the player will be open to joining his boyhood club without a Champions League football. Eintracht Frankfurt could reduce the fee, as many clubs are unwilling to match the 100 million valuation of the player.
Hugo Ekitike is a player appreciated by the club and Vivell, who knows him well because he’s worked with Hoffenheim and Leipzig, so he’s always monitoring Bundesliga developments, according to Fabrizio Romano.
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