With a move to Napoli edging closer, Rasmus Højlund is left out of the squad to face Fulham, although the Danish International trained with the squad this week. According to reports Napoli is set to complete a deal for the Manchester United striker by Monday.
In a bid to improve the outlook at Old Trafford, Manchester United continues to pursue major summer transfers with talks of Senne Lammens joining the Red Devils from Antwerp. The £17million rated goalie will be vying for the No. 1 spot against the Cameroonian international who will remain at Old Trafford. Although Turkish giants, Galatasaray have reportedly made a late bid to sign Lammens, the Belgian shot stopper is strongly bound for a move to Old Trafford and has already agreed personal terms with the club. Manchester United is however, yet to agree on a £21.7m fee with Antwerp to facilitate the transfer.
Meanwhile, Manchester United reportedly turned down an offer by Champions League winners PSG for Gianluigi Donnarumma this summer. The Red Devils were put off by his mammoth wage demands and would settle for Lammens.
With the familiar feeling of despair felt at last week’s encounter with North London rivals Arsenal, Amorim’s side journeys to Craven Cottage with hopes of grabbing all 3 points.
Benjamin Sesko who is yet to make his debut for the team will likely come in for Mason Mount, while Matheus Culha will drop just behind. Manuel Ugarte could be preferred to Casemiro and Amad Diallo for Diogo Dalot at the right wing going forward. It’s also unclear if Amorim will be bringing in Andre Onana between the sticks given the deplorable performance of Altay Bayindir during last weekend’s 1-0 loss to Arsenal.
Lids on Bryan Mbeumo’s start at Man United has been opened as Manuel Ugarte reveals that, “Bryan is a little bit quieter. He also speaks French. I haven’t spoken it much with him (yet). He is also humble, quiet but very happy.
“A cool group is forming. They (new signings) arrived very well, we received them well and I think they have adapted very well.
“He (Bryan) is very powerful – very powerful for him it’s easy to score. It’s important and I hope the both of them (Bryan and Matheus) can have a good season.”
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