Welcome to the MEN’s live Manchester United transfer blog as the club are closing in on making their first signing of the summer transfer window.
It’s Euro 2024 final day and the entire nation will be peeled to their television screens when England take on Spain. United’s Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo will be hoping to make history with the Three Lions at 8pm tonight.
On the transfer front, United are continuing to be busy in the transfer market. Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt are close to becoming the Red Devils’ first signings of the summer but Erik ten Hag is keen to add more reinforcements.
Brentford’s Ivan Toney continues to be linked with a move to Old Trafford, despite the imminent arrival of Zirkzee. The 28-year-old has been on United’s radar for some time and is wanted by a number of top flight clubs.
In terms of outgoings, defender Willy Kambwala is close to a move to Villarreal while efforts are
Joshua Zirkzee has been sent a message by Xavi Simons after completing a move to Manchester United.
Zirkzee was confirmed as the first signing of the summer transfer window by United on Sunday afternoon.
Soon after the transfer was confirmed, Zirkzee posted an emotional message on Instagram to Bologna to thank the Serie A club.
One of the comments on the post came from Simons, who was a teammate of Zirkzee’s for the Netherlands at Euro 2024.
