Manchester United are eyeing up a mega-money move to raid Paris Saint-Germain for one of their star midfielders, according to Top Mercato.

The Red Devils have been prioritising a midfield rebuild all summer, and have already completed a £50m deal to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea alongside a £35m move for Belgium captain Youri Tielemans.

But the club are still looking for ways to further improve following the departure of Casemiro and the serious knee injury suffered by Manuel Ugarte, and they have now identified a new target that could follow them into Old Trafford.

Man Utd Ready Zaire-Emery Bid

According to a report, Man Utd are preparing a £51m bid to sign PSG sensation Warren Zaire-Emery.

Zaire-Emery, who has been described as ‘one of the best midfielders in the world’, became a regular under Luis Enrique during the 2025/26 season as they claimed a second consecutive Champions League title, with his ability to play in central midfield and at right-back a huge help.

His performances earned him a spot in the France World Cup squad, but he failed to secure a single minute in the competition before making a start in the third-placed playoff game against England, which they lost 6-4.

Man Utd have identified him as a prime target for their midfield rebuild, and are now preparing a €60m (£51m) offer to try and convince the Parisian side to part ways with their academy graduate.

However, PSG have no intention of telling their academy crown jewel, and the player still has three years, plus the option of a further 12 months, remaining on his contract. It’s unclear if Zaire-Emery would be willing to make the move, with the promise of more regular first-team football surely appealing, but United are ready to try.

Zaire-Emery a Future Superstar

While the talk is that Man Utd want a more experienced option in their midfield as their third and final arrival, Zaire-Emery is a potential market opportunity that cannot be ignored.

Despite being just 20 years old, the midfielder has been a regular at one of Europe’s top teams for several seasons now, and his qualities are exactly what United are looking for. He is excellent in possession, strong off the ball, and very good when it comes to winning possession back too.

It’s no surprise that PSG aren’t going to be willing sellers, but if there is a deal to be done, then Man Utd could do a lot worse than making their move.

Manchester United are still hunting for a new midfield star to complete their rebuild this summer, but one star has now been ruled out of the running.

The Reds have secured the arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans from Chelsea and Aston Villa respectively, for a combined £85m, while Karl Darlow and young winger Tynan Thompson have also arrived to further bolster the squad.

But the midfield remains a priority for new manager Michael Carrick this summer, and the club have got a strict budget that they are working on, and that means some targets have become unattainable.

Man Utd Won’t Sign Carlos Baleba

Baleba, who has been described as ‘world-class’, is a long-term target at Old Trafford, with the club keen to sign him last summer and even going as far as agreeing personal terms over a deal.

But the Seagulls’ valuation for the Cameroon international has so far been a hurdle towards a deal being completed, and speaking to TEAMtalk, journalist Graeme Bailey has revealed that that continues to be the case, with a deal highly unlikely to be completed this summer.

“What I am hearing is they want someone who can really help them defensively,” he said.

“In an ideal world they’d just sign Carlos Baleba. They absolutely love his game. Yes, he didn’t have his best season, but they still believe he’d be an outstanding fit for Manchester United.”

“United believe Baleba is worth somewhere around the £50m mark, especially after what they considered an inconsistent campaign. Brighton couldn’t disagree more.

“Even before Elliot Anderson became the most expensive British player ever (now surpassed by Morgan Rogers), Brighton were talking about figures well north of £75m and closer to £100m. That immediately puts him outside United’s thinking.”

Man Utd Missing Big Opportunity

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While Baleba had a difficult campaign last season after having his head turned by the attention at Old Trafford, the talent that he has as a defensive midfielder is undeniable.

Man Utd are looking for a Premier League-proven defensive midfielder who excels at winning the ball back and covering ground, and there is arguably nobody better than Baleba when it comes to that criteria. Brighton were never going to let him go easily, and while United don’t want to be ripped off, sometimes you have to pay big to get the right pieces for the puzzle.

At this stage it’s unclear who Man Utd will sign, if anyone, as their third midfielder, but if it isn’t Baleba then it will be a secondary option, and that should tell you that they should just cough the money up to get their top choice in.

Barbara Paredes, the sister of Argentina star Leandro, has been caught launching into a bizarre rant about England after La Albiceleste were outfought and outclassed by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday night.

Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game in extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, with their opponents forced to rely on physicality, foul play and defensive dark arts just to stand even the slightest chance of reaching penalties. Across the 90 minutes of normal time, Lionel Messi and co. committed 26 fouls and failed to register a single shot on target – two unwanted records that summed up a deeply frustrating night for the South Americans.

However, if anything truly exposed Argentina’s lack of class, it was the ugly scenes that unfolded after the final whistle. While Spain’s players rushed towards each other, their families and supporters to celebrate a historic triumph, several members of the Argentina camp appeared to let emotions boil over.

Punches were thrown, tempers flared, and Paredes was seen grabbing Gavi by the throat before throwing him to the ground – a chaotic and shameful ending that made nearly everyone realise how classless they can be in the pursuit of glory.

Leandro Paredes’ Sister Launches Into Bizarre Rant Abotu England

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Since the semi-final win against England, many Argentines have struggled to keep the Falkland Islands out of their minds, with the players celebrating that win with a banner claiming the British-owned territory is theirs, and countless chants being sang before, during, and after the dramatic 2-1 turnaround victory – all of which FIFA refused to investigate, despite calls to do so.

While Sunday’s final loss should refocus attention on Spain’s deserved victory or prompt an honest conversation about Argentina’s misconduct, Paredes’ sister has renewed hostility towards England by passionately telling reporters (watch below):

The Falklands had been a huge topic in the build-up to England’s semi-final defeat and rumbled on for days afterwards, following uproar over the banner held up by Argentina players. The UK government even chimed in, saying: “The World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are.”

UK Government Could Take Unprecedented Action Against Argentine Players

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According to the Mirror, Argentina’s Premier League stars could theoretically have their UK work visas revoked if their conduct is considered “not conducive to the public good”, with the Home Office holding the legal authority to do so. Nevertheless, legal expert Asma Bashir has described such an outcome as “highly unlikely”.

But that’s not to say La Albiceleste won’t get away with other issues they’ve been involved with throughout the tournament. They’ve managed to stay out of political trouble, but their aggression in the final is subject to an ongoing investigation, with a range of punishments being mapped out.