Manchester United have received a fresh summer transfer window boost with the news that an England international star wants to join them this summer, according to the Sun.

Man United sprung into action immediately after the end of the Premier League season and quickly agreed a deal to sign Ederson from Atalanta, as they look to transform their central midfield ahead of next term when they return to the Champions League.

The Red Devils may have expected to get another midfielder through the door by now, but business has been complicated by the 2026 World Cup and the valuations being set by clubs for their targets.

A move for their top summer target Elliot Anderson proved inhibitive, with Manchester City agreeing a huge £116m deal to sign the Nottingham Forest star.

United turned their attention to West Ham United’s Mateus Fernandes, who they would have hoped to land for a reasonable fee after the Irons were relegated to the Championship.

However, the Irons are in no mood to sell their prized asset on the cheap, and they are demanding a fee of between £80-85m to begin concrete talks over a sale.

United are considering strengthening other positions too, including on the left-hand side.

Lewis Hall Wants to Join Man United

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According to the Sun, one of the other positions they could bolster in this summer transfer window is left-back.

Luke Shaw started all 38 of United’s Premier League matches last term having suffered from injury issues previously, but there is little quality and depth behind him in that position, especially if the Red Devils decide to use Patrick Dorgu further forward on a full-time basis.

The increased workload of a Champions League campaign could increase Shaw’s risk of injury too, with Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall one player they have been looking at.

The Sun report that the £70m-rated Englishman is keen to join United and play for them in the Champions League, especially after believing that Eddie Howe cost him his place in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad this summer, after how he was managed during Newcastle’s run-in last term.

Newcastle have already sold Anthony Gordon to Barcelona and at a time when Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Tino Livramento are all being linked with exits, they must try and keep hold of some of those players, including Hall.

The Magpies are said to be loath to sell the full-back to United in particular, given he has three years remaining on his contract.

United Identify Fernandes Alternatives

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Not only are United being put off by West Ham’s high valuation of Fernandes, but the emergence of Tottenham Hotspur in the race for the 21-year-old has made things even more difficult.

Should the Red Devils fail to land the Portuguese star, they do have other targets on their radar this summer, with Premier League experience.

Two of those, according to GIVEMESPORT sources, are Brighton and Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba and Alex Scott of Bournemouth, while Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni remains Michael Carrick’s ‘dream’ target.

Arsenal have launched a £55m move to sign Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, with Fabrizio Romano revealing the latest on the situation overnight.

Arsenal‘s big focus so far in the summer transfer window has been looking at strengthening their frontline, with the club expected to make a formal move for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers soon.

The Gunners are also in ongoing talks with Leicester City over a deal to sign 16-year-old attacking sensation Jeremy Monga, who looks set to leave the King Power Stadium following the Foxes’ relegation to League One.

It appears as though the north London outfit will sign a new central midfielder for next season too, with links to the likes of Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, AS Roma’s Manu Kone, Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi and Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali in recent weeks.

It is actually Tonali’s Magpies teammate that Arsenal have made an approach for though, as they look to add more quality and depth to their engine room in their bid to successfully defend their Premier League title and go one step further in the Champions League.

Craig Hope broke the story first on Thursday evening, with Romano now providing more details on the move.

Romano: Arsenal Make Direct Bruno Guimaraes Approach

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Arsenal making contact to sign Bruno Guimaraes came out of nowhere on Thursday night after no recent links, with Tonali the Newcastle player mentioned more alongside a move to the Emirates in recent months.

The Magpies are looking to prevent an exodus of players this summer, with Tonali a top target for Tottenham Hotspur, and Anthony Gordon already leaving to join Barcelona.

Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento have also been linked with moves away from St James’ Park.

Speaking on his YouTube channel overnight on Thursday, Romano revealed what he knows about Arsenal’s approach for the Brazilian.

He said: “I can confirm the information going around England, reported by Craig Hope about Newcastle, about Arsenal’s interest in Bruno Guimaraes.

“It’s true that Arsenal made an approach for Bruno Guimaraes. It was a direct approach on player side and club side with Newcastle, so Arsenal have reached out for Bruno Guimaraes. My understanding is that their intention was to try to approach for a deal around £55m, but Newcastle are not selling the player for that fee.

“Newcastle closed the doors to this approach from Arsenal. Now we will see if Arsenal return, if there is anything moving at the moment. Bruno Guimaraes is leaving everything in the hands of Newcastle, and he is respecting Newcastle.”

Bruno Guimaraes Would be a Great Arsenal Signing

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Bruno Guimaraes has massive Premier League experience, is a leader and always gives his all on the pitch.

It’s no wonder why Arteta looks to have a keen interest in the Brazil international, who is one of the biggest characters in the Premier League.

The 28-year-old has even been labelled as ‘one of the best midfielders in the world’ by Gunners forward Gabriel Martinelli, who knows him well from playing alongside him in the national team.

£55m would have been a great fee to land Guimaraes for, but it appears as though it will take a lot more to convince Newcastle to sell their captain and one of their biggest prize assets.

Five years ago, Paris Saint-Germain was home to both Lionel Messi and Mauricio Pochettino. Today, you can find them both stateside, with Inter Miami and the USMNT, respectively.

Back in 2021, though, the pair were supposed to be central figures in PSG’s quest for Champions League glory, with the club having assembled one of the most star-studded squads in football history, featuring names such as Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria.

Instead, the Messi-Pochettino pairing turned sour almost immediately, with reports at the time suggesting the Argentine superstar had serious doubts over his compatriot’s tactics and grip on the dressing room.

So, what actually went wrong between the two?

Lionel Messi’s Doubts Over Mauricio Pochettino’s Tactics

Messi was said to believe Pochettino’s setup was simply too restrictive, with him being utilised as an attacking midfielder most of the time, rather than his preferred position on the right flank.

The numbers backed up some of that frustration, with Messi managing just six league goals, compared to the 30 he scored for Barcelona in La Liga the season before, although he found considerably more joy in the Champions League, scoring five goals in seven matches.

French outlet L’Equipe reported that those in Messi’s inner circle feared Pochettino lacked any authority, with respect for the manager being near-enough non-existent among PSG’s biggest names.

Looking back, the warning signs were there from Messi’s very first appearance at the Parc des Princes. Coming on against Lyon, Messi was substituted in the 75th minute and refused to shake Pochettino’s hand as he walked off, a moment that hinted at the friction to come.

That early snub proved to be more than just a one-off flash of frustration. In early 2022, Messi was accused of “disrespecting” Pochettino after deciding to stay home with COVID-19 and not inform his manager.

Pochettino would eventually depart the Parc des Princes, while Messi stayed another year, but both of their PSG spells are now remembered as a chapter that never matched the hype, after getting nowhere near the Champions League title they looked destined to win, on paper at least.