Manchester United have been given the green light to sign a new defender after reports emerged that they would be willing to accept an offer in the region of £43m.

It’s no secret that United are pushing to bring in midfield reinforcements during the summer transfer window, but they could also look to strengthen in other positions.

The signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson is all but secured, and it appears that they are hoping to bring in at least one more midfielder.

Focus could also be on full-backs and wingers, with a number of names being linked with the move to Old Trafford.

It’s unclear what the priority position to strengthen will be after signing another midfielder, but there is no doubt they need reinforcements after qualifying for the Champions League.

Man Utd Get Left-Back Green Light

According to a report from Team Talk, Barcelona will now accept a bid of around £43 million to allow Alejandro Balde to leave in the summer transfer window.

Manchester United are named as one of the sides who are showing an interest in the Spanish left-back, while they are also interested in Newcastle defender Lewis Hall.

The report claims that Balde, praised as ‘one of the best full-backs in Europe’, will cost £17m less than Hall, so it could be a more cost-effective option for the Red Devils.

It appears that signing a left-back could be one of United’s priorities in the coming weeks and months. The door has now been opened for them to bring Balde to Old Trafford.

It remains to be seen whether he’d be keen on a move to the Premier League or United specifically, while Hall is another potential option. #

Balde Could be Ideal Left-Back Signing

As it stands, United have Luke Shaw as their primary left-back, and he appears to have overcome his injury troubles after starting every single Premier League game last season.

If they are to bring in a new left back, they should be looking to sign a younger profile such as Balde or Hall.

Balde, described as ‘spectacular’, could be the smarter option, considering he costs £17 million less. Although there is the caveat that he doesn’t have Premier League experience.

Despite that, the Barcelona star could be the ideal left-back signing for United. Someone capable of making an impact right now but also a player for the future.

Xabi Alonso will have a say in the business Chelsea do in the summer transfer window and he is likely to want to make some big changes to the squad he inherited.

The Blues finished tenth in the Premier League this season, outside of any European competition for the 2026/27 campaign, meaning Alonso only has domestic competitions to concern himself with.

The Spaniard was named permanent boss at Stamford Bridge soon after the season ended, with the clear indication that he was going to have a say in matters off the field by being given the title of manager rather than head coach, in recognition of his experience and proven track record.

Alonso should bring in a former Liverpool player

Chelsea are yet to dip their toe into the transfer market yet this summer, although the window does not officially open until Monday, but Alonso is likely to make a number of changes.

And one former Chelsea legend has told him who his first signing should be and it may come as a surprise.

In a blog for Betway, Marcel Desailly said: “A player who could suit the profile is former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez. If you give him the confidence and belief, he will not feel shy because the people in the system are a higher grade than him. That is what happened to him at Liverpool. There were too many players higher grade than him, so he couldn’t express himself. At Chelsea, I’m sure he would express himself and perform.

“They need a striker but I’m not sure exactly who it will be or where they will get him. Unless they find one in Germany who we don’t know much about yet, but they have to match the profile of what Chelsea is looking for.”

Nunez spent three years at Anfield, scoring 25 goals in 95 appearances for the Reds and was often derided for his work in front of goal.

He spent the last season in the Saudi Pro League playing for Al-Hilal, following a £46.3million move from Liverpool but just a year later, his contract has been ripped up and he is a free agent.

Guillem Balague is a big fan of Nunez

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Liverpool have been linked with bringing the Uruguayan back to the Premier League, given the long-term injury to Hugo Ekitike, and on a free transfer there is almost no gamble on signing the 26-year-old, apart from wages.

Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague was effusive in his praise of Nunez while at Liverpool.

He said: “People focused on his supposed lack of quality in finishing and movement, not realising that every time he makes a mistake he just keeps going. His mentality is ignored.

“He’s becoming a world-class player.”

Tottenham are closing in on a deal to secure an ‘elite’ star until 2031, with the option of an additional season, and he’s set to become one of their highest-paid players.

Although Spurs undoubtedly need reinforcements in the summer transfer window, they also need to try to keep hold of some of their key stars.

Many of them will likely be looking for moves in the coming months after Tottenham fail to qualify for any European football.

The reality is that some will depart, but trying to keep the core group together will be imperative for Roberto De Zerbi.

Tottenham will be working on new additions ahead of the summer while they are also looking to extend the contracts of some of their current players.

Tottenham Close to Five-Year Deal

According to a report from The Athletic writer Mario Cortegana, Pedro Porro is close to extending his stay with Tottenham until 2031, with the option of a further season.

Porro, described as elite by former manager Thomas Frank, is set to become one of Spurs’ highest-paid players.

The Spanish full-back has just two years remaining on his current contract, but he looks set to put pen to paper on a new long-term deal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Statement Move From Tottenham

Although moves to sign Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers in the summer transfer window make it an excellent start to the window, keeping hold of their best players is just as important, if not more so.

It shows a statement of intent from Spurs to move forward in the right direction rather than just completely overhauling their current squad.

The North London club showed a real resurgence under Roberto De Zerbi, showing that he is capable of working with what he’s got.

Keeping key talent at the club, alongside strengthening in certain areas, could help Tottenham head back in the right direction.