OFFICIAL NOW: Manchester United confirm the signing of £70m superstar after reaching verbal agreement to beat Chelsea for His signature last night,6yrs contract agreed, medical this morning as thousands of Man United fans floods the gate of Old Trafford to witness Man United biggest summer signing today

Manchester United has officially announced the signing of a £70 million superstar, securing his signature over Chelsea after reaching a verbal agreement last night. The player has agreed to a six-year contract, with a medical examination scheduled for this morning. Thousands of Manchester United fans have gathered at Old Trafford to witness what is considered the club’s most significant summer signing.

While Matthijs de Ligt is a primary target for Manchester United this summer, they are also interested in another player from Bayern Munich. Reports suggest that the club is exploring a deal to sign Noussair Mazraoui, a versatile defender who can play on both the right and left sides. Mazraoui is keen on a move to the Premier League and could leave Bayern for a fee between €15-20 million. This potential transfer comes amid a period of underperformance for Bayern’s players, including Mazraoui, who joined the club in 2022 but has not lived up to expectations.

Mazraoui, a Moroccan international, often plays as a left-back for his national team, partly due to the presence of Achraf Hakimi. The Mirror reports that Bayern Munich values the former Ajax player at around £25 million, but Manchester United is aiming to close the deal for approximately £18 million. Meanwhile, West Ham United has shown interest but is unwilling to pay more than £15 million.

However, Manchester United’s move for Mazraoui seems contingent on selling Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Wan-Bissaka has had a mixed reception at Old Trafford, with some fans and pundits questioning his overall contribution to the team. Selling him could pave the way for Mazraoui’s arrival, providing an upgrade in attacking capabilities. Mazraoui’s familiarity with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, under whom he played at Ajax, adds another layer to the potential transfer. However, this reliance on players previously coached by Ten Hag has raised some concerns about the club’s transfer strategy.

While Mazraoui could offer more in attack compared to Wan-Bissaka, there are questions about his defensive capabilities in the Premier League. Nonetheless, the relatively low transfer fee makes this a potentially shrewd acquisition for Manchester United. As the transfer window progresses, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how this situation unfolds.