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Manchester United Women are set to sign Tottenham Hotspur attacker Celin Bizet Ildhusøy with the forward preparing for a medical at the club.

The Red Devils started off the summer on a negative tone as they lost the experience of Mary Earps, Katie Zelem and Lucia Garcia.

New owners Ineos were also attacked for their apparent lack of focus on the women’s team as they allowed such experience to walk out the door and Sir Jim Ratcliffe admitted, controversially, in an interview that the male team were the priority at the moment.

Nonetheless, Marc Skinner’s side’s summer improved as it went on with Dominique Janssen, Elisabeth Terland, Melvine Malard, Anna Sandberg and Simi Awujo all added to the ranks.

There looks set to be a new addition to the team as the BBC now report that “Tottenham forward Celin Bizet is set for a medical at Manchester United as she closes in on a move this summer.”

“United have triggered her release clause which is believed to be around £60,000.”

The attacker was a “key” member of Robert Vilahamn’s team last season and played against United in the FA Cup final victory for the Red Devils last season at Wembley.

“Both parties hope to finalise the deal before United head to Marbella for a pre-season training camp in the next week.”

The 22 year old began her professional career at the tender age of 14 years old in the Norwegian third tier for hometown side Skedsmo.

Bizet would later join Paris Saint-Germain before signing for the Lilywhites in 2022. She scored four goals in 39 appearances for Spurs over the course of two seasons.

Despite her young age, she has already represented Norway 21 times, scoring seven times for her nation.

The Red Devils will be hoping she can, alongside her fellow new additions, help fire the club to Champions League qualification for the first time in the Women’s team’s history.

Manchester United may have strengthened at the back and upfront but the pre-season games have once again served as a reminder to INEOS of the need to strengthen in the middle of the park.

Casemiro does not seem like he can manage another season in the Premier League but with no Saudi teams coming forward for the Brazilian, United are stuck with him for now.

With the Red Devils struggling to offload the former Real Madrid superstar, an approach for Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte has not yet materialised.

One United midfielder who has not been short of suitors is Scott McTominay with Fulham and Galatasaray battling it out among themselves to land the academy graduate.

McTominay’s future

Both clubs have seen multiple bids rejected with the Cottagers open to moving on to other targets should the Old Trafford side not lower their demands while the Turkish outfit are eyeing Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips instead.

United are refusing to budge from their £30 million valuation considering the player’s goalscoring heroics last term. Erik ten Hag is a fan and wants to keep hold of the Scottish international.

McTominay himself is open to staying and fighting for his place and as per Teamtalk, the 27-year-old is in no rush to leave his boyhood club for a mid-table club like Fulham.

This could potentially open the race up for Tottenham Hotspur. The North London club are eyeing a No 8 and were initially interested in Connor Gallagher of Chelsea.

But with the Englishman seemingly on his way to Atletico Madrid, McTominay has once again become a legitimate target.

Spurs could come back in

“Sources have told TEAMtalk that McTominay is undecided on his future amid firm interest from Premier League rivals Fulham also and could stay and fight for his place at Old Trafford like he did last summer.

“Ten Hag is in no rush to offload McTominay this summer as he still sees him as part of his plans and for McTominay himself it would come as a huge wrench to leave the club where he came through the ranks.

“The Cottagers are not the only Premier League club showing an interest in landing the box-to-box midfielder, with Tottenham also known to be in the mix for his signature.”

But considering Spurs are expected to be top-four rivals and with United’s troubled history negotiating with Daniel Levy, they should refrain from agreeing a deal with the Lilywhites.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly entered the race to sign Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay.

Erik ten Hag’s side have sprung into action in this transfer window with the exciting, quick-fire signing of Joshua Zirkzee and the imminent announcement of Leny Yoro, after he passed a medical yesterday.

If the Red Devils want to carry out recruiting new players however, they will now need to sell due to PSR restrictions.

It has been widely reported that United want to bolster their midfield and with Joao Neves increasingly likely to be off the menu as he edges towards Paris Saint-Germain, United have been linked to a move for Manuel Ugarte.

The Uruguayan is said to be keen to join United but the Red Devils may not be able to complete a deal unless they sell a midfielder like Casemiro.

Nonetheless, one midfield man who is generating more interest than the Brazilian is that of McTominay, who has just come off the back of a successful season scoring 10 goals for the club.

The Sun report that they “can reveal Tottenham are now tracking the Scottish international” and that United would demand at least £40 million to sell him, £10 million more than last summer’s asking price.

The North Londoners had previously targeted Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher but he is now more likely to stay in West London this summer.

The English paper reports that “Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is believed to be an admirer of McTominay and reckons he could add a new dimension to his team alongside James Maddison.”

The Scotland international has suitors in Turkiye as Galatasaray have reportedly made a bid for him, but it is highly improbable the Super Lig side will be able to match United’s valuation.

News also broke yesterday that Fulham have had a bid rejected for the 27 year old and that they were considering returning with a second improved offer.

It is unclear how keen United are to sell the player as it was relayed here that the club may extend his contract to ward off potential buyers and The Sun also reports that manager Erik Ten Hag does not want to lose him.

There is no doubt however that McTominay looks a more realistic source to generate funds this summer than Casemiro and as he is an academy product, a potential sale would count as pure profit and consequently augment United’s transfer kitty substantially.

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Last season, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was forced to tweak his backline almost every week due to an unprecedented injury crisis at the club.

Left-back was one of the worst affected with Luke Shaw missing 36 games throughout the campaign while backup full-back Tyrell Malacia was forced to miss the entire season.

The situation got so bad that the manager was forced to play Diogo Dalot, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, both right-backs by trade, in that position during the business-end of the season.

Earlier on in the campaign, Ten Hag turned to centre-back Victor Lindelof and defensive midfielder Sofyan Amrabat to plug that gap.

LB issues last season

In fact, Malacia is yet to begin pre-season training and the club are yet to provide a timeline regarding his potential return. Shaw, busy with England at the Euros, is expected to take a long break and thus, United are once again staring at the possibility of starting the season without a recognised left-back.

The Red Devils are eager to recruit a new left-back ahead of the new season but are unlikely to sanction a big-money deal considering the reinforcements required all across the pitch.

The club has been linked with moves for Milos Kerkez of Bournemouth, Miguel Gutierrez of Girona, Ferdi Kadıoğlu of Fenerbahce and even Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell.

However. Football Insider have sensationally claimed that the 20-time English league champions are inclined towards bringing back Sergio Reguilon to the club, this time on a permanent deal.

The Spaniard was brought in on loan last summer but only lasted half a season with United terminating his loan deal as both Shaw and Malacia were nearing fitness at that stage. It proved to be a disastrous decision in the end.

The Tottenham Hotspur man was not excellent during his short-term stay but did display plenty of attacking intent and passion but niggling injuries did not help his case.

Spurs are keen to get rid and are asking for around £10 million, a huge hit on their initial £32 million investment. And the Spain international already knows what Ten Hag demands and would slot right in and would need little to no time to adjust to his new surroundings.

Reguilon again

“Man United will offer Sergio Reguilon a route back to Old Trafford this summer as they plot a move to sign him. Reguilon could provide a more straightforward option after spending six months on loan at the club last season.

“The Spaniard wouldn’t need time to settle in due to his past experiences, and sources say the Premier League giants could sign Reguilon at a cut price.

“Even though Spurs initially signed Reguilon for £32 million, Football Insider revealed they’re willing to make a huge loss and sell him for around £10 million. That’s because Reguilon is not part of Ange Postecoglou’s plans, with the Spurs boss wanting him off the books.”

Having a decent backup for Shaw would be a wise investment considering Malacia’s injury malaise. United could do better than the former Real Madrid star but at this price point, they are unlikely to get anyone more competent.

Last season was one to forget for Manchester United and manager Erik ten Hag as the club registered its lowest-ever Premier League finish while also exiting Europe before Christmas.

The Dutchman looked to be heading out the door but for a surprise FA Cup triumph and now with his job secure, the former Ajax coach needs help in the summer to turn things around.

United’s need for reinforcements is clear and with INEOS taking charge of their first transfer window since gaining control of the sporting structure at the club, a busy few months are expected.

After suffering a raft of injuries throughout last season, particularly in defensive areas, additions to the back line are likely to be prioritised.

As reported by AS, United could be lining up a surprise bid for Tottenham Hotspur full-back Sergio Reguilón.

Reguilón spent the first half of last season with United on loan but his temporary deal was terminated in January and was sent back to his parent club with Luke Shaw expected to return to full fitness.

However, Shaw failed to stay fit for long and despite the former Real Madrid star not setting Old Trafford alight, letting Reguilón go was arguably a mistake from the club.

The Spaniard featured 12 times for United and provided Ten Hag with another option with both Shaw and Tyrell Malacia out injured.

The Spaniard displayed plenty of passion and aggression but suffered from constant niggles which did not allow him to make a mark.

The Spanish international spent the second half of the season on loan at Brentford and is almost certainly going to leave Spurs this summer.

West Ham United are another Premier League team showing interest in the 27-year-old who has six international caps for Spain.

The asking price for the full-back remains unclear but with his Spurs contract expiring next summer, United will hope a relatively low fee will do the trick.

Tottenham Hotspur’s opening bid for Manchester United striker target Ivan Toney has reportedly been turned down by Brentford.

The number nine position is an area of the pitch United are eager to bolster this summer. Rasmus Hojlund showed great promise in the 2023/24 season but for one so young, he can’t be solely relied upon to lead the line for the club every week.

United also require quality depth up front, especially considering that Anthony Martial is set to officially depart Old Trafford once his contract expires at the end of the current month.

Alongside Toney, United have been linked to other goalscorers such as Matheus Cunha (Wolves), Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon), Joshua Zirkzee (Bologna) and Benjamin Sesko, who recently signed a new contract to extend his stay with Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig.

Toney managed four goals in two assists in the 17 Premier League matches he played last term since returning from an eight-month betting ban for breaching the Football Association’s gambling laws.

Erik ten Hag is believed to be an avid admirer of the Brentford talisman and a previous report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that the Bees want £60 million to part ways with him. It was stated that United are refusing to go any higher than £40 million for a player who has entered the final 12 months of his deal.

United are not the only party keen on adding Toney to their ranks. Tottenham Hotspur also like him and according to Football Transfers, the Lily Whites lodged an offer for him, which was swiftly rejected by Brentford.

The outlet states, “Tottenham had a bid turned down by Brentford for Ivan Toney, who has already verbally agreed personal terms with the side, FootballTransfers can reveal.”

“Sources reveal that while the England international has accepted a wage offer, Spurs’ £40 million bid was rejected by the West London club. Brentford are asking for a fee of £65m but it is understood that an offer of £55m would secure the deal.”

“We are told that Spurs have the financial capability to outbid any competitors for the Bees hitman. However, the available funds will need to be carefully managed, as the Lilywhites plan to bring in five new signings to boost their chances of securing Champions League football next season.”

Toney is not the only player Tottenham are battling United for.

Ange Postecoglou’s side are also in the race for Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze and as per Football Transfers, talks between Tottenham and Eze’s representatives are set to take place at the end of this week.

The right side of Manchester United’s attack remains one of their biggest concerns going forward during this summer’s transfer window.

The first priority, it appears, is to permanently cut ties with right-wingers Mason Greenwood and Jadon Sancho. The United academy product is attracting serious interest from Juventus and Valencia.

Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile, are keen on Sancho but are unlikely to sign him on a permanent basis. Regardless, United are expected to make an attempt to sign a new right-sided attacker after resolving the futures of their outcasts.

However, United can not afford to wait too much before approaching their targets, as they risk falling behind other suitors. Much has already been written about the strides Chelsea have made in their bid to sign Michael Olise.

Now a report from Spain suggests that another London-based club has left United behind in the race to sign Takefusa Kubo, who has also been linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent times.

According to Mundo Deportivo (via Sport Witness), United alongside Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool have enquired about Kubo, who primarily plays on the right flank for Real Sociedad.

While the La Liga outfit are yet to receive any offer from any club, Tottenham appear to be the most attentive to his situation.

It is reported Spurs are “very interested” in the 23-year-old forward, who moved to Sociedad from Real Madrid in 2022.

The Japanese sensation only signed a new deal with La Real earlier this year. His contract that lasts until 2029 reportedly includes a €60m release clause.

Tottenham ‘plan to make an offer’ for Kubo and all things suggest that they will have to submit a €60m bid to have any chance of signing the versatile creative force, who was involved in 12 goals in all competitions last season.

The reason behind Sociedad’s apparent hard-stance is believed to their agreement with Real Madrid. In the event his clause his activated, Los Blancos will allegedly received €27m.

Whether United would be willing to spend such a significant figure on the Real Sociedad star remains unclear.

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