Manchester United are gearing up to play Champions League football under Michael Carrick and will no doubt be active in the transfer market

Manchester United’s eyes have turned to the transfer market after a third-place finish in the Premier League. Michael Carrick’s squad will be bolstered over the course of the summer as United prepare for a season fighting on all fronts.

Having replaced Ruben Amorim in January, Carrick steered United back into the Champions League, meaning an increased demand on the current squad. That, in turn, will necessitate new arrivals.

Casemiro’s departure leaves a gaping hole in the midfield that Ederson is set to partially fill, but another addition in that area appears likely. Newcastle star Sandro Tonali is one name that has reportedly caught the club’s gaze.

A bid is now thought to have been rejected for the Italian, but it was not United who submitted it. Mirror Football brings you the latest transfer updates from Old Trafford.

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Sandro Tonali bid

Newcastle ace Tonali appears set for an eventful summer and despite United reportedly being in the race to sign him, it is Tottenham who have tabled an £80million offer.

This bid has been swiftly rejected by Newcastle, according to the Newcastle Chronicle, as they value their star at £100m. The Magpies are, however, supposedly open to selling Tonali.

Manchester City and Arsenal are thought to be interested, along with United, but it is Spurs who have seized the initiative with an opening offer.

Midfield alternative

Aside from Tonali, West Ham star Mateus Fernandes is also a name being linked with a move to United. The Portuguese midfielder was a bright spark in a gloomy season for the Hammers as they were relegated from the Premier League.

Reports suggest United have made an approach for 21-year-old Fernandes but do not wish to pay West Ham’s £80m asking price. Other clubs are also thought to be courting Fernandes.

United legend Gary Neville thinks that his former side should look at an alternative if the desired sum is not lowered and he highlights Germany star Felix Nmecha.

Nmecha is a former Manchester City player and has dazzled for Germany at the World Cup. The Dortmund midfielder reportedly has a £69m release clause in his contract that becomes active next year.

Speaking on ITV, Neville said: “The more he [Nmecha] plays like he did the other night the more expensive he’ll get. But at the moment, we hear Manchester United are being quoted £100m for the West Ham boy Fernandes.

“So they’re going to have to be looking around this tournament and parts of Europe. He looked outstanding the other night, it looked like he had absolutely everything.”

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