From Gianluigi Donnarumma to Alejandro Garnacho: The big names who still NEED a transfer in the final week of the summer window
Just like Chelsea, Manchester United have their own ‘bomb squad’. The big difference between the two clubs, though, is that the Blues have proven themselves far more adept at clearing dead wood than the Red Devils.
Still, United appear to be close to agreeing a deal with Napoli for £64 million flop Rasmus Hojlund, who is definitely no longer required at Old Trafford following the arrival of Benjamin Sesko and could well benefit from returning to Serie A to work with Antonio Conte. There’s also ongoing hope that Chelsea, of all clubs, might actually take Alejandro Garnacho off their hands, with the Argentine rather amusingly viewing Stamford Bridge as the right place to kickstart his career.
However, it feels like Jadon Sancho needs to have a serious conversation with his representatives about the direction in which he’s been taken, given the word in Italy is that exorbitant agent fees are blocking a proposed transfer to Roma, who have apparently now walked away from the negotiating table.
As for Antony, Real Betis reportedly remain keen on signing the Brazilian, who made such a positive impact on loan with the Spanish side last season that he forced his way back into the Brazil squad – something nobody at Old Trafford saw coming given the disastrous nature of his performances for United. Rumours are rife, though, that Betis might even hold off until deadline day before making an offer, which would hardly be an ideal situation for the wantaway winger.
Finally, Tyrell Malacia is also facing an anxious wait to see if anyone will bring an end to his misery in Manchester, with the Dutch defender now training away from the rest of the United squad after returning to the club following a six-month loan spell at PSV during the second half of last season.
