June 22nd 2023.
Manchester United starlet Hannibal Mejbri has caught the eye of Borussia Dortmund this summer. The 20-year-old midfielder, who joined United's academy in 2020, had a successful spell on loan at Birmingham City last season and is set to be involved in their pre-season tour of the US.
Erik ten Hag will take a closer look at the midfielder, along with Amad Diallo who shone at Sunderland last season, before making any firm decisions on his future. However, the Manchester Evening News report that United could be open to offers if the manager decides Mejbri isn't ready for the first team.
The Red Devils paid €5m, rising to €10m with add-ons, to sign Mejbri from Monaco as a 16-year-old and he has made three senior appearances to date. Dortmund are reportedly prepared to pay a fee of €15million [£13m] to secure his services this summer, although United could also opt to explore another loan deal.
This week, United agreed to allow another of their academy graduates to leave the club. Zidane Iqbal is set to join Utrecht and the Red Devils have agreed a €1m fee that also includes a 'significant' sell-on clause. The 20-year-old midfielder impressed during United's pre-season campaign last summer but did not manage a single minute of senior football during the 2022-23 campaign, making the match day squad on 17 occasions.
United are looking to raise additional transfer funds this summer by offloading a number of players. Fulham are interested in signing midfielder Fred and United reportedly value the Brazilian at £20m, although the Cottagers are reluctant to meet that price. Scott McTominay is another who could be moved on if the right offer comes in and could be offered to West Ham should United attempt to rival Arsenal and Manchester City for the Hammers captain. Harry Maguire is another who could be included in a player-plus-cash deal.
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