June 22nd 2024.
Last month, the renowned José Mourinho was appointed as the new boss of Fenerbahce, a Turkish football club. With his arrival, there have been rumors that he wants to bring in some players from his former club, Manchester United, during the summer transfer window.
It is no secret that United is looking to revamp their squad, as almost the entire team has been put up for sale. However, there are a few exceptions, such as promising youngsters Rasmus Hojlund, Kobbie Mainoo, and Alejandro Garnacho. The departures of Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane, whose contracts have ended, have left the team with a modest transfer budget of £35 million. Therefore, the club is hoping to increase this figure through player sales.
One of the players who could potentially be sold is Victor Lindelof, with reports stating that Fenerbahce is currently in talks to sign the Swedish international. According to SporX, Fenerbahçe's sporting director Mario Branco is working tirelessly to fulfill Mourinho's requests, and the head coach is eager to reunite with Lindelof, whom he signed for United in 2017 for £30 million. The Turkish club is looking to secure a deal for less than €10 million, as Lindelof's contract with United will expire next year.
Similarly, Fenerbahce has also expressed interest in signing another player from United, Casemiro. The Brazilian midfielder is expected to be sold this summer, and the club's sporting director has reportedly inquired about his asking price. If United agrees to a fee within Fenerbahce's reach, they will pursue a deal for Casemiro. Other Saudi Pro League sides are also interested in the former Real Madrid star, but they have been put off by United's £30 million asking price. United had signed Casemiro for £70 million in 2022, and he had a great first season with the team. However, his performance declined in the 2023-24 season, and now the club is looking to sign a long-term replacement.
In addition to these potential signings, another Turkish giant, Galatasaray, is reportedly in talks to sign United's right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Like Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka also has just one year left on his contract, and it is believed that the two clubs are close to agreeing on a fee for the player.
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