Barcelona 'chasing' Manchester United starlet and more transfer rumours

Barcelona are working on a bid for Manchester United youngster Marc Jurado, according to reports in Spain.

The 19-year-old featured in United’s 2-0 friendly win over Leeds in Oslo on Wednesday and could be taken on the club’s pre-season tour of the US. The full-back scored three times in 25 matches for the Under-21s last season and is seen as a promising prospect.

Jurado has not yet made a competitive senior appearance but SPORT says he is attracting interest from his former club Barcelona. He is being proposed as an addition for their B team with a view to facilitating a pathway through to the first-team in the future.

Jurado signed his first professional deal in 2021, a year after arriving at United from the La Masia academy. The teenager was named in the senior squad for the first time in April for the Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest.

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Meanwhile, The Athletic reports what the MEN have previously reported - Luton approached United regarding Tom Heaton, but were told no amid the club’s unstable goalkeeper situation.

The 37-year-old is currently the number one pick following David de Gea’s exit as United make progress on a deal for Inter shot-stopper Andre Onana. Heaton - who had a 12-month extension triggered last month - is not the only ‘keeper to have attracted attention.

Sunderland have apparently enquired about Nathan Bishop, currently third-choice in the pecking order ahead of Onana’s potential arrival. However, United have again prevented any talks from advancing until there is more clarity on the goalkeeper