Erik ten Hag lines up Darwin Nunez as part of £115m Manchester United double swoop - Paper Round

Ten Hag lines up double swap New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has two priority signings for his side. The former Ajax coach wants to sign defender Jurrien Timber from the Dutch side for around £35 million, and will also pursue a bid for 22-year-old Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez, who will cost £80m from Benfica. Frenkie De Jong is also a target but any move depends on United selling other players.

Ad/> /> TransfersMan Utd battle to sign De Jong and Nkunku — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 05:42 Paper Round’s view: The Mirror explains that as well as those two players, Ten Hag would like to add an additional four players to his squad. Realistically at least one midfielder is needed, but in the past decade the club have been extremely poor at selling fringe players given the hefty contracts they give to figures such as Phil Jones. Read the full story Newcastle chase Diaby Newcastle United are looking to spend yet more cash as the summer transfer window kicks into gear.

The Sun believes that the main target is Moussa Diaby of Bayer Leverkusen, with the 22-year-old winger not likely to leave for less than £40m. The club are also interested in Raphinha, Jack Harrison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but all are valued highly by their current side. /> Paper Round’s view: Buying from within the Premier League is often difficult because teams generally do not have financial reasons to sell with most sides enjoying the benefits of the TV revenue, and they will not want to help strengthen a rival.