Man United have obvious free agent reality after transfer 'offer' as goalkeeper hint dropped

Manchester United kick off the 2024/25 Premier League season tonight against Fulham at Old Trafford.

Erik ten Hag's side finished eighth in the top flight last season, their lowest finish since 1989/90. But there is some optimism that this season will be different as new sporting director Dan Ashworth looks to transform how the club buy and sell players.

Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui have all arrived in Manchester this summer to strengthen Ten Hag's team. And United are not done there with more transfers planned before the summer window closes at 11pm on August 30.

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A new midfielder is said to be next on United's list of priorities with Paris Saint-Germain's Manuel Ugarte a target. With all that said, MEN Sport takes a look below at some of the latest media reports surrounding United as well as a view on each one...

Former Chelsea full-back Marcos Alonso has reportedly been offered to United. Ten Hag's team are short of left-backs after injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, leading to speculation that they could sign free agent Alonso.

“Marcos Alonso would love to go to Manchester United. He has been offered to Manchester United in recent weeks, but there is nothing really concrete or advanced into it so far," Fabrizio Romano told GIVEMESPORT.

“I think Manchester United will take some time before deciding who the player they really want to cover that position is, and will save their budget, save their money, and put their effort into a deal for the midfield. They need a new midfielder, and