Man United put on summer transfer 'red alert' as Sir Jim Ratcliffe left 'furious' after hijack

Manchester United as a club are no strangers to the inevitable transfer market rumour mill as supporters, the media and clubs prepare for what is sure to be a hectic summer window opening in mid-June.

Ahead of their FA Cup final on Saturday afternoon against rivals Manchester City, the Red Devils could go without European football for the first time since the 2014/15 season, and just the second since 1989/90, if they fail to beat the Premier League champions having finished eighth in the league table.

With manager Erik ten Hag's future a major doubt after the introduction of new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, it could be a busy few months for the club as they get adjusted to the new era coming to Old Trafford soon.

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Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners has added fuel to the rumour mill fire this week after refusing to answer whether he'd be staying with the Serie A side or not amid links with a move to Manchester United.

The 26-year-old, who was integral to Gian Piero Gasperini's side's victorious Europa League campaign this season, has been one of the standout stars in the Italian top flight this year and played a starring role in the 3-0 win which snapped Bayer Leverkusen's 51-game unbeaten record in the European final on Wednesday night.

When asked whether he'd be at Atalanta to play for them in the Champions League next season, Koopmeiners was hesitant to give a committal answer, instead muttering: "I am very