Man United transfer masterstroke pays off as Marcus Rashford updates emerge

Manchester United are set for a big transfer window under Ruben Amorim as they look to put what has been a poor domestic season behind them.

The concentration for United is on the Europa League final. A win against Tottenham on Wednesday night would not only see the club pick up European silverware, but also book their place in the Champions League next season.

United would have been hoping to go into the game on the back of a win against Chelsea, but Friday night saw them fall to a 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge.

It is said that the transfer targets for United in the summer will depend on the result against Spurs in just a few days. There has also been talk about possible outgoings from Old Trafford amid a big squad change.

Here’s a look at some of the latest news and rumours in and around Old Trafford.

Manchester United could be handed a boost to their transfer pot due to their part in a transfer between Real Madrid and Benfica. According to Spanish outlet AS, there is close to being an agreement between United and Real Madrid over Alvaro Carreras.

United have a buy back clause of €18m (£15m) for the player, who has impressed with Benfica since making the €6m (£5m) move from United.

The report says that Real appear to have convinced United to activate the buy-back clause, with the Spanish giants then paying a fee of around €35 million (£29.4m) to United to sign the player. It would mean a profit of around £15m for United.

MEN says: The situation seems to be win-win for both Real Madrid and United. The deal would see Real Madrid avoid paying the £50.4m release clause in Carreras’ Benfica contract.

United would then see a welcome boost to their transfer kitty for what is a big summer for Ruben Amorim as he looks