Manchester United close in on Ajax defender Tyrell Malacia as first summer signing - Paper Round

United closing in on Malacia Manchester United are set to make their first signing of the summer, according to The Telegraph. The 22-year-old left-back Tyrell Malacia had appeared close to a move to Lyon but United have agreed to pay 15 million euros. The Dutch international defender has agreed personal terms with the club, who are also continuing to chase Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong.

Ad/> /> TransfersGuendouzi makes permanent move to Marseille from Arsenal, Sampaoli quits12 HOURS AGO Paper Round’s view: Manchester United desperately need a new and competent left-back. Alex Telles was consistent but is not at the required standard to hold down a first-team place over the long term. However Luke Shaw has the talent, he cannot be trusted to keep himself in shape, and has managed to learn little about the sophisticated requirements of modern football.

Read the full story Dembele set to announce future Ousmane Dembele has been in talks with Barcelona in recent days as his current deal drew to a close, and Spanish newspaper Marca reports that both the 25-year-old French international and his manager Xavi Hernandez would prefer him to stay with the club. However, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Chelsea have offered him more money and he will make his decision soon. /> Paper Round’s view: Dembele’s improvement in Spain coincided — as it does for many players — with an awareness that his current deal was expiring and he could soon make fresh demands.