Manchester United get Frenkie de Jong 'greenlight' as Anthony Martial transfer 'considered'

Manchester United are just days away from one final test before beginning their Premier League campaign on August 16 against Fulham.

Erik ten Hag's side will take on rivals Manchester City in Saturday's Community Shield, looking to repeat their famous FA Cup final win over Pep Guardiola's team from just a few months ago. United will be looking for a positive start in the hope of putting last season's disappointing performances and results behind them.

The Reds are set to be without several key players though as Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro face a spell on the sidelines. In more positive news, they will have several star players back from an extended holiday following Euro 2024 and the Copa America. Whether they will be fit to start remains to be seen.

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Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw have returned to training and we could get our first look at new signing Joshua Zirkzee this weekend. Below are some of the latest media reports surrounding Old Trafford as well as a view on each one...

Barcelona are said to be prepared to ‘greenlight’ Frenkie De Jong's move to Man United. The Dutchman has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for some time with the club agreeing a fee with Barcelona in June 2022 but a transfer never materialised.

And now reports in Spain have claimed that Antony has been offered to the Catalns in a make-weight deal for Barca's midfielder. However, the offer has been rejected although it is claimed that both clubs are keen on agreeing a deal in principle.

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