Manchester United 'hopeful' of completing £42m transfer as former star linked with return

Manchester United do not have long to wait before they are able to strengthen their squad via the transfer market.

The summer transfer window is set to open in a couple of months time and United are already being linked with several potential new signings.

It remains to be seen what plans Ruben Amorim and the Old Trafford hierarchy will have for the summer window in terms of new signings, with it unclear what European competition - if any - they'll be in next season.

On the pitch, United's main focus will be on the Europa League, where they will face Athletic Bilbao in the upcoming semi-final. In the Premier League, though, the 1-0 defeat to Wolves on Sunday leaves United in 14th place in the current standings with five matches left to play.

Here, the Manchester Evening News takes a look at the latest United transfer news and gossip that has generated headlines.

United are being linked with a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze during the summer transfer window.

The Sun have reported that United are optimistic of winning the race to sign Eze at the end of the season, with the England international thought to be valued at around £50million.

The report claims that United will "go all out" to sign Eze when the transfer window opens, with Amorim said to be determined to bring the talent to Old Trafford ahead of next season.

MEN Sport says: " Eze is a player who has been linked with a big-money move for more than a year, with the Reds being mentioned as a potential suitor. The 26-year-old would add valuable and much-needed creativity in the final third for United, so if a deal can be agreed, it should be one the Old Trafford hierarchy considers."

Reports have claimed that United are showing an interest in re-signing