Manchester United transfer could spell major trouble as Marcus Rashford 'swap' deal speaks volumes

Manchester United are less than a week away from starting their pre-season as they gear up for a huge season under Ruben Amorim.

The Reds endured a disastrous 2024/25 campaign after finishing 15th in the Premier League with a minus 10 goal difference. So far, the club have made just one summer signing in Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers as they continue to chase a deal for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo.

Some frustration is growing among United's fanbase with no sales and only one new face through the door. There is still plenty of time, though, for the Reds to sign players before their first competitive fixture of 25/26. United kick off at home to Arsenal on August 17.

Below are some of the latest stories surrounding United this summer as well as a view on each one...

United have reportedly made an approach to Inter Milan over a potential deal for defensive midfielder Davide Frattesi.

CaughtOffsideclaim that United have contacted Inter to gain an understanding of the conditions of a possible deal. The 25-year-old is reportedly taking his time to work out if he wants to leave Inter. The Nerazzuri themselves are said to be prepared to let him go.

It is claimed that Inter's asking price has dropped from €50million (£43m) to around €35m (£30m) with Tottenham Hotspur, Atletico Madrid and Roma also reportedly interested.

Isaac Seelochan of The Manchester Evening News says: "The signing of Frattesi would spell trouble for Casemiro's future at Old Trafford. With Manuel Ugarte also at the club, it's unlikely the Brazilian will stay."

The Reds have reportedly held discussions with Aston Villa over a potential swap deal involving Ollie Watkins as Marcus Rashford's loan spell came to an end.

The 29-year-old was reportedly