Marc Guehi transfer 'stance' outlined as Man United consider '£50m' defender

Manchester United have yet to make a signing this summer.

Tom Heaton has extended his contract, while six players - including Jadon Sancho - have returned from loan spells away from Old Trafford. However, not one new player has come through the doors as Erik ten Hag bides his time before adding any more names to his squad, who began pre-season training at Carrington on Monday.

Dan Ashworth and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are said to be working behind-the-scenes and finalising summer transfer plans. Joshua Zirkzee has emerged as their first-choice forward target as they look to add another attacker to their ranks. The 23-year-old impressed while at Bologna last season, scoring 12 goals in 37 appearances.

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Elsewhere, United are looking to strengthen at the back. With that in mind, MEN Sport has taken a look at the latest United news and gossip that has been doing the rounds in the last 24 hours.

United are 'considering' a move for Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell, according to a report by the Mail. The Reds are expected to consider the addition of a new left-back this summer after being without Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia for large chunks of the 2023/24 season.

The report states that Chilwell, formerly of Leicester City, is 'among the options they are considering'. The 27-year-old had an injury hit second half of the season, but even before that, he seemed out of favour with Mauricio Pochettino, with Marc Cucurella and Ian Maatsen often preferred.

MEN says: United need to sign a new left-back, that is for sure - but one that