Jusu Bah signs for United Women
Monica Jusu Bah is a Manchester United player. The Swedish international forward joins from BK Häcken for around £400,000 (6). Häcken's head of football Martin Ericsson called it another strong sale that cements the club's position internationally (2). Jusu Bah strengthens United Women's attack ahead of the new Women's Super League season.
Zirkzee agrees terms with Fiorentina
Joshua Zirkzee has agreed personal terms with Fiorentina. Club-to-club talks are still ongoing and United have yet to approve the loan with option to buy that the Italian side have offered (1) (3). Juventus have entered the race too, offering Jonathan David as a makeweight in a swap (7). United would rather sell Zirkzee permanently now than revisit the situation next summer (7).
Rashford's future in doubt
United have not ruled out selling Marcus Rashford. Barcelona and Arsenal are both monitoring his situation (5). Arsenal have been linked with a loan move as the window closes (15).
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Outgoings at the club
Toby Collyer is off to West Bromwich Albion in a deal worth up to £7.6 million, with a 40% sell-on clause (13). Dan Gore is set to join Luton Town on loan, despite York City making an ambitious permanent bid (11). James Overy flies to Australia to sign a three-year deal with Sydney FC, no initial fee, but buy-back and sell-on clauses included (12).
Left-back search heats up
United are scrambling for a left-back before the deadline. Brest's Bradley Locko would be open to joining in the coming days (10). A source compared a potential deal to United's loan move for Sergio Reguilon from Tottenham (10).
Baleba faces a wait
Michael Carrick is excited by Carlos Baleba after the £70m signing from Brighton, but the midfielder faces a wait for his debut (14).
Back to league action on Sunday
United sit 16th after the 2–0 defeat at Hull City on August 22. Ipswich Town visit Old Trafford on Sunday, August 30, at 17:30 CEST. Three points are needed.
Fan reactions
Fans are largely positive about the Collyer exit, with the £3m guaranteed fee and 40% sell-on clause seen as good business for an academy graduate. The Jusu Bah signing has generated quiet optimism among supporters of the women's team. The Overy deal to Sydney FC has drawn attention for the smart buy-back and sell-on clauses that could earn United money down the line. See the full discussion here
