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West Ham United have agreed a deal to sign Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, Fabrizio Romano reports.

What’s the latest West Ham transfer news?

The Hammers and David Moyes have been quiet in the transfer market when it comes to incomings, however, there have been a number of departures ahead of the new Premier League season.

In total, the club have brought in around £135m in player sales, with Declan Rice, Gianluca Scamacca, Nikola Vlasic and Arthur Masuaku all leaving for Arsenal, Atalanta, Torino and Besiktas respectively.

Attacking midfielder Manuel Lanzini has also left after his contract expired, so it could be an extremely busy month when it comes to arrivals ahead of the September 1 deadline.

Read the latest West Ham transfer news HERE…

The first new player who is set to join up with Moyes’ squad is Ajax holding midfielder Edson Alvarez in a deal worth £35m, and the club could soon splash the cash on another new signing in Maguire.

An opening £20m offer was turned down by Man United towards the end of July, but it appears as if a deal close to £40m may soon be agreed.

Football Insider shared an update regarding Maguire’s future on Tuesday afternoon, claiming that the Hammers are close to agreeing a fee for the 30-year-old.

Romano has now shared a new development, claiming that a £30m agreement in principle has been reached between the two clubs for Maguire.

"West Ham have reached an agreement in principle with Manchester United for Harry Maguire on £30m fee. The verbal agreement is subject to final, key points on deal structure still under discussion but fee now agreed, as per Sky. Personal terms, to be discussed soon."

How much money is Harry Maguire earning?

Maguire, currently on £200,000-a-week, made the move to Old Trafford from Leicester City back in 2019 and has made 175 appearances for the Red Devils.

The 30-year-old fell out of favour under Erik ten Hag last season, though, turning out on just 16 occasions in the Premier League. He has also been stripped of the United captaincy this summer, with Bruno Fernandes taking over the role.

Therefore, a move away could be just what Maguire needs, and he could prove to be a smart signing at the London Stadium. United teammate Luke Shaw spoke out about the criticism the central defender has faced in recent years but hailed him as an “unbelievable player”.

“I will be honest, it is a tough period at the moment. Of course Harry is an amazing player, an amazing character. He has taken a lot of stick, probably more than I have ever seen before in football but he never hides away, he is always there.

“You can have people that can hide away and not want to be in the spotlight but he keeps putting himself in the spotlight and it shows the strength and character he has got because, come on, everyone knows that he is an unbelievable player.”

Moyes currently has four centre-back options in Nayef Aguerd, Kurt Zouma, Thilo Kehrer and Angelo Ogbonna, but with the latter of the four now 35 and into the final 12 months of his contract, signing Maguire may turn out to be a smart deal, especially with European football once again on offer at the London Stadium.

Liverpool have reportedly held talks over a potential loan move for Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe.

Are Liverpool signing Kylian Mbappe?

The Reds and Jurgen Klopp are making preparations at Anfield ahead of the 2023/24 Premier League campaign, with two new midfielders already signed on Merseyside.

Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have been brought in from Brighton and RB Leipzig, and another midfielder in Southampton’s Romeo Lavia could soon be on the way.

However, as well as midfielders, Liverpool also appear to be on the search for a new defender. Torino’s Perr Schuurs and RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol have both been linked with a move, and it looks as if a stunning swoop for Mbappe is also being considered.

Read The Latest Liverpool Transfer News HERE…

The PSG superstar appears to have a deal in place with Real Madrid in 2024, with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal offering the Ligue 1 club a whopping £259m to take him for 12 months. Mbappe has refused to hold talks with Al-Hilal, but a temporary move to the Premier League could be on the cards.

According to The Mirror in the last 48 hours, Liverpool, and by extension sporting director Jorg Schmadtke, have held talks over a ‘sensational loan move’ for Mbappe.

The report adds that the Reds are ‘ready to offer Mbappe a one-year loan deal’ and those at Anfield ‘have been encouraged by Mbappe's respect for the club and the fact that his mother, Fayza Lamari – also his agent – is an avid Kop fan’.

How much does Kylian Mbappe earn?

Mbappe, who has been hailed as "unstoppable" in the media over the last 12 months, is thought to be on £900,000-a-week, so even though it would be a loan, a deal could still be fairly costly over a season.

The 24-year-old has previously admitted he held talks to move to Anfield while at Monaco, with his mum loving Liverpool. He said:

“I talked to Liverpool because it’s the favourite club of my mum, my mum loves Liverpool. I don’t know why, you will have to ask her!

"It’s a good club and we met them five years ago. When I was in Monaco I met them. It’s a big club.”

During his time at PSG, Mbappe has made himself a world star, contributing to an incredible 310 goals in just 260 games, one of which came at Anfield against Liverpool in the Champions League back in 2018/19.

He may well be open to testing himself in the Premier League, even if it was for 12 months, and should all clubs reach an agreement, he could take the Reds to the next level in the final third alongside the likes of Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez and co.

The France international has mainly played as a centre-forward throughout his career but has also turned out on either wing, showing he would also offer versatility to Klopp’s side. Mbappe’s numbers speak for themselves, and by the looks of things, an eye-catching deal could be one to keep an eye on over the coming weeks.

Crystal Palace bringing Everton winger Demarai Gray to Selhurst Park is a deal that Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor thinks will 'end up getting done' this window.

Is Demarai Gray moving to Crystal Palace from Everton?

As per Football Insider, Everton are ready to listen to offers for Gray this summer as Sean Dyche looks to raise funds to carry out his transfer business amid financial difficulty at Goodison Park.

Crystal Palace, Fulham and clubs from Saudi Arabia are keen to offer Gray a new challenge as he ticks into the final year of his deal at the Toffees; however, Everton do have the option to extend his £25k-a-week contract by a further 12 months.

The Daily Mail claim that the fee quoted for Gray to leave Everton will be around £12 million, representing a significant profit for the Merseyside giants compared to the £1.7 million price they acquired him for in 2021 from Bayer Leverkusen.

Former Leicester City winger Gray, who has been hailed as "unbelievable", would be open to leaving Everton due to becoming frustrated at his lack of first-team involvement at the club.

FootballTransfers report that Gray would turn down advances from Saudi Arabia in favour of moving to Crystal Palace and talks are continuing over a potential switch.

Jamaica international Gray is keen to stay in the United Kingdom, where his family is based, which is said to be a main motivator behind his desire to pitch up at Selhurst Park.

Last term, Gray made 36 appearances in all competitions for Everton, registering six goals and a solitary assist in the process, as per Transfermarkt.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Daily Express journalist Taylor has confirmed that Gray and Flamengo star Matheus Franca are two names of 'strong interest' at Selhurst Park.

Taylor stated: “They are two names of strong interest. Demarai Gray is one that I expect to end up getting done. I know Fulham are also interested. There have been clubs from Saudi Arabia, including Al-Hilal, who are also interested.”

What now for Crystal Palace?

Crystal Palace have been a slow burner in the window, with only Jefferson Lerma joining the club on a free transfer from Bournemouth so far, as per Transfermarkt.

Nevertheless, The Telegraph's Mike McGrath has confirmed on Twitter X that the Eagles have looked at Ausburg midfielder Ruben Vargas and Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville, stating: "Crystal Palace have been assessing midfielders during the window. They've looked at Ruben Vargas at FC Augsburg as a possible loan. Leeds' Crysencio Summerville is admired but would need to determine LUFC plans for him next season."

In a surprise turn of events, Crystal Palace are keen on a shock deal to acquire Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte, who the Citizens would be willing to sell at a considerable loss, according to The Daily Star.

CBS Sports understand that Crystal Palace are admirers of Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun; however, Brighton & Hove Albion, West Ham United and Inter Milan are also in contention to land the United States international.

Looking ahead, Crystal Palace supporters will hope that some new arrivals will arrive in SE19 in the next few weeks to bolster their squad heading into the new Premier League campaign.

Leeds United are interested in signing Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara in the summer transfer window, according to an update from reliable journalist Graham Smyth.

How much does Leeds target Glen Kamara earn?

The 27-year-old, who currently earns £21,000 per week, has been an excellent servant for Rangers since arriving at Ibrox from Dundee in 2019. He has made 193 appearances for the Scottish Premiership giants, proving to be an influential performer in the middle of the park.

Kamara also has plenty of success to show for his four-year stay with the Gers, winning the league title under Steven Gerrard back in 2020/21, and also tasting Scottish Cup glory the following season. He has been named Finland's Footballer of the Year in the past too, having won 52 caps for his country.

The midfielder may still be contracted to Rangers until the summer of 2025, but it could be that he is looking for a new challenge before the 2023/24 season gets started, having possibly outgrown the club.

With Leeds preparing for life back in the Championship for the first time since 2019/20, it looks as though the Finn could potentially be on his way to Elland Road.

Could Leeds sign Kamara this summer?

According to The Yorkshire Evening Post's Smyth, Kamara is seen as the next possible addition after the deal for Ethan Ampadu is completed:

"Leeds have high hopes of retaining central midfielder Tyler Adams this summer but need to bolster the middle of the pitch regardless.

"Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara is another potential target they have been assessing in recent weeks. The 27-year-old Finnish international looks set to depart Ibrox this summer and has a number of interest clubs eyeing him."

Kamara could be a perfect summer addition for Leeds, coming in as a player with a huge amount of experience and both club and international level. Signing both him and Ampadu would immediately make the Whites look strong in midfield, enhancing their hopes of a quickfire return to the Premier League. Keeping hold of Adams would only help further, in that respect.

At 27, the Rangers hero is at a great age to come in and make a different from the off, having completed 89.4% of his passes in the Scottish Premiership last season, and also chipped in with 20 goal contributions (nine goals and 11 assists) down the years, despite his fairly defence-minded nature as a player.

Gerrard descibed Kamara as both a "class act" and "superb" during his time as Gers boss, with such praise from a high-profile and legendary figure in the game further outlining what a good footballer the Finland international is, and how he could aid Leeds' promotion push in 2023/24.

The lure of moving to England could be too great to turn down for Kamara, especially as he will be aware that he could even be preparing to play Premier League football this time next year, should the Whites excel under Daniel Farke from the off, and return to the top flight in no time at all.

Manchester United are in the midst of a takeover process that still remains 'unclear' at Old Trafford with no end in sight, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

What's the latest on the Manchester United takeover process?

As per The Daily Mail, Manchester United bidders are now fearful over whether the Glazer family will commit to selling the club despite the Red Devils being up for sale since last November.

The report states that there is no way that any new owner will be in place for their first match of the Premier League campaign at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 14th, as the 'necessary checks' needed to ratify a change of hands at ownership level officially would still drag the process beyond the timeline of being completed by the middle of next month.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his petrochemicals firm INEOS want to buy a majority controlling stake that may allow two of the Glazer brothers to stay on in minority stakeholder roles while Sheikh Jassim and the Nine Two Foundation, Ratcliffe's rival bidder, want to buy the club outright with no external involvement, as per Sky Sports.

Taking to Twitter, journalist Jacobs, who will give a little more information regarding the takeover situation later on, has confirmed that despite 'frustration' from both parties, there are no plans for either Ratcliffe or Sheikh Jassim to pull out of the running to take control of Manchester United.

Speaking to Football FanCast, Jacobs also took the time to give some further insight into the landscape that both bidders find themselves in at present and reiterated that nobody has pulled the plug on their efforts to gain control at Old Trafford.

Jacobs told FFC: "So this is now less about specific timescales and more about the group's understanding what the Glazers' true intentions are. There's no indication that either group at this stage is going to pull out and that will remain the case unless perhaps one of them feels like they are a stalking horse in all of this. In other words, they don't stand a realistic chance of winning and that's the first clue in a takeover of this magnitude. We saw this with Chelsea, too; when a group feels that they've lost, they tend to be one of the first to come forward and speak about the situation, so we actually might learn more information via the Manchester United sale process from a group who either feels they're out the race or is out the race or pulls out the race. At this stage, both Ratcliffe and Jassim remain in the process and that's why the situation is unclear."

What next for Manchester United?

Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag won't be too phased by things that are above his head at Old Trafford and will instead focus his energy on trying to build a squad worthy of competing on all fronts this term.

Mason Mount and Andre Onana have already entered the building from Chelsea and Inter Milan, respectively, representing two major pieces of business for Manchester United as they look to continue on their upward trajectory on the field, as per Transfermarkt.

Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has also given an update regarding Manchester United's pursuit of Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund, stating on Twitter: "Man United plan remains the same. Bid for Rasmus Højlund soon to avoid PSG hijack, as revealed yesterday. PSG are speaking to player’s camp — Man United agreed terms with Højlund and speaking to Atalanta."

Lastly, Jonny Evans has re-joined the Red Devils on a short-term contract in pre-season and there is a chance that he could extend his stay at the club on a permanent deal, according to ESPN.

Tottenham Hotspur might just have the answer to the conundrum that Harry Kane's uncertain future is bringing, with an unorthodox move that will take many by surprise.

How long is Ivan Toney's ban?

That's according to FootballTransfers, who suggest that Ange Postecoglou is willing to put his faith in Ivan Toney to return strongly from his ban.

Having pleaded guilty to multiple betting charges back in February, the England international had the book truly launched at him, with an astonishing eight-month ban from all football-related activity. He will return to action for Brentford on January 16th 2024, and has since written on Twitter: "I now focus on returning to play the game I love next season."

Aside from all this, Kane has continued to be linked with an exit from north London, as Bayern Munich seemingly increase the pressure with each passing week. With reports stating that a third bid in excess of €80m (£70m) is to be expected, the Spurs hierarchy have since suggested that Toney marks the perfect replacement.

Should the England captain leave this summer, a move for the Bees' main man is to be considered. However, the preferred plan would be to keep ahold of their 29-year-old gem until January, to then sanction his exit whilst signing an unbanned Toney in his place.

The numerous parameters surrounding this story make it one that will likely continue to evolve throughout the window.

How much is Harry Kane worth in the transfer market?

Whilst many might suggest that the £70m set to be offered represents fine value for a man with just one year left on his deal, the importance Kane has had to his side has been unparalleled.

FootballTransfers take it a step further, noting his expected Transfer Value at a lofty €87.3m (£75m). Meanwhile, his potential successor sits at just €33.8m (£29m), showcasing the financial disparity despite the gulf in quality not being too huge.

Last term, amongst all the chaos that Antonio Conte's reign brought, he remained the one quality constant.

His tally of 30 league goals represented a sensational return, and under Postecoglou's hopefully-stable new regime, this could even improve further.

That's not to forget his quality on the ball as a creator either, willing to drop deep to dictate the play and forge chances for others. Few have mastered this role like him, with his 2020/21 season seeing the marksman pick up both the league's Golden Boot and Playmaker awards.

However, last campaign was also a fine one for Toney, who maintained a 7.25 average rating that was largely upheld through his 20 league strikes.

The "remarkable" 27-year-old – in the words of his manager Thomas Frank – would pair this with 0.8 key passes per game too, as his heatmap saw him occupy the left wing arguably even more often than he would the penalty area, via Sofascore.

He too is clearly willing to drop in as Kane does with such success.

April 2022 even saw journalist Mark White fantasize about the potential of Arsenal securing his signature, suggesting his presence would have given the Gunners "world-class depth," whilst Bees writer Billy Grant has previously lauded the English frontman as a "monster."

However, it could now be their bitter rivals that instead swoop, putting aside his ban to secure the perfect heir to the irreplaceable Kane.

Tottenham Hotspur star Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is open to leaving Spurs this summer as La Liga giants Atletico Madrid open talks for him.

Who is leaving Tottenham?

Ange Postecoglou has already sealed the signings of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, playmaker James Maddison and the incoming winger Manor Solomon.

The trio follow Sweden international winger Dejan Kulusevski, who has signed permanently for Spurs following an 18-month loan spell from Juventus.

It's been reported that the Lilywhites are chasing a new centre-back as well, with links surrounding Tosin Adarabioyo of Fulham, Bayer Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba, Wolves' Max Kilman and Wolfsburg defender Micky van de Ven.

It could end up being a busy summer at Hotspur Way, but to make room for these new arrivals, certain squad members will inevitably have to make way.

Indeed, Hugo Lloris, Ivan Perisic, Davinson Sanchez, Ryan Sessegnon, Eric Dier, Ben Davies, Giovani Lo Celso, Sergio Reguilon and Tanguy Ndombele have all been tipped to potentially follow Harry Winks out the door.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, despite being a mainstay under a succession of Spurs managers over the last few seasons, is also a player who could very well depart this window.

The Dane is attracting interest from Atletico, with journalist Sami Mokbel of The Daily Mail sharing what he knows on Twitter.

Mokbel claims the Spanish side have opened talks over a deal for Hojbjerg, who in turn is "open" to leaving Tottenham as he eyes a fresh challenge.

"Atletico Madrid open talks with Tottenham over move for Pierre Emile-Hojberg," said Mokbel.

"Player fully open to opportunity to join La Liga club."

In his piece for The Mail, it is also claimed Spurs are unwilling to do business right now, but talks are certainly ongoing to make the move happen.

Hojbjerg is a personal transfer target for Atletico boss Diego Simeone, who has told his recruitment staff to actively explore a move for the 27-year-old.

What's been said about Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg?

The Denmark international has been praised by pundits and members of the press alike for his contribution at Spurs in the last 12 months.

Called "sensational" at times by members of the press, despite his "limitations", and former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson is in no denial over just how good Hojbjerg can be.

Speaking to Football Insider at the back end of last year, the former England shot-stopper said Hojbjerg was playing his best football under Antonio Conte at the time.

"I’ve been surprised by how much he has stepped up this year," said Robinson.

“I thought he was the one who would make way for Yves Bissouma. The club spent a lot of money on Bissouma. I think Hojbjerg recognised that and stepped up.

"He is playing to a level that we have never seen before. He is playing his best football in a Spurs shirt."

Conte, meanwhile, has previously called the former Southampton star "fantastic".

"Pierre, no one asked me about him, but I think in every game he is doing a fantastic job," said Conte.

“Every player is improving their level and for this reason Tottenham is going up and up."

Liverpool are one of the clubs monitoring Birmingham City prospect Trevan Sanusi, who is poised to leave this summer, according to a recent report from The Daily Mail.

What's the latest Liverpool transfer news?

Jurgen Klopp is clearly looking to build for the future, given some of the players that have been linked with a switch to Anfield, with 19-year-old Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia now considered a priority target, following recent talks.

With the manager also keen on signing a new centre-back, 21-year-old Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio has emerged as a target, and the Reds would have no issues paying his €45 (£39m) release clause this summer.

Young Torino defender Perr Schuurs is also admired by Klopp, with Liverpool set to return for a new offer soon, having had their opening bid of €30m (£26m) turned down, and they could be set to match the Italian club's €40m (£34m) asking price.

Two Liverpool players feature in the top 25 of the Golden Boy Index, which ranks European football's most promising young talents, with Harvey Elliott sitting in 14th and Stefan Bajcetic ranking 21st, and the Merseyside outfit are now keen to bring in another exciting prospect.

That is according to a report from The Daily Mail, which details that the Reds are keeping tabs on Birmingham's Sanusi, who is poised to leave St. Andrew's this summer, amid growing interest in his signature.

Scouts have made regular checks on the 16-year-old's progress, and Liverpool are now keen on snapping him up, but they face fierce competition from a number of the Premier League's top clubs.

Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are all keeping tabs on the youngster, who has already occasionally been training with the Birmingham first team, however he has not signed his scholarship contract.

The Magpies and the Reds have of course been linked with similar targets already this summer, with reports claiming the former liked what they saw of Dominik Szoboszlai while the latter fancied a move for Sandro Tonali, and it seems they could be about to go head to head with Manchester's finest along with Spurs.

The left-winger has already featured in Birmingham's match-day squad, being called up for their away trip to Blackpool last season, but he is yet to make an appearance for the first team.

Who is Trevan Sanusi?

The Birmingham starlet has managed to force his way into the U21s team, scoring the second goal in a 3-0 victory against Crewe Alexandra back in March, while he also netted a stoppage-time winner against Everton in December.

Birmingham boss John Eustace has hailed the forward as a "really exciting young attacking player", and he clearly has a lot of faith in him, given that he has already called him up to the first-team squad for a Championship match.

Considering the young prospect only turned 16 in April, he is likely to be some way off breaking into the Liverpool squad, however he is showing all the signs that he could go on to be a top player, if he continues his current trajectory.

Sanusi is rising through the ranks with England, making nine appearances for the Under 16s in international friendlies, weighing in with one goal and one assist, and it is exciting news that Liverpool are in the mix to secure his signature.

Arsenal are seemingly far from finished spending big this window, with another huge target having now emerged…

What's the latest on Aurelien Tchouameni to Arsenal?

Reports coming out of Spain are the latest to suggest that the Gunners are now bidding for another midfield general.

Despite slowly progressing over a £105m deal to sign Declan Rice, Mikel Arteta is wasting no time in securing the perfect man to partner the West Ham United captain.

It is noted that an astronomical €90m (£77m) bid has been lodged for Aurelien Tchouameni, although Real Madrid still view the French international as untouchable.

Such a mouth-watering fee though has caught the attention of Carlo Ancelotti, but it will likely take an even more sizable offer to tempt them to sell and him to leave the Spanish capital after just one year.

How good is Aurelien Tchouameni?

Whilst many might have assumed that the acquisition of Rice would inject some added defensive impetus into the engine room, it now could be argued that this fresh update suggests the England international will instead be relied on to create more than was first imagined.

That comes at a good time, considering he is coming off the back of a term where he notched six goal contributions and maintained one key pass per game in the Premier League for the Irons, via Sofascore.

Tchouameni boasts a plethora of starring qualities himself, but has earned particular fame for his work breaking up the play and setting away counterattacks.

If he was to be likened to anyone in world football, his calmness and ability to both dictate and break up play do draw comparisons with Manchester City's Rodri. FBref supplements this with his inclusion on the former AS Monaco star's 'similar players' list.

Arteta has not been afraid of mimicking Pep Guardiola's tactical ideals or personnel decisions in the past either, lending to this theory.

Last year the Spain international was instrumental in their treble-winning success, even scoring the winner in their Champions League final victory over Inter Milan. His presence at the base of their midfield was imperative in the control they exerted in almost every game they played.

Meanwhile, in the league he maintained an average rating of 7.32, buoyed by his 91% pass accuracy, 1.2 clearances and 1.9 tackles per game, via Sofascore. The foremost figure actually saw him rated as the ninth-best player in the whole division.

Although playtime has been hard to come by for Tchouameni in Madrid, he still has showcased the class which has led to a great deal of praise. Presenter Joe Flemons even noted: "A future Real Madrid midfield of Aurelién Tchouaméni & Eduardo Camavinga is a frightening prospect. Two sensational talents, already proving their worth at a top level and only getting better."

In La Liga, the 23-year-old would record a 7.13 average rating, also posting a 94% pass accuracy, 1.5 interceptions and 1.9 tackles per game all whilst only averaging 65 minutes per game, via Sofascore.

Despite being four years Rodri's junior, it could be argued that the World Cup finalist has already showcased a level that surpasses the 27-year-old, with room to grow exponentially.

Should Arteta tempt him to join his revolution, it could provide that finishing touch that truly takes them to a level where they can topple the unrelenting Citizens.

Manchester United are interested in making a move to sign teenage striker Adama Bojang this summer as Erik ten Hag aims to bolster his attacking options.

What’s the latest on Adama Bojang to Manchester United?

Fabrizio Romano took to Twitter to share an update on Man United’s interest in the 19-year-old, saying: “Manchester United are among clubs now showing interest in Gambia 2004 born talent Adama Bojang.

“Understand Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig are pushing to close deal for Bojang, considered a huge talent.”

Mason Mount is also being eyed by Ten Hag this summer, and despite United having a third bid turned down for the Chelsea star, it might not be long before a deal is agreed.

Could Adama Bojang replace Anthony Martial at Manchester United?

Strengthening United's attacking options should be a priority for the Dutchman ahead of next season, especially considering that only two teams in the top half of the table scored fewer goals than them during 2022/23, which arguably prevented them from making a sustained Premier League title challenge. The Red Devils scored 58 goals in total, 36 behind champions Manchester City.

Martial scored just six times in the league while only ranking sixth for shots per game (1.3) and second for big chances missed (eight) suggesting that he was hardly effective in front of goal.

He faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford and with just 12 months left on his £250k-per-week deal, Ten Hag may have to lose him for a knockdown fee this summer in order to get him off the wage budget, although much will depend on whether he can sign another top class forward.

Bojang isn’t exactly in the same league as targets such as Rasmus Hojlund and Victor Osimhen, yet he has been dubbed as the “Gambian Hurricane”, such is his ferocious playing style, as the pacy 6 foot 3 starlet can terrify opposition defences with his direct approach.

He plays for Gambian side Steve Biko FC although his most impressive displays have been saved for the international stage, scoring six times in just eight games for the Gambia U20 side – and showed his pedigree by netting a wonderful hat-trick against Sudan in the quarter-finals of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations.

He also scored twice in four matches during the U20 World Cup, further enhancing his growing reputation and was lauded as an “insane talent” by U23 scout Antonio Mango last month, suggesting that he may be an excellent signing for Ten Hag.

His talent suggests he could be a hit in England and if he settles in well, there is no reason why he can't surpass Martial at the Old Trafford side.