Five transfers Man United can complete this week after deal agreed with World Cup star

Manchester United are close to making their next moves in the transfer market

Manchester United are close to making further inroads in the transfer market - and some deals could be completed this week. It's a crucial summer for United as they look to build on the progress made under Michael Carrick over the second half of last season.

With Champions League football a welcome addition to the schedule, Carrick needs a stronger, deeper squad than the one he ended last season with. United also need to move players on, either permanently or on loan.

They have already strengthened their spine with the arrivals of Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa but at least one more midfielder is set to follow.

Clubs are also in a rush to get their finances in check before July concludes to meet financial fair play regulations. Here's a rundown of the moves that could potentially go through this week…

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Manu Kone

United are believed to have agreed personal terms with the Roma star, who is valued at around £50million. Corriere dello Sport reported over the weekend that United still hadn't made a concrete offer and are 'moving slowly' over the signing.

That is said to be frustrating for Roma, who are eager for the deal to go through this month to avoid copping a hefty fine from UEFA. They have a settlement agreement with the governing body to ensure their losses do not exceed £51.25m but have until July 31 to prove they have stayed within financial limits. Therefore, they will be pressing for a deal to go through in a matter of days.

Radek Vitek

Having impressed on loan at Bristol City last season, the Czech keeper will be on the move again this summer. With a route to the United first-choice looking blocked following the arrival of Karl Darlow as chief back-up to Senne Lammens, Vitek could leave permanently.

A return to the Championship is on the cards, with Middlesbrough among the clubs to hold an interest in the 22-year-old. With the start of the Championship season less than three weeks away, they may want to get a deal over the line sooner rather than later.

Joshua Zirkzee

The Dutch striker appears to have little future at Old Trafford. It's evident Carrick isn't keen on the 25-year-old, although United can probably forget about recouping the £36.5m they paid for Bologna in 2024. A return to Italy is likely, with Juventus reportedly interested.

Altay Bayindir

Another player with no future at the club, Bayindir has been granted extra post-World Cup leave to complete his departure. The Turkey keeper, who didn't play at the World Cup, has been linked with a return to his homeland with Besiktas.

Bayindir has not played for United since his error in the 3-1 defeat at Brentford in September. The team lost seven of the 17 games he started, conceding 31 goals.

Marcus Rashford

It would be a surprise if the seemingly never-ending Rashford saga concludes this week, but don't completely rule it out. The forward's career is in limbo after Barcelona declined to convert his loan into a permanent deal.

United are eager to get him off the wage bill, but are reluctant to sell to a direct rival. As it stands, Rashford will join up with the United squad in August, unless another club decides to take the plunge on the enigmatic forward before then.

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