A total of 5 players who are set to join Manchester United in the summer of 2023 will be discussed by Okezone. It is almost certain that Sheikh Jassim, a member of the Qatari royal family, will acquire a majority stake in Manchester United, prompting the Red Devils to become active in the summer 2023 transfer market.
The arrival of new players is expected to boost Manchester United’s performance in the 2023-2024 season. So, who are the players that Manchester United will bring in the summer of 2023?
Mason Mount is the first player to be purchased by Manchester United in the summer of 2023. According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United will spend £60 million or approximately IDR 1.14 trillion to land Mason Mount.
Mason Mount’s arrival will strengthen Manchester United’s midfield, particularly in the attacking midfielder position. Previously, Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes occupied this position.
Acquiring Victor Osimhen from Napoli requires a substantial amount of funds. This Nigerian-born striker is priced at €120 million or around IDR 1.96 trillion!
The price tag reflects the quality that Victor Osimhen brings. This season, while playing for Napoli, Victor Osimhen scored 31 goals in 39 matches. He is predicted to solve Manchester United’s problem of lacking a sharp striker in the 2022-2023 season.
If Victor Osimhen is deemed too expensive, Rasmus Hojlund could be an alternative. This Atalanta striker comes at a more affordable price, around €45 million, which is three times cheaper than Victor Osimhen.
At only 20 years old, Rasmus Hojlund can be seen as a long-term projection for the Red Devils. In the 2022-2023 season, alongside Atalanta, the Danish national team striker scored 16 goals and provided seven assists in 42 matches.
Manchester United is close to acquiring Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana. This Cameroonian goalkeeper previously worked under Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag during their time at Ajax Amsterdam.
Andre Onana’s arrival would likely pave the way for David de Gea to leave Old Trafford. It is rumored that the Spanish goalkeeper is attracting interest from several clubs in Saudi Arabia.
In addition to Rasmus Hojlund and Victor Osimhen, Manchester United’s management is also pursuing Goncalo Ramos. The striker who scored a hat-trick in the Round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup when Portugal defeated Switzerland 5-1 is an outstanding goal scorer.
With Benfica in the 2022-2023 season, Goncalo Ramos scored 27 goals in 47 matches across all competitions. In terms of mental maturity, Goncalo Ramos is predicted to be better than Hojlund but still below Osimhen.
Now, it is interesting to see when the transfers of the mentioned players will materialize. If they indeed join Manchester United, it will significantly strengthen the Red Devils’ squad for the upcoming season.
Rumors surrounding the transfer of Manchester United players continue to circulate in the English Premier League. It is reported that Manchester United is ready to trigger Goncalo Ramos’ release clause and retain Mason Greenwood.
Manchester United is indeed in dire need of a new striker, and they are prepared to activate the release clause of Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos.
Initially, Manchester United had an interest in Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) and Victor Osimhen (Napoli), but the asking prices for both players are beyond reason given Manchester United’s limited transfer budget.
This situation is undoubtedly influenced by the ongoing acquisition of Manchester United, which is yet to be finalized, leaving manager Erik Ten Hag unsure about the budget he will have for the summer of 2023.
Nevertheless, Benfica President Rui Costa still believes that Manchester United can trigger Goncalo Ramos‘ release clause, which is worth €80 million (IDR 1.3 trillion), considering their need for a new striker.
On the other hand, Manchester United is also preparing a Plan B to secure Atalanta’s striker, Rasmus Hojlund, although once again they are hindered by the high price of £70 million.
Manchester United’s interest in signing the young Danish striker has been confirmed by renowned Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
“Regarding their striker situation, there are two players that Manchester United is interested in. The first one is Rasmus Hojlund. I’ve always said it to you, they are interested in him,” said Fabrizio Romano.
Although the holiday season is not over yet, two Manchester United players have already returned to the team’s training center in Carrington. According to Manchester Evening News, Dean Henderson and Lisandro Martinez are the first players from the Red Devils to report back to training. Dean Henderson, who was loaned to Nottingham Forest last season, has been out of action since January due to a thigh injury. Henderson underwent surgery last month.
Due to his physical condition, Henderson is expected to miss part of the preseason. However, he is predicted to be fully fit by the time the 2023-2024 Premier League season resumes. This is the first time Henderson has reported to Erik Ten Hag since May 2022. At that time, Henderson did not train under Ten Hag as his loan move to Nottingham Forest was in its final stages. Alongside Henderson, Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez has also reported to Carrington.
Lisandro Martinez, who suffered a metatarsal fracture during the Europa League quarterfinal against Sevilla in April, is said to be in the final stages of recovery. The defender, who missed the team’s tour to China and Indonesia with the Argentine national team, is reportedly close to leaving the treatment room and resuming regular training. Henderson and Lisandro Martinez arrived at the team’s training center about a week earlier than other Manchester United players. It is reported that Manchester United will officially start their preseason training next week, preparing for a friendly match against Leeds United in Oslo, Norway, on July 12th.
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