With the £73 million signings of Jadon Sancho, Manchester United has completed its first piece of summer transfer business.
The 21-year-old has been a target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side for the past year, and they have finally secured him.
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United's chances of fighting for the Premier League title next season will be boosted by this announcement, however, more acquisitions are likely to be necessary.
The focus is now anticipated to shift to central defense, where the team is in need of reinforcements.
The Red Devils are growing more confident in their ability to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane.
Varane has been a long-term United target, and he could be heading to Old Trafford this summer.
According to ESPN, the Premier League giants believe they have a good chance of landing a £43 million deal.
The 28-year-old defender's contract with Real Madrid expires next summer, and he is thought to have held negotiations with United.
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The Red Devils are trying to strengthen their central defense in this transfer window, and Varane is their top target.
United are reportedly considering a move for Leon Goretzka of Bayern Munich.
The 26-year-old joined the Bundesliga champions from Schalke in 2018, and his current deal expires in one year.
The Red Devils have supposedly made contact with Goretzka's agency, according to German tabloid Bild, in the hopes of a prospective transfer deal.
To recruit Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, United is ready to compete with Tottenham Hotspur.
Spurs are said to have made an offer for the Japanese defender, but Solskjaer's side are willing to compete for his services.
The Red Devils have contacted the Serie A club to express their interest in defensive reinforcements, according to CalcioAtalanta.
The report adds that this has gone no further than a 'simple phone call', but United are keeping a close eye on developments surrounding the 22-year-old.
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