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As Arsenal ‘enter competition’ for £34 million midfielder, Manchester United ‘preparing’ new deal for breakout star

Football — 02/09/2024

This weekend, Manchester United return to Premier League road action with a challenging trip to Aston Villa. If Erik ten Hag can secure a fourth win of the season on Sunday, they would draw level with their top-four competitors; however, ten Hag has only managed three consecutive wins in all competitions.

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Later this month, the Premier League is anticipated to confirm Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s involvement in the club. This will give the INEOS boss and his staff plenty of time to prepare for a busy summer at Old Trafford. Although that is happening, ManchesterWorld has compiled a selection of the most recent United news stories.

Manchester United in talks with Kobbie Mainoo over new bumper contract

Latest Mainoo contractA new deal could be on the horizon for United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who is having a breakout season. A new agreement is reportedly in the works, with the expectation of finalization this year, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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Even though he only debuted in the Premier League against Everton in November, Mainoo has started eight of United’s ten league games since then, solidifying his position as a midfield rock. Not only that, but the 18-year-old has scored twice this year, including the game-winning goal in Wolves’ late minute. United have the option to extend Mainoo’s current contract by one more year, bringing the total number of years till 2027 to 30. Romano maintains that conversations are continuing and that a resolution is probable, but there is no immediate need to restrain the adolescent.

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A rivalry between Thuram

Khephren Thuram, a midfielder for OGC Nice, has been linked with a number of clubs, including Arsenal. Along with Manchester United and Juventus of Serie A, the Gunners are named by Tuttomercato.Thuram, who has been attracting interest from elite European teams, will enter the last year of his contract with Nice this summer. According to recent reports, United would look to replicate their £60 million acquisition of Mason Mount by targeting players in similar positions.

United may hope that their ties to Nice, established through the arrival of Ratcliffe, who also owns the French club, will give them an edge in a possible €40 million (£34 million) summer transfer for Thuram.