Assistant Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy – I love his style of play and I want him to play in Manchester United jersey 

Assistant Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy – I love his style of play and I want him to play in Manchester United jersey 

The latest Manchester United transfer news and rumours as the club are reportedly pursuing a second Paris Saint-Germain player this summer alongside Manuel Ugarte

Assistant Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground

Ruud van Nistelrooy could be joined by another familiar face at Manchester United this summer

Manchester United have reportedly agreed personal terms with Manuel Ugarte and are now said to be pursuing another of the Paris-Saint Germain player’s teammates.

 

 

 

Talks are said to be taking with the French club over signing the defensive midfielder to partner Kobbie Mainoo in the middle of the park. Gabriel Heinze was the last player to move from Paris to Manchester for a fee – Edinson Cavani and Zlatan Ibrahimovic came on free transfers. But that could all be about to change.

 

Ugarte could become the first in two decades, pending an agreement with PSG. However, he may not be the last this summer.

 

Simons says?

L’Equipe claims United are pursuing Xavi Simons, who Ruud van Nistelrooy previously coached at PSV Eindhoven. That existing relationship could prove pivotal as Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig, where the Netherlands international spent last season on loan, are said to be the frontrunners.

 

The former are even said to have agreed personal terms with the player, per Sky Sports Germany. Simons is not expected to stay at PSG this summer and has previously received interest from the Premier League, with a £42 million offer rejected last summer. The Parisians now seemingly value the attacking midfielder at around £70m.

 

MEN says: “Van Nistelrooy may have to get on the phone pronto with Simons if United are to seal this signing. Bayern made their move earlier this month, and there is an attachment to Leipzig after enjoying a successful season there, so the club have their work cut out if they are to beat them both to the player. But Van Nistelrooy could just be United’s secret weapon.”

 

Rabiot reveals preference

Adrien Rabiot purportedly prefers United to Liverpool and is said to be closing in on completing a move to Old Trafford as a free agent. Reports in France state that his entourage are in talks with both clubs, but the player’s preference will surely triumph if United reciprocates the interest.

 

The France international officially left Juventus at the start of this month when his contract expired, and remains one of the top free agents still available this summer. United have been interested in the midfielder since his time at PSG, who he also left on a free.