Man Utd transfer news
The Red Devils are still on a high after their memorable 3-2 victory over Villa on Boxing Day, as Erik ten Hag‘s side came from 2-0 down to seal a vital three points at Old Trafford. It was a huge win for everyone involved, not least the manager, and the key now is for United to kick on and ensure that this wasn’t just another false dawn.
Next month will afford them the chance to do some January business, with a sprinkling of quality added to the squad something that could greatly enhance their hopes of securing a top-four finish in the Premier League.
A recent report has claimed that United are interested in signing Benfica star Joao Neves, although they may need to pay over £100m for the highly-rated 19-year-old midfielder’s services. Meanwhile, VfB Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy is another player who has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, having enjoyed a stunning season to date, scoring 17 goals in 14 Bundesliga appearances in 2023/24.
There could be certain players who head the other way, however, leaving United midway through the season, whether that be permanently or on a temporary basis. A new update has now emerged regarding one such figure.
Hannibal Mejbri could leave Man Utd in January
Taking to X, Romano provided an update on Hannibal Mejbri’s Manchester United future, saying he is free to leave on a loan move in the January window with three teams interested.
“EXCL: Hannibal Mejbri, not going to AFCON as he can leave Man Utd to go on loan in January. Understand 3 clubs want to sign him – they all want him available in Jan/Feb. Sevilla, Olympique Lyon, Freiburg. Meanwhile, talks to extend his #MUFC deal are underway.”
This is an update that should be viewed as a positive by United fans, with Mejbri someone who could benefit so much from heading off elsewhere between now and the end of the season, in order to gain more invaluable first-team experience.
Man Utd’s “phenomenal” player may now depart in January.
On Boxing Day, he played in the 3-2 victory over Aston Villa.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano provided an update, stating that a “phenomenal” Manchester United player who played against Aston Villa may now be allowed to leave the team during the January transfer window.
News of Man Utd’s transfer
After their thrilling 3-2 triumph over Villa on Boxing Day, where Erik ten Hag’s team overcame a 2-0 deficit to earn a crucial three points at Old Trafford, the Red Devils are still riding high. Everyone who was involved—including the manager—saw this as a huge victory, and now it’s up to United to keep pushing and make sure this wasn’t just another false dawn.
They will have the opportunity to conduct some January business next month, and with some quality additions to the team, their chances of finishing in the top four of the Premier League may be considerably increased.
According to a recent report, United is interested in signing Joao Neves, a highly-rated 19-year-old midfield player from Benfica, but they may have to pay more than £100 million for his services. Serhou Guirassy, a striker for VfB Stuttgart, has also been linked to a move to Old Trafford. Guirassy has had an incredible season so far, tallying 17 goals in 14 Bundesliga games in 2023–2024.
Nonetheless, there may be some players who decide to leave United in the middle of the season, either permanently or temporarily. A recent update has surfaced concerning one of these figures.
Man United’s Hannibal Mejbri may depart in January.
Regarding Hannibal Mejbri’s future at Manchester United, Romano gave an update on X, stating that three teams are interested in signing him on a loan during the January transfer window.
“EXCL: Hannibal Mejbri will not be attending the AFCON because he can leave Manchester United in January to go on loan. Recognize that three teams want to sign him and that they all want him free in January or February. Freiburg, Olympia Lyon, and Sevilla. Negotiations to extend his #MUFC contract are currently in progress.
Fans of United should be happy about this development, as Mejbri would greatly benefit from leaving to play for another team between now and the end of the season in order to get more priceless first-team experience.
