Mark Douglas

1 day ago | inews.co.uk | Mark Douglas

One small anecdote sums up perfectly the scale of Manchester United‘s transfer missteps over recent years. When the Red Devils were in the market for a goalkeeper in 2023, having decided to dispense with the services of David de Gea, they were invited and encouraged to bid for his compatriot David Raya. The data suggested it was the right move and Brentford were open to creative ways of structuring a deal for a player in the final year of his contract. Raya was open to it and an offer was awaited.

3 days ago | inews.co.uk | Mark Douglas

Manchester United will need to match the £62.5m they have spent on Matheus Cunha if they are to strike a swift deal for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo. The in-demand Cameroon forward, who scored 20 goals for Brentford last season, wants to move to United, who have identified him as a priority target. But hopes of clinching a swift deal for Mbeumo will depend on United meeting Brentford’s asking price – which is “in excess” of £55m.

3 days ago | inews.co.uk | Mark Douglas

Newcastle United may be forced to loan out Odysseas Vlachodimos this summer rather than selling him as they consider a shake-up of their goalkeeper department amid ongoing interest in Burnley’s James Trafford. It is set to be a busy summer at St James’ Park, and while a new centre-back and right-sided forward are the club’s priorities, Newcastle also want to address their goalkeeper situation.

4 days ago | msn.com | Mark Douglas

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4 days ago | inews.co.uk | Mark Douglas

Bournemouth are braced for a first official bid from Liverpool for left-back Milos Kerkez as early as this week, with the Hungary international keen to make the move. Liverpool look set to spend close to £200m this summer on a major strengthening of the squad that won the Premier League and remain locked in talks for Germany international Florian Wirtz after an initial bid was rejected.