{"id":48482,"date":"2026-06-09T23:53:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T03:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/manchester-united-preparing-bid-for-70m-star\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T23:53:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T03:53:40","slug":"manchester-united-preparing-bid-for-70m-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/manchester-united-preparing-bid-for-70m-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United preparing bid for \u00a370m star"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/manchester-united-preparing-bid-for-70m-star\/#Man_United_to_make_offer_to_sign_Premier_League_star_this_summer\" >Man United to make offer to sign Premier League star this summer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/manchester-united-preparing-bid-for-70m-star\/#Why_Romero_will_be_the_next_United_captain_after_Fernandes\" >Why Romero will be the next United captain after Fernandes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/manchester-united-preparing-bid-for-70m-star\/#Much_better_than_Ederson_75m_midfielder_really_wants_to_join_Man_United\" >Much better than Ederson: \u00a375m midfielder really wants to join Man United<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Manchester United&#8217;s rise to prominence under Michael Carrick in recent months has been nothing short of astonishing, but next season will be the one in which the 44-year-old will be judged the most.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>He has signed a two-year deal at Old Trafford after an impressive temporary spell and will hope he can lead the Red Devils to Premier League glory once again.<\/p>\n<p>Carrick will take charge of the club&#8217;s return to the Champions League, but the real focus will be on the club&#8217;s place in England&#8217;s top flight.<\/p>\n<p>    Despite his immediate influence at the Theater of Dreams, the new boss will undoubtedly need reinforcements to aid his quest for success over the summer period.<\/p>\n<p>A number of players have already been named to the shortlist, with a number of potential additions likely to be added when the tournament opens next Monday.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"man-utd-to-make-offer-to-land-premier-league-star-this-summer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Man_United_to_make_offer_to_sign_Premier_League_star_this_summer\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Man United to make offer to sign Premier League star this summer<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Various areas of Manchester United&#8217;s senior ranks are set to strengthen over the summer, but none more so than their central midfield department.<\/p>\n<p>Ederson has already reached a full agreement to move to Old Trafford, but West Ham United star Matheus Fernandes has emerged as another transfer target.<\/p>\n<p>    It has been reported in recent days that the Red Devils are already in talks with the player&#8217;s agent, but the \u00a385 million asking price could be a sticking point.<\/p>\n<p>Other areas of the pitch are also currently being considered, with Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian Romero also potentially joining Carrick&#8217;s team.<\/p>\n<p>United are said to be very keen on signing the Argentine defender and are preparing to make an offer, according to journalist Gaston Eddur.<\/p>\n<p>It is also reported that Roberto De Zerbi&#8217;s side could demand up to \u00a370m to sell the 28-year-old, who played in 23 league games last season.<\/p>\n<p>The player has said he wants to leave the north London side this term, but it is unclear whether he will accept a move to Manchester amid growing interest from Italy and Spain.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-romero-would-be-united-rsquo-s-next-captain-after-fernandes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Romero_will_be_the_next_United_captain_after_Fernandes\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Romero will be the next United captain after Fernandes<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With United struggling in the Premier League in recent seasons, there have been calls for a leader to step into the bat, and Bruno Fernandes has done just that on a number of occasions.<\/p>\n<p>    The Portugal international has been wearing the armband in recent months and his performances on the pitch have certainly highlighted how he leads by example.<\/p>\n<p>This season he has provided a division-breaking 21 assists in the Premier League and has undoubtedly played a huge role in the club&#8217;s bid to qualify for the Champions League.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Manchester United &#8211; PL 25\/26 assists<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>player<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>assist<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Bruno Fernandes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>twenty one<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>patrick dorug<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Amad Diallo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Diogo Dalot<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Brian Mbeumo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Casemiro<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Matheus Cunha<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>harry maguire<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Coby Mainu<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>The 31-year-old has certainly developed into one of the Red Devils&#8217; greatest attacking talents in history, but it remains to be seen how long he will remain at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>He was the subject of an eye-watering \u00a3200m offer from Saudi Arabia last summer and the club need to find a long-term solution to the current situation.<\/p>\n<p>    Bruno&#8217;s role as captain would leave room for another player at Old Trafford if he were to leave, but Romero would be a perfect fit for the role if he completes his own transfer.<\/p>\n<p>The Argentine has worn the armband for Spurs in recent years, but has often been questioned due to his reckless style of play and poor discipline in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>But United fans need only think back to the days of Roy Keane. The Irishman was undoubtedly a top-level talent and leader, but he was often involved in strange hot-tempered situations.<\/p>\n<p>Romero&#8217;s statistics in his recent campaign in north London highlight his talent, and fans will have to keep an eye on his recent disciplinary record.<\/p>\n<p>The centre-back was able to win an astonishing 7.5 out of 90 ground games this season, and has since ranked in the top 1% of all players in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>    These stats, along with his 2.8 tackles and 3.5 aerial duels won in 90 games, demonstrate his incredible defensive ability, something Carrick is definitely coveting.<\/p>\n<p>Spending \u00a370m on Romero is a huge investment for INEOS this summer, but it&#8217;s a deal that could give the team the talent they need in the backline.<\/p>\n<p>His leadership qualities will prove crucial in the Red Devils&#8217; pursuit of success, while also providing the necessary options to take up the armband should Bruno leave.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"way-better-than-ederson-carlos-baleba-now-wants-to-join-man-utd\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Much_better_than_Ederson_75m_midfielder_really_wants_to_join_Man_United\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tMuch better than Ederson: \u00a375m midfielder really wants to join Man United<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Manchester United could sign another top-flight talent on a big-money contract this summer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United&#8217;s rise to prominence under Michael Carrick in recent months has been nothing short of astonishing, but next season will be the one in which the 44-year-old will be judged the most. 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