Sources: Man United close in on Malacia transfer

Manchester United stay assured of signing Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord regardless of a maintain up brought on by a problem surrounding the defender’s illustration, sources have advised ESPN.

United have agreed a £13 million price for 22-year-old left-back, matching a bid which had been made by Lyon.

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The deal hit issues after Malacia’s resolution to modify brokers however sources have advised ESPN the issue has now been resolved and the switch ought to be accomplished within the coming days.

Supervisor Erik ten Hag is hopeful of getting the Netherlands worldwide in his squad in time for the beginning of the preseason tour of Thailand and Australia on July 8.

Manchester United are assured of signing Tyrell Malacia. Picture by ANP by way of Getty Photographs

Sources have advised ESPN that United have additionally held optimistic talks with Ajax over a deal for Lisandro Martinez.

The 24-year-old, who can play in midfield or defence and can be wished by Arsenal, is valued at round £43m however Ajax have signalled they might be prepared to compromise over the price.

Arsenal have had two bids knocked again for Martinez giving United the chance to work in the direction of their very own settlement.

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Outdated Trafford bosses have additionally enquired about signing winger Antony however Ajax have to date caught to their valuation of £70m and United wouldn’t be all in favour of that value.

Sources have advised ESPN that United and Barcelona are nonetheless in discussions over the switch of midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

An preliminary price of £56m has been agreed however there are nonetheless various particulars to work via, together with the cost construction, performance-related add-ons of round £15m and private phrases.

United had hoped De Jong could be their first signing of the summer season however sources have advised ESPN it’s extra doubtless that Malacia is the primary new participant via the door underneath Ten Hag.

Ten Hag’s first sport as supervisor might be towards Liverpool in Bangkok on July 12.

Supply: espn.co.uk