Though United have just snared a star player, two more in his position are still on Ratcliffe's mind for summer transfers

With Joshua Zirkzee already on board and more expected to follow, TT takes a look at how Man Utd could line up for the first game of the new season

Man Utd have officially confirmed the signing of Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna, while three trusted sources have provided telling updates on the club's pursuits of centre-back pair Leny Yoro and Jarrad Branthwaite

David Ornstein has confirmed a Man Utd transfer is hanging by a thread unless they pay over the odds, while Dan Ashworth has put a tempting six-year contract to an alternative who looks equally difficult to sign

Trusted reporter Ornstein has provided a significant double update on Man Utd's hunt for a new defender, with both De Ligt and Branthwaite in their sights

Sir Jim Ratcliffe was aware that United's latest bid would not be accepted, but that was all part of his plan

Man Utd have seen a bid for Lille centre-back Leny Yoro accepted despite the player only wanting to join Real Madrid, and TEAMtalk has learned what this means for the pursuit of Jarrad Branthwaite amid talk of a third bid coming

Man Utd have improved their offer for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and also made a bid for a PSG ace as part of a game-changing quadruple deal worth £165m

Man Utd will hold a meeting on Monday to determine whether to revive a major transfer that reports claim has collapsed, while Ratcliffe has been blamed for failing to get the deal over the line

Man Utd will be denied the chance to sign Everton ace Jarrad Branthwaite despite agreeing personal terms, and the moves both clubs now intend to make have been revealed

Everton are all set to offload a pair of England internationals and start their rebuild around a young defensive star who wants to stay at the club despite heavyweight interest

The 22-year-old narrowly missed out on a spot in England's Euro 2024 squad and he's only expected to improve as he gains experience, hence why he's a top target for Man Utd

In this feature, we've broken down all the centre-backs Liverpool have been linked with as they aim to bring in a long-term successor to Joel Matip in the summer transfer window

Guardiola will reportedly rub salt into Ten Hag's wounds by beating Man Utd to the signing of a classy 21 y/o star this summer

Man Utd have opened talks with Bayern Munich defender Matthijs De Ligt and the early indications are promising, while sources state the Dutchman could be one of two new additions at the back

United are ready to launch an improved offer for the star after an initial bid was knocked back; now Romano has revealed why Ratcliffe remains hopeful a deal WILL be done

The Red Devils saw an opening offer of £43m (including add-ons) laughed off by Everton who deemed it simply 'unacceptable' for a player of his quality and potential

Sources: Man Utd are ready to move on from a top target this summer and try and land a more affordable option, although that may still pose a problem for Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Manchester United are ready to return with another bid for their top defensive target as they prepare for a huge summer under minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

United are struggling to make a breakthrough in an Everton transfer, and could therefore begin chase for another Premier League star

United have been warned about paying over the odds for a top summer target with Ratcliffe ready to launch an increased bid for the star in the coming days

Man Utd intend to bid again for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and various sources have hinted at how Ratcliffe aims to secure a deal without overpaying

Man Utd will make a second bid for Everton's Branthwaite, though there's growing fears Arsenal will torpedo the move with a £50m transfer agreement of their own

Arsenal have contacted Everton over a £50m signing and striking an agreement could leave two Man Utd transfer plans in tatters

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Man Utd have started the bidding for a top target, though it will take several rounds of talks before an agreement can be reached

Exclusive: TEAMtalk can reveal how much Man Utd are willing to pay for Jarrad Branthwaite amid the colossal demands of Everton

Man Utd have agreed personal terms with a centre-back and how much he's due to earn has been revealed, while the Red Devils could make it a double amid their ongoing pursuits of other elite stars in the position

United are ready to strike after learning the Premier League side's valuation of the thriving centre-back

Ferdinand has revealed exactly why one man did not make the cut for Southgate, while naming a surprise player he believes can inspire England to glory

With Erik Ten Hag staying at United, which five players could help him play the style of football he wants to and get the club back competing for titles?

United are ready to make their move to sign the Sporting Lisbon star in the coming days - with a double £142m transfer raid seemingly edging closer for Ratcliffe

Centre-back is one of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's top priorities to address at United this summer and it appears that a move for a £75m Premier League star is drawing closer

A 1-0 loss to Iceland on Friday did nothing to back up England's status as Euro 2024 favourites as Carragher and Rooney named the two stars Southgate should have picked in his squad

Man Utd have thundered in with a significant bid to sign a centre-half also wanted by Real Madrid, while TEAMtalk can confirm how much it will take to seal a separate deal for Everton ace Branthwaite

Sources: Sir Jim Ratcliffe is still pushing to sign the Everton star but Sean Dyche certainly won't let him go on the cheap despite the financial mess his team is in

The Red Devils are in for a busy transfer window as they enter a new era under co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe - with the appointment of a new manager still possible

Manchester United will need to sign a new centre-back in the summer following Raphael Varane's departure, so here are all the potential targets of interest

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has no doubt that he'll be able to bring in the £140m-rated Premier League pair to instantly boost United's quality

Man Utd have hit a snag in their pursuit of a Premier League star and could enter talks for a Chelsea man instead, according to a report

Exclusive: Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to revamp one area of the Man Utd squad in particular and TEAMtalk can reveal his seven targets

The Eagles had a fantastic end to the season under new manager Oliver Glasner but reports suggest that the centre-back ready to take on a new challenge elsewhere

TT has taken an in-depth look at seven centre-backs who could be on the move this summer and the six clubs ready to try and sign them

Everton have reportedly told Man Utd there will no discount on their valuation of Branthwaite despite the Toffees already settling on his replacement

Man Utd are edging closer to the signing of an £80m-rated star as his current club has landed on a shock replacement, as per reports

It's common knowledge that Tottenham and Manchester United are in the market for a new centre-back but City could throw a spanner in the works over the Everton man

Man Utd are readying a £55m bid for Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and its chances of being accepted have been assessed, while a report has named two other positions the Red Devils are sure to make signings in

The Red Devil's co-owner has made signing a new centre-back his top priority for the summer as he aims to build a squad that can dominate the Premier League in the future