Manchester United Transfer News: United agree on fee with Ajax to sign Matthijs de Ligt, Paul Pogba's departure from Old Trafford under process, and more, July 6, 2019

Hello and welcome to the Manchester United Transfer News round-up for 6th July 2019. We bring you the top transfer stories of the day involving Manchester United and here are our top five picks for today.

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#5 Manchester United agree fee with Ajax to sign Matthijs de Ligt

Manchester United have reportedly agreed a fee with Ajax for de Ligt.

The de Ligt saga refuses to be over. A couple of days ago we revealed in this segment that United had dropped further behind in the race to sign the Dutchman. However, European Football expert Julien Laurens has kicked up a storm by stating that United have already agreed a fee with Ajax for the services of the Dutchman. Agreement of personal terms is pending, with de Ligt not too keen to make the move to Old Trafford.

However, the failure of Juventus and Ajax to come to a conclusion regarding the transfer fee has enabled United to sneak in, claims Laurens. He says:

I think there’s a chance where Ajax will lose a little bit of patience and say ‘hang on a minute, PSG agreed, Manchester United agreed. In that case we stop talking to you and De Ligt can choose between the clubs that we actually have an agreement in place.

It’s not really in Ajax’s interest to waste a bit more time about De Ligt.

They want the money in, they want for him to go, he was great for them but now he’s decided that he wants to go.

They want that deal to happen, they won’t want to have to go back and forth in negotiations with Juventus or whoever else.

So they might well say ‘do you know what, we already have an agreement in place with some clubs, we’re going to only focus on them clubs and De Ligt would have to choose between those clubs because you’re wasting our time’.

With a personal deal already in place, Juventus are keen to lessen the transfer fee, so that they can use the extra money in other areas of the pitch, claims Laurens.

Maybe at some point the money will run out after some of the deals that they’ve done and the ones that they are hoping to make, like Mauro Icardi for example, like Paul Pogba as well.

Maybe they’re thinking ‘do you know what, we can try to lower that deal because De Ligt is clearly willing to come to us more than Paris, more than Barcelona for example, or whatever else’.

#4 Pogba's departure from United is under process, says Mino Raiola

Mino Raiola has started to flex his muscle again.

The Paul Pogba saga has taken another twist now. The Frenchman had previously stated his desire to leave United this summer. We revealed yesterday that Pogba had Solskjaer's permission to miss United's pre-season training and would directly join his club teammates in Australia for the pre-season. However, there appears to be a twist to that story now.

The Telegraph quotes the player's agent, Mino Raiola, who has confirmed that Pogba wants to leave United this summer. The superstar's agent had this to say:

Everyone within the club from the manager to the owner knows Paul's wishes.

Everyone knows the willingness of Paul to move on. We're in the process of that. Everyone knows what the feelings of Paul are.

Both Juventus and Real Madrid are interested in the services of the Frenchman, but United will be holding out for at least £150m for the player who rejoined them in 2016 as the costliest midfielder in the world.

Raiola was also asked if Pogba would join United's pre-season and he had this response:

I can't tell you anything. I live day by day.

#3 Inter Milan offer player plus cash deal for Matic

Matic is reportedly in Inter Milan's radar.

This is one transfer rumour that might surprise United fans. ESPN reports that Nemanja Matic wants to sit down with Solskjaer and gain assurances about his place in the team next season, because he has apparently learnt about Inter Milan's interest in his services.

The Serie A side are already pursuing United's Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku and negotiations have so far failed to draw up any conclusions. In midst of that, it is reported that Inter Milan also want to bring Matic to the Serie A and are willing to pay United a player plus cash for his services.

Matic joined the Red Devils in 2017 in a £40m deal and Inter Milan are now offering Belgian midfielder Radja Nainggolan and £10m for the Serbian. Matic endured a loss of form last season for United and even though he was heavily involved under Solskjaer, his lack of dynamism looked a liability in the Norwegian's ultra-fast tactics. Now it remains to be seen if Solskjaer sees Nainggolan as an upgrade and agrees to the deal.

#2 Kleberson gives verdict on Fred and Andreas Pereira

Kleberson has given his verdict on United's two Brazilian midfielders

Former Manchester United footballer Kleberson has given his verdict on countrymen Fred and Andreas Pereira. Kleberson joined United in 2003, tipped to become the replacement of Argentinean Juan Sebastian Veron. Unfortunately, the Brazilian failed to live up to the expectations, making just 20 appearances during his two year association with the club.

Kleberson, though, has offered his take on the two Brazilian midfielders currently in United's squad:

When you have players from different cultures and Brazil, they play more technical, more balls to feet in a fluid Brazilian style. When the team is not doing well, it’s tough because they may not be suited to the playing style. When Man United play two players in the middle, it can be difficult to not see much of the ball, and because of that Brazilian style, these players may struggle.

If the team is doing well and other players are improving, this will give Fred and Pereira the encouragement to come out and play more and we see their improvement in England.

The Brazilian also offered advice on how to get the best out of the duo:

It would be good to see them both get on the ball more and be more creative within a game.

They need to become more athletic, and aggressive and hungry to win the ball back. Players and fans from South America favour the technical and attacking side of the game a lot more.

#1 Newcastle want £50m for Sean Longstaff

Newcastle United want more than £50m for Longstaff.

Solskjaer's presence as the United boss has brought about a welcome change to the club's transfer business. No longer are the Red Devils looking for short term solutions, instead, United have targeted, young, hungry players who would form the backbone of the club in the near future. One of the players that the Norwegian saw perfect for his tactics is Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff and Solskjaer wanted to complete his signing before United flew off for their pre-season. That plan, though, seems to haveAndreas Pereira hit a roadblock.

Sky Sports reports that Manchester United are preparing a bid for the Newcastle midfielder, but also add that the Magpies do not want to sell the youngster and will demand more than £50m for the player.

Because Longstaff's contract run until 2022, Newcastle have the bargaining power in the deal. United have built a recent image of overpaying for their targets and almost every club have held the Red Devils ransom in the transfer business. Looks like Newcastle are aiming to do the same.