Matthijs de Ligt drops Manchester United transfer hint, Red Devils eyeing Tottenham star as Matic replacement, and more Manchester United transfer news - 7 June 2019

Hello and welcome to the daily Manchester United transfer round-up - your one-stop shop for all the latest Manchester United transfer news and rumours!

The Red Devils are expected to complete a flurry of transfer deals in this window, given their attempts to renovate their current roster. With Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ed Woodward tasked with the challenge of steering the club back to its former glory, this transfer window is set to be the most crucial one since Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down as the manager.

On that note, let's have a look at the top stories featuring Manchester United in the rumour mill today.

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Ryan Giggs backs Daniel James signing

Ryan Giggs has backed Manchester United's move to sign Daniel James from Swansea City

Manchester United are close to completing their first transfer this summer, having agreed to rope in Daniel James from Swansea City in an £18m deal including add-ons. The player is also rumoured to have undergone a medical at Old Trafford and will be announced as a Manchester United player any day now.

Solskjaer's move for the emphatic Welsh youngster has been backed by his former teammate and Wales gaffer Ryan Giggs. The 21-year-old will be working with the former Man United legend in the Euro 2020 qualifying round and is waiting to wrap up the deal before he can head to international duty.

Backing United's move for James, Giggs said,

"If it happens, United are getting an exciting player that I know Man United fans will get behind and enjoy watching him."

"It's fantastic for everyone - for Dan, for Manchester United and a good deal for Swansea City as well."

James scored his first goal for Wales in the qualifying game against Slovakia in March.

Solskjaer to preside over a mass exodus at Old Trafford

Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku are rumoured to quit Old Trafford

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has promised the Old Trafford faithful a lot of transfer activities at the club this summer, which includes both ins and outs. According to Manchester Evening News, the Norwegian tactician is set to preside over a massive clear-out as he looks to freshen up the roster.

Solskjaer has initially planned a 12-month tenure to get rid of all the deadwood as he starts rebuilding the squad.

United have already parted ways with Ander Herrera and Antonia Valencia earlier in May. They are ready to jettison Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez as well, with the former being linked with a move to Inter Milan.

Defenders Matteo Darmian and Marcos Rojo are also expected to quit, having failed to win a considerable number of game time during their stay at Old Trafford. Ashley Young and Nemanja Matic could also be axed as the rise of Axel Tuanzebe could force either of Chris Smalling or Phil Jones out of the club.

Barcelona weighing up a deal for Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford is on Ernesto Valverde's radar this summer

Barcelona are scouring the transfer market for a striker and have already earmarked a couple of prospects to satisfy their need. Antoine Griezmann is rumoured to be close to a move to the Nou Camp, while the Catalans are also interested in snatching Marcus Rashford from Manchester United's clutches.

According to Sport via The Metro, Ernesto Valverde views the English international as the perfect man to complete a trident alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. The Blaugrana are well aware that Rashford won't come cheap, with United expected to demand a fee in the region of £100m for their marksman.

Rashford's great pace and his young age are the two reasons why Valverde is keen to sign him, knowing that Luis Suarez is slowly edging past his prime at the age of 33.

However, the Catalans are confident that Bartomeu's good relationship with Woodward coupled with the Englishman's reluctance to sign a new deal could help them in securing his services.

Manchester United eyeing Eric Dier to replace Nemanja Matic

Eric Dier is on Manchester United's radar

Manchester United are set to undergo a massive overhaul, with a number of players rumoured to embrace the exit door at Old Trafford. Nemanja Matic is said to be one of the players expected to leave and the Red Devils already have a replacement in their sights.

According to The Times via The Metro, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is planning to raid Tottenham Hotspur for their anchorman Eric Dier. The Norwegian views the English midfield general as the perfect man to fill in the boots of the Serbian.

United are also looking at West Ham's Declan Rice, albeit the English youngster has shown no signs of wanting to leave the club. The Red Devils are also monitoring Newcastle's Sean Longstaff, although he appears to be more of an option for the future rather than someone who can slot in immediately.

The Matthijs de Ligt transfer saga

Matthijs de Ligt transfer saga is dragging on and on

The footballing fraternity will have to wait more for a couple of days to know where Matthijs de Ligt ends up this summer. The Dutch defender is the hottest young property in Europe at the moment and is being chased by the likes of Manchester United, Barcelona, Liverpool and Paris Saint Germain.

De Ligt was rumoured to be close to an Old Trafford switch and his recent social media activities have sent the Man United supporters into a frenzy yet again. The 19-year-old recently liked Diogo Dalot's Instagram post wherein the Portuguese appeared to be celebrating his one-year anniversary at the club.

The Ajax skipper resorted to a similar activity last month when he liked Rio Ferdinand's post commemorating United's 2008 Champions League victory. However, de Ligt recently also confirmed that he is yet to decide on his future.

When asked about his future following The Netherlands' semi-final victory over England, he said,

"Obviously the Premier League is a great competition, but I haven’t made up my mind yet,"

"I’m still looking at what to do. For me, the most important thing is to play. I think today showed what experience can do. Now I’m focusing on the next game against Portugal, that’s the most important thing."