Manchester United Transfer News Roundup: Red Devils in talks for French ace, Casemiro to leave in 2025, and more - September 6, 2024

Manchester United are enduring a mini-crisis following a disastrous start to the new season. Erik ten Hag's team have lost three of their first four games across competitions this season.

Meanwhile, the Red Devils are locked in talks with a French midfielder regarding a move in the coming days. Elsewhere, Casemiro could leave Old Trafford next year.

On that note, let's take a look at the major Manchester United transfer stories from September 6, 2024.

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Manchester United in talks for Adrien Rabiot

Adrien Rabiot

Manchester United have initiated contact with Adrien Rabiot's entourage to discuss a move this year, according to TEAMtalk. The French midfielder is a free agent at the moment following the expiry of his contract with Juventus.

Rabiot is an established figure in the European football circuit, but has struggled to find a new home this summer. The Red Devils are apparently willing to bring him to Old Trafford in the coming days.

The Premier League giants have looked lost in the middle of the park in the new season, with Casemiro feeling his age. Manchester United invested heavily in Manuel Ugarte this summer, but remain open to another addition to their roster.

It has previously been reported that Rabiot wants a three-year contract worth €10m per year. The 29-year-old's experience and abilities could also help get the best out of Kobbie Mainoo.

Casemiro to leave in 2025, says Fabrizio Romano

Casemiro is unlikely to stay at Old Trafford for much longer

Casemiro is likely to part ways with Manchester United next year, according to acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Brazilian midfielder has shown signs of regression of late and was heavily linked with an exit from Old Trafford this summer.

Casemiro apparently has admirers at Galatasaray as well, with the transfer window open in Turkey until September 13. With Manuel Ugarte already in their kitty, it has been suggested that the Red Devils remain keen to remove the Brazilian's exorbitant wages from their books.

However, in his column for Caught Offside, Romano stated that the Premier League giants want Casemiro to stay for now.

“It’s not a secret that Man United were open to selling Casemiro this summer, but there was never a concrete proposal on the table to help make a deal happen. Now, we’ve had rumours about Galatasaray and Casemiro because the Turkish market is still open and Galatasaray are always very active," said Romano.

He continued:

"What I’m told is that in this moment, the clear message is that Casemiro is going nowhere, because Manchester United already sold Scott McTominay and have no intention to lose one more midfielder. The expectation I have is for Casemiro is to leave Manchester United in 2025, and we will see if it’s going to be January or in the summer. It will depend on opportunities.”

Casemiro's contract with Manchester United expires in 2026.

Antony not in talks to join Fenerbahce, says Fabrizio Romano

Antony is not in talks to leave Old Trafford

Antony is unlikely to join Fenerbahce this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Brazilian forward has been a disappointment since arriving at Manchester United from Ajax in 2022.

Antony is no longer a first team regular under Erik ten Hag, and was expected to leave this summer. A transfer failed to materialize, but the 24-year-old has recently been linked with a move to Turkey to join Fenerbahce.

However, in his column for Caught Offside, Romano insisted that Antony is staying at Old Trafford for now.

“The other rumour was about Antony and Spanish clubs. I can tell you, in the final days of the summer transfer window, Real Betis tried to explore a move but both United and the player were not convinced about this possibility," wrote Romano.

He continued:

“So, nothing happened with Real Betis, and the rumours linking Fenerbahçe because Jose Mourinho is looking for a winger is not happening. This is a very clear statement from people close to the player.”

Antony has clocked just one minute of first team action this season for the Red Devils.