Nathan Woolgar reporting for ManchesterUnited.com
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Manchester United have sold their ex captain Harry Maguire, 31. The once most expensive defender re-joins his former side, Leicester City in a deal worth £6m.
Maguire joined United from the Foxes for £80m back in the summer of 2019.
Embed from Getty ImagesManchester United had a last minute bid rejected for Paris Saint Germain striker and World Cup finalist Randal Kolo-Muani, the offer was believed to be around £58.6 million and relied on Manchester City selling Erling Haaland to the French club, causing the move to break down.
Embed from Getty ImagesManchester United and Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, 32, has agreed to re-join Ajax when his contract expires at the end of the current season. The Dane has been at Old Trafford since the summer of 2022 and has scored six goals during his time at the club after arriving on a free from Brentford.
The Red Devil’s star boy Kobbie Mainoo has abandoned negotiations for a new deal after weeks of discussions. The youngster’s deal is set to run out in the summer of 2027.
Manchester United held an interest in England left back Ben Chilwell towards the end of the window but ultimately chose not to put a bid through for the Chelsea player.
Meanwhile, United’s record signing Paul Pogba has signed for Marseille. De Zerbi has taken advantage of the free agent who will be able to play again in March after his four year doping ban was reduced to 18 months.
