Man United Transfer News: Updates, Deals, and Rumors on August 3

Welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of Manchester United transfer activity on Monday, August 3. Keep track of the latest moves as Michael Carrick works to strengthen his squad ahead of the Red Devils' return to the Champions League.

Today's Key Headlines

• Manchester United eye surprising move for Myles Lewis-Skelly
• United appear to be out of the running for a £75m attacker

Latest Developments

The pursuit of Senegalese forward Iliman Ndiaye has stalled after Everton set a £75 million price tag that Manchester United seem unwilling to meet. This leaves Al-Hilal as the current favorite to sign Ndiaye, despite the player's preference to stay in Europe.

On a more positive note, a fresh midfield target has emerged. Manchester United are reportedly interested in Juventus' Teun Koopmeiners. The Dutch midfielder, who transferred from Atalanta BC to Juventus for £42.7 million in 2024, is also being courted by Aston Villa.

Koopmeiners struggled for playing time last season at Juventus, starting just 18 of his 33 Serie A matches. With Manuel Ugarte sidelined by a lengthy knee injury, United urgently need reinforcements in central midfield.

In addition, Manchester United have looked into Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly as an alternative to Newcastle's Lewis Hall. Valued around £38.5 million, Lewis-Skelly remains off-limits as Arsenal reportedly have no plans to sell the 19-year-old winger.

The interest in Francisco Conceicao at Juventus continues alongside the Koopmeiners talks. The Portuguese winger could be acquired for between £34 million and £42 million, presenting a more feasible option after the collapse of the Ndiaye deal.

Manchester United are also monitoring the situation around Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni. They await official word that Rodri’s arrival at the Bernabeu will free up the French midfielder for transfer.

People Mentioned

• Iliman Ndiaye
• Teun Koopmeiners

Teams Mentioned

• Manchester United