Gossip on Man Utd Transfers: Rejection of the Martial Contract Update and Arsenal Loan Offer

Manchester United still has to pull the trigger and act on the transfer market.

Many supposed – particularly defensive – targets have been pulled off the market for one reason or another,

The Red Devils quickly postponed Arsenal 's surprise loan offer for one of their defenders as they insisted they avoid bolstering their Premier League rivals.

Anthony Martial's new contract is also under development, but the most important is the one that is not on the field, where the club would prioritize the appointment of a football director to try to resolve the problems. recent problems in the transfer market.

This is our latest summary of rumors circulating as United continues to work on its January activities.

Last martial contract

Anthony Martial wants to sign a new contract with Manchester United, now that Jose Mourinho has left the club.

French striker Martial suspended negotiations on an extension of his current contract earlier in the season because of the tough relations he had with Mourinho.

He felt that Mourinho was not giving him a fair chance to win a spot in the first team, while the duo was arguing several times.

Among these, there is the one where Martial left the manager by moving away from United's preparation tour to the United States to attend the birth of his child and not returning to the club anymore. ;one week.

Man Utd gives priority to a football director

Manchester United wants to hire a football manager before starting to look for a new manager this summer, according to The Independent.

The former boss, Jose Mourinho, was not willing to work as part of this facility, but the Red Devils are now desperate to strengthen their oversight department in order to address their recent failures in the marketplace. transfers.

United would apparently be a big fan of RB Leipzig's Paul Mitchell, while club legend Edwin van der Sar was also linked to a return to Old Trafford.

It is expected that the club will seek to fill the position before finding a new long-term boss.

Man Utd rejects the offer of Arsenal loan

Manchester United has rejected Eric Bailly's bid for Arsenal, according to the Mail.

The newspaper says the cash-strapped gunners have asked the central defender to strengthen their defense until they can sign permanent signatures in the summer transfer window.

But United did not intend to send a player on loan to a rival of the Premier League and immediately postponed his attempts.