Manchester United: Arsenal rival for Trippier deal & Chong’s impressive debut
Manchester United transfer news
In this article we will bring you all of today’s Manchester United transfer news. Make sure to check back to the site for more daily transfer updates throughout the summer.
Arsenal rival for Trippier deal
Manchester United are looking at signing competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka and were touted as possible suitors for Kieran Trippier.
However, today has seen Arsenal linked with a move for the Atletico Madrid and England right-back.
Arsenal are looking to offload Hector Bellerin who himself has been linked with a move to the Spanish capital club.
This could give the north London club an edge in the race for the former Spurs full-back.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 09: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Inter looking at Martial
Inter Milan are looking likely to sell Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea in the coming days and will therefore look to bring in a replacement for the Belgian forward.
Manchester United’s French international Anthony Martial has been touted as a possible option.
The Mirror claim that the player who Inter tried for in 2019 is yet again in their sights. Furthermore, United may be open to seeing him leave and earning back as much as they could from his purchase from Monaco.
United want to recoup most of the £50million they paid Monaco to sign Martial six years ago.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 30: Anthony Martial of Manchester United celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Watford FC at Old Trafford on March 30, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Chong’s impressive debut
Tahith Chong has now joined Birmingham on loan for the season and played his competitive debut in the Championship.
Playing in the left of a midfield three, Chong’s energy, defensive assuredness and forward thinking plays led him to earn a man of the match accolade.
⭐️ Man of the Match, @BCFC debutant Tahith Chong
Won 8/11 duels
7 tackles (5 more than any player)
5x possession gained
3 shotsBirmingham win 1-0 in their opening @SkyBetChamp game for a 3rd successive season pic.twitter.com/X7kwMcEnUj
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) August 7, 2021
Manager Lee Bowyer will be hoping Chong can continue to impress and those at United will be watching intently.
