​Manchester United are poised to make a marquee signing this summer, but the club is refusing to pay over the odds to land their targets, a stance that has seen them miss out on several midfield options. Earlier in the week, reports suggested United were “ready” to pursue Aurélien Tchouaméni, yet the French midfielder has now chosen to extend his contract with Real Madrid, shaping a different landscape for Erik ten Hag’s recruitment plans.
With budget options like Ederson and Andrey Santos already in the squad, United may redirect funds toward a high-profile attacker rather than chase additional midseason acquisitions. In the transfer chatter, Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola has emerged as a potential summer target, with his camp actively evaluating options ahead of the new campaign. While Liverpool are viewed as his strongest suitors, Manchester United remain in the mix, hoping to strengthen their left flank. Barcola, who is a France international, is weighing his options after slipping down the pecking order in Paris. He has only two years left on his contract.
PSG are reportedly prepared to hold fresh talks with Barcola upon his return from the World Cup. If he again rejects a renewal and reiterates his desire to leave, insiders believe the Ligue 1 giants will reluctantly consider sanctioning a sale. United, along with Manchester City and Chelsea, have been kept fully informed of developments as PSG navigates a difficult situation. Intermediaries claim that the Champions League winners could set a price around €150 million (£128 million) for the 23-year-old. Given how INEOS operates, the club may hesitate to break the British transfer record for Barcola, who, despite his considerable potential, is not a guaranteed starter at his current club.
Interestingly, there have been previous reports that United are monitoring PSG talent Ibrahim Mbaye as well, with the Senegal winger weighing his options in France for similar reasons. Mbaye is believed to be valued around €35 million (£30 million) this summer.
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