Manchester United FC

Joshua Zirkzee has a release clause of €40m (£33m) but sources in Italy have said #mufc could spend up to £13m in commission to secure a deal. Making the deal rise upto £46m in total. [@samuelluckhurst]

| It is thought that there are two key factors behind the move. Following INEOS’s arrival, the priority has been placed on the performance of the first team at #mufc and the figure expected to be saved by the forthcoming cost-cutting is thought to run into the tens of millions – with that cash to instead be invested in Erik ten Hag’s playing squad. Compliance with the Premier League’s controversial Profit and Sustainability (PSR) rules is also understood to have played a part. [@MikeKeegan_DM]

#mufc are set to make almost a quarter of its workforce redundant. At a series of meetings early today, staff were given the bombshell news that up to 250 of the club’s 1,100 employees will be losing their jobs. [@MikeKeegan_DM]

Initial talks between Manchester United and Bayern Munich about Matthijs de Ligt are framed around a £34m package. #MUFC [@JacobsBen]

🚨 | #mufc are working to appoint Christopher Vivell on an initial short-term basis to help with the summer transfer window. He will lend expertise around talent ID and player recruitment. [@David_Ornstein]

OFFICIAL: Dan Ashworth signs as new Man United sporting director from Newcastle. “Newcastle and Manchester United have reached an agreement for the immediate release of Dan Ashworth”. “The terms of this agreement remain confidential between the clubs”.

Matthijs de Ligt has received a contract proposal from Manchester United to sign for 5 years. An agreement between De Ligt’s entourage and United is expected very soon. Erik ten Hag and De Ligt have already held multiple phone calls. #MUFC [@MikeVerweij]

Manchester United have agreed a deal with Newcastle United to appoint Dan Ashworth as their sporting director! He is expected to start working immediately. #MUFC [@David_Ornstein]

Manchester United are seriously considering a move to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich. He is viewed as an increasingly viable candidate as United’s efforts to strengthen their back line intensify. [@David_Ornstein] #MUFC

René Hake confirms he’s set to sign for Manchester United as new assistant coach. [@FabrizioRomano] #MUFC

Manchester United and PSG have been in touch again in the recent hours for Manuel Ugarte. He’d be open to joining United even without Champions League. [@FabrizioRomano] #MUFC

Benni McCarthy will leave his position as a first-team coach at Manchester United when his two-year contract expires at the end of this month. [@AndyMitten] #MUFC

Erik ten Hag's new deal at Manchester United is "all set". The agreement is almost done and set to be sealed between all parties. [@FabrizioRomano] #MUFC

Marseille are keen to recruit Mason Greenwood and they have held positive dialogue with the 22-year-old forward, who is believed to favour a Marseille over other options at this stage.[@David_Ornstein]

Manchester United will play Manchester City in the Community Shield at 3pm on Saturday 10th August. #MUFC

Manchester United have made an offer to PSG for Manuel Ugarte, which has been rejected. [@Tanziloic] #MUFC

🚨🔴 Man United, seriously considering to bring in also new midfielder — almost sure in case Casemiro leaves. Understand Mexico captain Edson Álvarez, who worked with Ten Hag at Ajax, is one of the options discussed internally, appreciated by ten Hag. It’s difficult deal, as West Ham considers him as key player. [@FabrizioRomano]

🚨 EXCL: Jean-Clair Todibo deal for Man United is currently off and highly unlikely due to UEFA rules. Talks were advanced with all parties keen for months but Nice and Man Utd with same ownership playing same European competition next season means no green light. [@FabrizioRomano]