Man United transfer update

Manchester United could push past the £300m mark with new bids for Donnarumma and Baleba.

Man United set to spend £325m as Amorim targets two big signings

Manchester United are reportedly preparing offers for Gianluigi Donnarumma and Carlos Baleba ahead of the 1 September transfer deadline, according to Fichajes. Donnarumma could move from Paris Saint-Germain for about €50m with a year left on his contract, a situation that may lower the price. Baleba is linked with a €100m bid, but Brighton are not eager to sell and may demand more time or a higher fee. Together with a prior spree on Cunha, Mbeumo and Sesko, the club would push its summer total close to £325m.

Ruben Amorim is said to see Donnarumma as the priority to replace Onana in goal. The 26 year old keeper has a trophy rich career with PSG and could bring real experience to Old Trafford. Baleba is described as a rising midfield talent who played most of last season as a regular, missing just four league games. If these moves go ahead they would be a bold step in a plan to deliver immediate impact in a team that has seen a season of headlines rather than trophies.

These reports point to a strategic shift for a club that has resisted a purely star driven rebuild while chasing short term gains. If Amorim is right, Donnarumma would supply elite goalkeeping and leadership, while Baleba would bring pace and energy to midfield. The risk lies in paying top dollar for players whose long term fit is uncertain and in whether the rest of the squad can absorb expensive new arrivals.

Beyond the pitch, this spending reflects how clubs increasingly use transfer markets to shape public perception and raise expectations. Fans may respond with relief or backlash, and sponsors or investors could recalibrate their confidence depending on results and structure of the wage bill.

Highlights

The summer will show if bold bets translate into lasting momentum.