Bayer Leverkusen managing director Simon Rolfes has suggested that he expects a decision on Granit Xhaka’s future at the club to be made soon amid reported transfer interest from Sunderland.

The 30-year-old French midfielder, who enjoyed one of the finest seasons of his career last year, has emerged as a potential solution to the growing need for leadership and control in United’s midfield.

Manchester United have now opened talks with the agent of a "real leader", who would be keen on a move to Old Trafford this summer, according to a report. Despite admitting it was always going to be "tough" to join Man United mid-way through the 2024-25 campaign,

Manchester United are reportedly looking to make a surprise move to sign France international Corentin Tolisso from Lyon, contacting the midfielder's entourage as they look to strengthen their squad this summer.

Brentford ace Bryan Mbeumo and Lyon star Corentin Tolisso have had developments unfold around them in the latest Man United transfer news and rumours.