Tuesday 15 May 2018 08:23, UK
Manchester United near a summer deal for a new defender, as we round-up the latest rumours on Tuesday, May 15.
Manchester United are in talks to sign 16-year-old Nottingham Forest left-back Matthew Bondswell, according to the Daily Mail.
Southampton are also reportedly interested in the England youth international, with Forest so far failing to agree terms on a professional deal.
United have also reportedly been following Forest's young winger Alex Mighten.
A report in The Sun suggests United are set to trigger Napoli right-back Elseid Hysaj's £44m release clause.
The 24-year-old has impressed as Napoli pushed for the Serie A title this season, with manager Maurizio Sarri and Napoli president Aurelio Di Laurentiis reportedly arguing over the defender's low release clause.
Manchester United are nearing a deal to sign Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred, according to The Daily Star.
With Michael Carrick retiring and Marouane Fellaini out of contract this summer, United are reportedly looking to hijack Manchester City's deal for the 25-year-old Brazilian.
Jose Mourinho is considering promoting Kieran McKenna, Manchester United's U18 coach, to his senior backroom staff as a result of the impending departure of Rui Faria, according to The Times.
