Manchester United news: The Red Devils defender Eric Bailly will discuss personal terms with Ligue 1 club Marseille this week.
Bailly joined the Manchester-based club from Villareal in the summer window of 2016. He has played 70 league games for the club so far, scoring one goal.
The Ivory Coast international has helped the Red Devils win one FA Cup and one FA Community Shield. He was also part of the UEFA Europa League Team of the Season 2017-18.
However, he has struggled with his game time in the last few seasons, starting just three games in the league last term. The arrival of Lisandro Martinez earlier this transfer window has pushed him further down the pecking order. He is expected to move away from Old Trafford before the deadline day.
Manchester United news: Eric Bailly’s to decide his future this week
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According to reputed transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Eric Bailly’s deal to join Marseille will be decided this week.
The Manchester club have already accepted the Ligue 1 club’s offer to sign Bailly on loan with an obligation to buy him next summer. The Ivory Coast international is currently discussing personal terms with the French player.
Marseille have enjoyed an excellent transfer window under the leadership of manager Igor Tudor. They have already signed 13 new players this window, including Alexis Sanchez and Cengiz Under.
Bailly’s arrival will be another massive coup for them as they look to challenge for the Ligue 1 title this season.
The Red Devils are in talks to sign Antony
In another report, Fabrizio Romano claimed that the Red Devils are in contact with Antony’s agent to sign him this transfer window.
They are willing to spend a transfer fee of close to €80 million to sign the 22-year-old attacker. The deal now depends on Ajax’s decision, who are reluctant to part ways with their star man.
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Antony is currently among the most sought-after attackers in Europe. He has scored 18 goals in 57 league games for Ajax since joining from Sao Paulo in 2020. The Brazilian has helped the Dutch club win three major trophies, including two Eredivisie titles.
What’s next?
Manchester United have started the current season poorly, losing both of their opening two league games. They will look to register their first victory of the season when they lock horns against the fierce rivals, Liverpool, on August 23.
