Manchester United have announced the signing of Tottenham Hotspur forward Tynan Thompson for a fee of €4.7 million, with a potential further €4.7 million in add-ons and a 15% sell-on clause included in the deal. The 18-year-old joins United after a productive season for Tottenham’s youth sides, scoring 13 goals across all competitions.
Thompson’s move is understood to have been influenced by family reasons, with the player’s family seeking a relocation. He arrives at Old Trafford as a promising young talent, though his immediate impact on the first team remains to be seen.
Separately, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United are holding discussions with the representatives of AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone. This development comes after the club opted to withdraw from pursuing Atalanta’s Ederson, who subsequently signed a new contract with the Italian side.
Romano clarified that while there is appreciation for Kone, no formal bid has been submitted to Roma. He stated that United are “assessing different options” in midfield, seeking a “defensive, physical” player capable of progressing the ball. Kone is considered one of several potential candidates.
Regarding Marcus Rashford, David Ornstein reports that the England international has no desire to move to another Premier League club. Rashford is expected to be reintegrated into the Manchester United squad following his post-World Cup break, after Barcelona declined to exercise their €30 million purchase option. He would, however, consider offers from elite European clubs such as Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, or Real Madrid.
Finally, Manchester United have expressed interest in Como midfielder Martin Baturina, but Calciomercato reports that his price tag may prove prohibitive. Como’s president, Mirwan Suwarso, has indicated a reluctance to sell key players as the club focuses on a long-term project. Baturina impressed for Croatia at the World Cup and is attracting attention from multiple Premier League clubs.
