Man Utd six on way out but captain might face Laporte block at Tottenham

Harry Maguire is one of six players linked with Manchester United exits but Aymeric Laporte might be another option for Tottenham.

MAN UTD UPDATES ON SIX EXITS
There has been a bulk update on Manchester United exits from Fabrizio Romano. The biggest name is Harry Maguire, with both sides agreed that it is in their best interests to part ways, with Tottenham likely to offer an option.

Dean Henderson is very likely to leave for Nottingham Forest after a successful loan spell curtailed by injury, with Everton and Spanish clubs keen on a move. Donny van der Beek, Eric Bailly and Alex Telles will all leave too, with Wout Weghorst unsurprisingly exiting after his loan spell, with Everton (of course) and Spanish clubs keen on the Dutchman.

Manchester United plans to let players leave 🔴🚪 #MUFC

◉ Maguire expected to leave, both sides agree;
◉ Weghorst won’t stay — Everton and Spanish clubs keen;
◉ Henderson to Forest advanced;
◉ Van de Beek wants to play;
◉ Bailly and Telles out.

🎥 https://t.co/WYoELP7AZy pic.twitter.com/4ASbxNYk0D

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 7, 2023

This follows many, many claims that Anthony Martial, Fred and Scott McTominay are all also up for sale this summer.

VILLA GET AMBITIOUS
‘Aston Villa have held talks over potential deals to sign Spanish defenders Pau Torres and Aymeric Laporte this summer, 90min understands.’

Wow. Well F365 understands that things are getting serious at Villa if they think they can persuade Spanish international centre-halves to play in the Conference League. Laporte is likely to have an option at Tottenham, though it’s unclear whether that would be as a £40m alternative to Maguire or an addition.

This follows a claim from The Athletic that Youri Tielemans is a target on a free transfer from Leicester City.

KANTE JOINING BENZEMA IN SAUDI
We can’t say we’re not a little disappointed but the news from Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday night was that N’Golo Kante will follow Karim Benzema in joining Saudi club Al Ittihad as he leaves Chelsea on a free transfer.

‘N’Golo Kanté is on the verge of joining Al Ittihad on free transfer! Final details are being discussed then proposal will be accepted 🚨🟡⚫️🇸🇦 #CFC. Al Ittihad directors just arrived in London to link up with PIF Saudi delegation to prepare documents. €100m per year until 2025.’

There is also talk of Christian Pulisic leaving this summer, with AC Milan one of many clubs interested in the American.

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