EVENING TRANSFER UPDATE: Manchester United given green light for shock superstar deal

EVENING TRANSFER UPDATE: Manchester United given green light for shock superstar deal, with club confirming imminent transfer

Manchester United are looking at bringing in a Canadian star on the move this summer.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has not yet made a signing since assuming control of the Red Devils earlier this year. The backroom team have all been assembled, however, with Erik ten Hag retaining his job in the dugout.

And now, there could be a significant first buy for Manchester United, with Ratcliffe moving fast for a superstar available this summer.

The i reports that Jonathan David is a target for United, with Lille’s president confirming that the Canadian star is set to leave Ligue 1 this summer.

David has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs over the years but has never made to the move to England, with the French side always demanding too much for potential suitors. With the price said to be lowered to £25 million this summer, however, United are said to have an interest.

In our view, the star could be a well-priced addition to the squad as a different option up front to Rasmus Hojlund – but the move is far from close at this second. This is also a huge surprise, given that United have not been linked with David before.