Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has released another £300m to complete three major transfer deals before the deadline

Manchester United’s transfer talk has taken another twist with David de Gea’s name back in the headlines. The Spaniard, now 34, is under contract with Fiorentina until 2028 after joining them on a free transfer in 2024, but whispers around Old Trafford suggest United are keeping a close eye on him. Though no formal bid has been made, quiet approaches are said to have taken place, with a release clause in his deal leaving the door slightly ajar.

What is certain is that De Gea will be back in Manchester this month. United have confirmed a tribute to their long-serving former goalkeeper ahead of their friendly with Fiorentina at Old Trafford on August 23. It will be his first appearance at the stadium since leaving in 2023, bringing an emotional edge to what might otherwise have been just another pre-season fixture. His departure ended a 12-year stay in goal, and many supporters still see him as the solution to the club’s current goalkeeping uncertainty.

Elsewhere, transfer speculation involving United and other names continues to swirl. Rodrygo has been loosely linked with a move across town to Manchester City, though that depends on Tottenham finalising a deal for Savinho, and no formal offers have been reported. Claims that United tried to offload a 23-year-old player to Crystal Palace remain unsubstantiated, and talk of Sir Jim Ratcliffe releasing £300m for last-minute deals has not been backed up by reliable sources.

For now, the only thing fans can count on is the sight of De Gea back at Old Trafford this weekend. Whether it turns into something more permanent is still a matter of wait and see.