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Fraser Watson

Man Utd news: Erik ten Hag targets Declan Rice alternative as Serie A star says goodbyes

Manchester United 's unique treble may be matched by Manchester City this weekend, but it's fair to say Erik ten Hag's focus will lie well away from what happens in Istanbul.

The Dutch boss is targeting a string of big name signing as he seeks to build on a promising season at Old Trafford, guiding the club to the League Cup and a third placed finish, securing a return to Champions League football. But he knows that if his side are to shine in Europe's top competition, let alone launch a bid for the Premier League title, reinforcements are needed.

Transfer speculation has so far been dominated by the pursuit of Harry Kane, with a new striker undoubtedly top of Ten Hag's wish list. But up front is not the only area where the Red Devils are seeking to strengthen.

Here's the latest news coming out of Old Trafford.

United set to bid for Bayern midfielder

United are interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, who will be moved on by the German giants if they sign West Ham captain Declan Rice.

A report in Sky Germany claims that part of Bayern’s plans to sign Rice would include moving on Goretzka. While United are interested in signing the West Ham star themselves, the report adds they could instead turn to the German international as an alternative.

The former Schalke midfielder was substituted off in Bayern’s final game of the campaign having only been introduced earlier in the second half. Tuchel apologised to the player for his strategic move, but it was perceived as a clear indicator over how his future at the club is viewed.

Read more here.

Bayern Munich and Germany star Leon Goretzka has been linked with a move to Man Utd (Stanislav Vedmid/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Serie A says his goodbyes

Kim Min-jae has said his goodbyes to Napoli and Manchester United look set to activate his £51million release clause in July.

Kim, 26, has been linked with a summer switch to Old Trafford for months despite only moving to Naples last year. The South Korean international enjoyed a tremendous campaign as he starred in the club’s remarkable Serie A title-winning campaign, but his contract contains a release clause which removes any negotiation process.

A report in CalcioNapoli24 outlined how Kim said his goodbyes to Napoli’s fans and his teammates in Sunday’s final Serie A game of the campaign – a victory over Sampdoria. The same report claims Napoli were keen to keep the South Korean star but cannot compete with United’s financial package.

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Kim Min-Jae looks set to leave Napoli (Getty Images)

United's 'brand' soars up the table

Manchester City have been named as football's most valuable brand after climbing above Real Madrid into top spot - but there's a boost for United too.

The Old Trafford club have climbed five places from ninth to fourth with a 11 percent increase to £1.174 billion - moving ahead of Liverpool in the process. The two clubs can barely be separated, however. Liverpool have a brand increase of nine percent to £1.173 billion and drop one place down to fifth.

Barcelona lie third on the list. As for the remainder of the top-10, Paris Saint-Germain lie in sixth on £976 million, with Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea making up the highest brands.

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