The transfer window is open, but Manchester United haven't signed anyone yet.
Erik ten Hag wants to bring in fresh talent to challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title next season. It's just two-and-a-half weeks since the Red Devils were beaten 2-1 by Pep Guardiola's Treble winners in the FA Cup final at Wembley.
United have been linked with several players in recent months, including Mason Mount. Ten Hag's priority is signing a new striker after Cristiano Ronaldo left the club seven months ago. Temporary replacement Wout Weghorst has now returned to Burnley.
But who are United after? Here are the latest transfer rumours from Old Trafford.
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City to get £10m
United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal all want to sign Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, according to The Independent.
Lavia, 19, is expected to leave the Saints this summer following their relegation from the Premier League. Southampton want at least £45million for their prized asset, but 20 per cent of that transfer fee will be owed to his former club Man City.
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So, if United win the race for Lavia's signature, they will need to sign City a cheque for £9m. Lavia's £45m price tag could rise significantly if a bidding war starts between the four interested clubs, with Arsenal currently leading the race for his signature.
City do have a buy back clause in Lavia's contract, but that is not valid until June 2024. Guardiola is not thought to be interested in re-signing the talented teenager.
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Rice move still alive
West Ham have rejected a second offer from Arsenal for Declan Rice - keeping United's hopes of signing the midfielder alive.
The Hammers have promised Rice, 24, he can leave the club this summer - but only for the right price. Arsenal are the favourites to sign the England international, but their £90m bid (£75m up front with £15m in add-ons) has been rejected by West Ham.
Man City are thought to be interested in signing Rice but are yet to make their move. United are in the same boat.
Shaw back-up found
United are interested in signing Federico Dimarco, according to The Independent. The 25-year-old defender helped Inter Milan reach last season's Champions League final. He still has three years left on his contract, but there is a belief Inter might be willing to sell.
A deal for Dimarco, who is a left-back by trade, will provide competition for Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia. It would also allow Ten Hag to deploy Shaw in a central role more often, easing the pressure on first-choice left-centre-back Lisandro Martinez.
Dimarco is also capable of playing at centre-back or wing-back, which gives Ten Hag even more options. The Italy international is good going forward, scoring six goals and providing 10 assists last season - with five of those assists coming in the Champions League.
Real Madrid are also considering a move for Dimarco, as they want to push current left-back Eduardo Camavinga into midfield.