Man United eye Romero and Tonali as Rashford's Barcelona future hangs in the balance

Manchester United are pursuing multiple high-profile targets this summer, with reports linking the club to Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero and Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, as uncertainty continues to surround Marcus Rashford’s future at Old Trafford.

United have reportedly made contact with Romero’s representatives and are preparing a formal bid for the Argentina international, who has been one of the Premier League’s most consistent centre-backs since joining Spurs. The club have also been linked with a move for Tonali, with reports suggesting United are willing to spend as much as €115m to bring the Italian midfielder to Old Trafford.

Rashford’s situation adds further complexity to United’s summer planning. Barcelona, who took the forward on loan earlier this year, have a £26m purchase option they must activate by June 15. Reports from Spain indicate the Catalan club are hesitant to pay the agreed fee and may attempt to renegotiate the terms, leaving Rashford’s long-term future unresolved heading into the transfer window.

United have also been linked with West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, with reports claiming the club have made contact with his agents in the last 48 hours. The Portuguese youngster has attracted interest from several clubs after an impressive season in east London.

The summer transfer window opens later this month, and United are expected to be active in the market as manager Michael Carrick looks to reshape the squad. The club’s pursuit of Romero would address a long-standing need for defensive reinforcement, while Tonali would represent one of the most expensive midfield signings in Premier League history if a deal were concluded at the reported valuation.

With the Rashford situation unresolved and multiple targets in play, the coming weeks are likely to define the shape of United’s squad for the season ahead.