Romano now all but rules out United’s summer move for ‘absolute monster’ target while addressing links to Chelsea outcast

Fabrizio Romano has provided Manchester United fans with a brief transfer update as we enter the closing stages of the window.

Firstly, he has confirmed that the Red Devils are unlikely to return for ‘absolute monster’ Jarrad Branthwaite, having already had two bids swiftly rebuffed by Everton for failing to meet the player’s £70 million+ valuation.

It comes as no surprise, really, given that the club have already welcomed two centre-half signings in the form of Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt, while Jonny Evans also signed a one-year contract extension to provide added depth for Erik ten Hag.

Elsewhere, Romano weighed in on previously-linked United target Ben Chilwell, who has been told to find a new club by Enzo Maresca – despite holding the vice-captaincy role under Mauricio Pochettino last term.

It’s been made clear to the defender that he has no place in this new-look Chelsea side and, as a result, was omitted from their matchday squad to face Manchester City yesterday.

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No more defensive acquisitions expected at Old Trafford

Nonetheless, United won’t be reviving their interest, which will come as a huge relief for the Old Trafford faithful, as another injury-prone fullback is the last thing Ten Hag needs.

Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui will continue to occupy both the right-back and left-back roles in Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia’s absences.