Manchester United are currently getting ready for their upcoming FA Cup match against Liverpool at Old Trafford. The bitter rivals will face off in the quarter-final of the competition this Sunday. United, led by manager Erik ten Hag, have the chance to secure a significant title for the second year in a row with the FA Cup. They are currently in sixth place in the Premier League as they head into the international break. Following their match against Liverpool, Ten Hag and his team will have a break before their next game against Brentford on March 30. Despite the season still having weeks to go, there are already rumours circulating about potential transfers that Manchester United could make in the upcoming summer window. Many players have been rumored to possibly transfer to Old Trafford at the end of the season, with the latest gossip focusing on two midfielders who are potential targets for Manchester United. Additional information can be found in the article titled “Four things observed in Manchester United training as two important individuals are absent again.” Mason Mount is facing two new challenges before he can make his return to United. United are said to be considering a move for Mikel Merino, the midfielder from Real Sociedad. His impressive performances for Sociedad have garnered interest from various clubs across Europe, with United being one of them, as reported by Spanish news outlet COPE. According to reports, Manchester City, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid are also keen on acquiring the ex-Newcastle midfielder. The report states that Merino has a release clause in his contract valued at €60 million (£51 million) that is valid until 2025. There is speculation that Sociedad is worried about Merino leaving for free when his contract ends, as United and other teams have been sending scouts to watch him play. According to the Daily Mail, United has also sent scouts to watch Ederson play.
