Man Utd 'open talks' over stunning swap deal that nobody saw coming as 'sensational package' discussed

Manchester United have reportedly opened talks over a sensational swap deal ahead of Friday's transfer deadline day.

So far this summer, the likes of Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui have all made a move to Old Trafford.

Meanwhile, Paris Saint Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte is said to be edging closer to joining United.

With just a few days left of the transfer window, United are reportedly targeting another big signing.

Earlier in the month, Raheem Sterling’s future as a Chelsea player was thrown into chaos after he was left out of the squad to face Manchester City.

Shortly after the team sheets were announced, Sterling’s representatives released a statement regarding the winger’s future.

Since then, the 29-year-old has been linked with a host of different clubs including Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and the Saudi Professional League.

However, on Tuesday afternoon, it was reported that United could be eyeing a move for the Englishman.

As reported by The Telegraph, United have opened talks over a deal to sign Sterling but the deal will only happen in a swap deal involving Jadon Sancho.

The report stated: “It is understood that United sporting director Dan Ashworth was in dialogue with Chelsea earlier on Tuesday over a sensational package that would see two the England forwards move in opposite directions.

“United are determined to make his situation at Stamford Bridge work to their advantage by paying no outlay to land the Premier League’s third-highest scorer among those currently playing in the competition.”

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United began their 24/25 Premier League campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Fulham at Old Trafford but were beaten 2-1 by Brighton and Hove Albion over the weekend.

Speaking after the match, Erik ten Hag said: "We have good potential but we have to keep going until the end because where we concede, in the Community Shield [against Manchester City], almost in stoppage time

"Now, in stoppage time, we concede a goal and you have to keep going until the end. The game is finished when the referee whistles three times and that is what we didn’t do well. Game management – we should improve that.”