Manchester United travel to Blundell Park on Wednesday, August 27, to lock horns with Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup Second Round tie. The Red Devils are yet to pick up a win in the new season and will be desperate for victory in midweek.

Meanwhile, a Saudi club have enquired about Alejandro Garnacho in recent days. Elsewhere, Besiktas have set their sights on an English forward.

On that note, let's look at the major Manchester United transfer stories from August 27, 2025.

Saudi club enter Alejandro Garnacho race

Alejandro Garnacho is wanted in the Middle East, according to acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Argentine forward is expected to part ways with Manchester United this summer amid talks of a fallout with Ruben Amorim.

Recent reports have suggested that Chelsea are the favorites to lap him up. However, with the transfer yet to materialize, it appears that a club from the Middle East tried to hijack the deal.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, though, Romano added that Garnacho has already turned down the Saudi side.

"Important to say, guys, that the feeling of the last 24-48 hours is for Alejandro Garnacho, clearly, to go to Chelsea. [The]Garnacho camp [are] very optimistic about that. Turning down all the other approaches," said Romano.

He continued:

"I'm told that also, a Saudi club called again in recent days to ask about the situation. Why is Garnacho still not going to Chelsea? Can we enter the deal? The answer was, 'thanks, but it's not about the money.'”

He concluded:

"Garnacho wants to play for Chelsea, and so Chelsea and Garnacho maintain this agreement they have on personal terms, and this feeling to get a deal done for sure before deadline.So work in progress for Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea. I expect this deal to happen."

Garnacho joined Manchester United from Atletico Madrid in 2020, and has registered 26 goals and 22 assists from 144 games to date.

Besiktas want Jason Sancho

Besiktas are in talks to sign Jason Sancho this summer, according to Caught Offside. The English forward is under contract with Manchester United until 2026, but the club are eager to move him on this year.

The Red Devils reportedly struck a deal worth €18m excluding bonuses with AS Roma to let him go. Unfortunately, the player has shown little inclination to move to Serie A.

Besiktas are now offering him another lifeline and have already reached an agreement with Manchester United regarding a deal. With the transfer window open in Turkey until September 12, the Istanbul club are now trying to convince Sancho to agree to the move.

Galatasaray ready to prise Andre Onana away from Manchester United

Galatasaray have entered the race to sign Andre Onana this summer, according to Caught Offside. The Cameroonian's future at Manchester United remains unclear amid the club's pursuit of Royal Antwerp custodian Senne Lammens.

Galatasaray, meanwhile, are looking for a new goalkeeper and previously wanted Ederson for the job. However, prising the Brazilian away from Manchester City is proving to be a complicated affair, prompting the club to turn to Onana. The 29-year-old could also be tempted to move to Turkey in search of regular game time.

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