Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has submitted a transfer request, as per reports.
The 21-year-old academy graduate, who moved to Manchester in a high-profile move for a talent of his age from AS Monaco in 2019, is seemingly looking to cut ties with United this summer.
Despite earning plenty of plaudits from fans for his combative playing style, the midfielder has struggled to impress manager Erik ten Hag.
In the Dutchman’s first season, Mejbri was shipped out on loan to Birmingham City. Despite establishing himself as an important player for the Championship club, he failed to win Ten Hag’s trust.
He scored a brilliant goal against Brighton and Hove Albion early last season, but that did not translate into regular minutes, and the situation eventually led to Mejbri moving to Sevilla on loan in January. An even more frustrating stint followed, with Mejbri only managing six La Liga appearances.
The Tunisian midfielder is back at United, but so far this summer, Ten Hag has handed him very limited opportunities. Mejbri started just one of United’s five pre-season friendlies and was not even named on the bench for the Community Shield clash against Manchester City.
The youngster has seemingly realised he has no future under the current United boss, leading to him taking a bold approach to resolve the situation.
According to Buzz News Tunisia (via the Manchester Evening News), he has ‘handed in a transfer request’ to exit Old Trafford.
Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers are interested in the player. However, a significant movement from either side for the United star is yet to be reported.
It has also been reported that United are demanding £7 million for the player.
It appears Mejbri is losing patience with the situation and has accordingly decided to take the extreme step to part ways with the club.
It has been widely reported that United are open to sales in midfield as they are looking to bring in a new midfielder. As such, it is unlikely they will stop Mejbri from leaving if they receive a suitable offer for his services.
As far as United’s search for a new midfield signing is concerned, they continue to chase PSG star Manuel Ugarte. It is understood they are set to hold talks with his agent, Jorge Mendes, to find a solution.
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