Following the potential exit of the stellar midfielder Scott McTominay, who is most likely to sign for Napoli, another player from their midfield ranks is likely to leave Old Trafford and join another English club before the closure of the summer transfer window.

The player in question here is Hannibal Mejbri. As the Tunisian international has one year left on his United contract, he has no future at the club and he could be looking for a new club this transfer window.

Burnley close in to sign Hannibal Mejbri

According to Fabrizio Romano, Burnley have reached a verbal agreement to sign Hannibal Mejbri from Manchester United. Medical tests could take place today as a club-to-club deal has been agreed for a loan move with a mandatory buy clause.

Notably, the 21-year-old joined The Red Devils back in 2019 from Monaco as a 16-year-old for a hefty prize of €10 million and inclined through the club’s youth academy. He has made 13 first-team appearances for the club and 27 appearances for the Tunisia national team. He joined La Liga side Sevilla on loan in January 2024 but did not get much game time.

This move could prove to be a career-changing spell for the young gun, as he is expected to get an ample amount of game time at Turf Moor, ultimately enhancing his game and getting a chance to establish himself as a force to be reckoned within the realm of professional football.

United, on the other hand, has juggernauts like Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, and Mason Mount in their midfield ranks and they are least likely to need Hannibal for their project now. The Manchester-based club are currently focused on roping in Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint Germain a deal which is likely to happen before the transfer window closes.