Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is set to complete a move to Championship side Burnley, according to Fabrizio Romano.
United are expected to be busy in the final few days of the window with arrivals and departures as they look to finalize Erik ten Hag’s squad.
Scott McTominay may be on his way to Napoli after the Italian club agreed a fee with United, but he is not the only midfielder set to leave the club.
Hannibal set to finish Burnley
United are still looking to add to their midfield options and are reportedly close to agreeing a deal with Paris Saint German for Manuel Ugarte.
However, Romano has reported that Hannibal will leave the club and complete a move to Burnley.
The move was expected to be a loan with an obligation to buy, but Romano has now set up a permanent deal.
He logged onto X.com and said:
“Hannibal Mejbri completes his medical today at Burnley and joins on a permanent deal instead of a loan with an obligation to buy. Man United asked for a change as the money will be received early and the agreement will include a sell-on clause. Here they are!”
?? Hannibal Mejbri completes his medical today at Burnley and joins on a permanent deal instead of a loan with an obligation to buy.
Man United asked for a change as the money will be received early and the agreement will include a sell-on clause.
Here they are! ?? pic.twitter.com/Hk4XH2DMC6
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 26, 2024
The Tunisian joined United’s youth team from French side Monaco in 2019 and made 13 appearances for the club, scoring one goal.
Hannibal has had several loan spells during his time with the Red Devils and spent the 2022/2023 season with Birmingham City and spent the second half of last season with La Liga side Sevilla.
His time in La Liga did not go to plan and Hannibal only played six games while Sevilla did not take the 20 million euro buyout.
The Tunisian becomes the latest in a long line of departures from Old Trafford this summer which includes the likes of Mason Greenwood, Raphael Varane, Donny van de Beek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
A move to Burnley could see the midfielder face his former club next season with the Clarets one of the favorites to win promotion to the Championship.
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