MEDICAL ONGOING”: Reliable journalist confirms Manchester United have reached agreement for midfield transfer
Manchester United is set to part ways with midfielder Hannibal Mejbri during the final week of the summer transfer window. The Tunisian international is scheduled to undergo a medical examination at Burnley on Monday, signaling his imminent departure from Old Trafford.
United has been open to the idea of letting Hannibal leave this summer, and now it appears that they have reached a definitive agreement that will see the talented midfielder move on from the club. According to reports, Hannibal will initially join Burnley on loan, with a binding clause that will require the Championship side to make the move permanent next year. Additionally, Manchester United is expected to include a significant sell-on clause in the deal, and they may also secure a future buyback option.
Prominent football journalist Fabrizio Romano provided an update on the transfer via social media, confirming that Burnley and Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement for Hannibal’s move. “Burnley have reached a verbal agreement to sign Hannibal Mejbri from Manchester United,” Romano posted. “Medical tests are taking place today, with the club-to-club deal finalized as a loan with a mandatory purchase clause. The deal is almost complete.”
Burnley is reportedly impressed with Hannibal’s experience, particularly his previous stint in the Championship where he played for Birmingham City on loan. Additionally, the 20-year-old has earned 27 caps for the Tunisian national team, further highlighting his potential.
Last season, Hannibal spent the second half of the campaign on loan with La Liga side Sevilla. However, the Spanish club decided not to activate the €20 million option to sign him permanently this summer. That arrangement also included a fixed buy-back clause and a sell-on clause, both of which are expected to be included in his deal with Burnley.
Manchester United originally signed Hannibal from AS Monaco five years ago for a fee of €10 million, beating out competition from Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City. During his time with United, Hannibal made 13 appearances for the first team, including a standout performance against Burnley at Turf Moor last season. His move to Burnley marks the end of his chapter at Old Trafford and the beginning of a new journey in English football.Hannibal Mejbri is set to depart Manchester United for Burnley in the final week of the summer transfer window. The move will initially be a loan with a mandatory purchase clause that will see Burnley commit to making the transfer permanent next year. The deal is expected to include a significant sell-on clause and potentially a future buyback option for United.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the agreement, noting that Burnley and United have reached a verbal agreement, with Hannibal undergoing medical tests. The 20-year-old midfielder has prior Championship experience with Birmingham City and has earned 27 caps for Tunisia. His previous loan spell at Sevilla did not lead to a permanent move, and now he is set for a new chapter in English football with Burnley.
