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Hello and welcome to the Manchester United transfer roundup for the day. With each passing day in the transfer market, the Red Devils fans are growing anxious about their club’s progress in the market.
So far, they haven’t announced any signings, which is something strange given that they have been linked with a lot of players over the last few months and that one among them – Fabinho – has officially joined archrivals, Liverpool.
However, we all know that it is only a matter of time before the ketchup bottle opens and all the contents fall out at once – and for an idea of what it could be, here are some of the players linked in and out of Old Trafford.
#5 The sales and Grealish
While Manchester United are a club that spends more than they make in the transfer market – and that is going to be the pattern this summer as well – there are some players that could generate quite a lot of cash for the Red Devils via sales in this transfer window.
One of those players is Matteo Darmian. The Italian was signed from Torino with a lot of expectations but, unfortunately, couldn’t live up to the billing. And now, according to Calcio Mercato and ESPN, the Italian could move back to Serie A with his destination being Turin.
Juventus have been admirers for a long time and might finally land the player that they desire so much. Calcio Mercato reports that the Red Devils want €20 million for him but the Old Lady aren’t willing to pay more than €13-14 million plus incentives that could take the deal to €17 million.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish has impressed Jose Mourinho with his fine form and the Portuguese now wants him at Manchester United as a successor to the throne left vacant by the departure of Michael Carrick.
According to the reliable Sky Sports, Leicester City are considering making an offer for the highly-rated youngster, who is also wanted by Arsenal and the Old Trafford outfit.
They also add that Aston Villa will not accept anything less than £40 million.
#4 Arnie’s response
It is quite strange that Manchester United are targeting West Ham star Marko Arnautovic. The fact that Jose Mourinho was there to watch him in Austria’s encounter against Russia does give the rumor some meat.
And now, Arnautovic has spoken about Mourinho’s interest in him, stating that he is honoured by such a privilege.
“It is a great honour for our entire team that a coach like Mourinho is watching us," he was quoted by Express.
The Hammers bought him for a club record £24 million and now want around £50 million for their star player, according to The Sun.
#3 Verratti and Sessegnon
Marco Verratti is once again in the rumour mill, like every other year since he joined Paris Saint-Germain from Pescara. The Italian midfielder is the heartbeat of the French outfit but has remained stagnant for a while.
And right now, according to both The Sun and Mirror, the PSG midfielder is wanted by the Red Devils. The only difference between the two reports that is that while The Sun quote £75 million for him, Mirror believes that the deal could be worth up to £100 million.
The Sun’s report also has an extension as they claim that Manchester United are still interested in bringing Ryan Sessegnon for £50 million despite Fulham claiming that he is not for sale.
#2 Ronaldo and Ndombele
We will start with Ndombele. For a while now, the Lyon man has had interest from much of Europe with Paris United now reporting that Tottenham and Juventus have opened negotiations for him while Manchester United could also take action.
Now, let’s move on to Cristiano Ronaldo. After making an implication that he could leave the club in the summer, there have been rumors linking him to Manchester United – and former Madrid coach Fabio Capello thinks that he could indeed go back to Old Trafford.
“I think that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to go back to Manchester, to play for United and being coached by his compatriot Mourinho. I think he will eventually leave Madrid to go back to England. When? This I don’t know,” he said.
#1 Bale stuff
Gareth Bale is another Real Madrid player that insinuated his departure if his conditions aren’t fulfilled and now, there are continuous links with Manchester United.
Jose Mourinho has been a long-term admirer of the Welshman, who has a €500 million release clause, so much that he is willing to make Manchester United pay Real Madrid’s asking price for the former Tottenham man, which is worth somewhere above €100 million, according to The Times.
Meanwhile, Don Balon believes that Jose Mourinho is desperate to land the Welshman, so much that he is willing to let Paul Pogba go to Real Madrid in a swap deal to bring the 28-year-old to the club.
