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Hello and welcome to the Manchester United transfer roundup for the day! As the window is coming to a close, more and more updates about the Red Devils are popping up with each passing day.
So, without further ado, let’s begin!
#5 Willian and Mourinho
Jose Mourinho is a big fan of Willian, of this there is no doubt. There is also no doubt in the fact that the Portuguese wants to work with the Brazilian again, which is why he wants him at Manchester United.
This is something that has been confirmed by the player himself. According to the former Shakhtar midfielder, he is still in contact with Mourinho as they send texts to each other using Whatsapp.
The Brazilian also went on to claim that the former Real Madrid manager is the best coach he has ever worked with and added that he hopes to work under him at some point in the future again.
"He is the best manager I've ever worked with," he said. "We have a good relationship, we are friends. Sometimes we talk, we text, we send messages to each other via Whatsapp.
"He is a great manager, I really enjoyed working with him. I hope I can work again with him someday.”
He then revealed that the self-proclaimed Special One wants him to join Manchester United as he always asks his agent to make the move possible.
"I don't know if there was any official bid (from Manchester United) but some things have happened. Mourinho talks to my agent all the time. He says: 'bring him, bring him."
Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho is adamant that the board knows of his requirements and is waiting to see what happens in the next few days while also adding that the other teams are already strong.
“My CEO knows what I want and I still have a few days to wait and see what happens,” he said.
"The other clubs who compete with us are really strong and already have fantastic teams.
“Or they are investing massively like Liverpool, who are buying everything and everybody."
#4 Alderweireld
The Red Devils pursuit for a defender might be coming to an end as both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United have seemingly reached an agreement to let the player join the Theatre of Dreams, according to Goal.
The report claims that the only thing now remains is for Tottenham to find and sign an adequate replacement before the deal is made official. United, however, are living with the scare that the deal could be dead at the last moment should Spurs not be able to recognize a replacement before the window slams shut.
#3 Pogba part I
There are LOTS of rumours regarding Paul Pogba. By lots, I mean a lot. There are basically three outlets with four stories regarding the midfielder and we will get to them in 3…2…1…
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Barcelona went on full Football Manager mode and offered Yerry Mina, Andre Gomes and €50 million for the World Cup-winning French midfielder. Manchester United, obviously, rejected the offer.
Meanwhile, the Mundo Deportivo claim something similar but also added the names of Ivan Rakitic and Ousmane Dembele as players who could interest the Portuguese tactician.
They also add that Juventus are in the mix to acquire his signature and are actually paying more money than the Catalans to make this happen.
#2 Pogba part II
And now for the grand part II. With the window ending in two days’ time – although Manchester United could still sell since La Liga and Serie A window would be open until the end of the month – it is quite difficult to see how the Red Devils would sell Pogba without having enough time to buy a replacement.
Nevertheless, Don Balon report that Florentino Perez wants to sign a marketable player to replace Cristiano Ronaldo and sees Paul Pogba as an apt signing. He is willing to take the chase to the last day in order to ensure his signature.
However, Barca also want him and Mino Raiola – Pogba’s agent – is already in talks with the Blaugranas.
The same outlet add that signing the player won’t be easy for Barcelona as the Old Trafford outfit have no reason to sell him at this point. However, the Camp Nou outfit have already thought of a figure of €110 million to convince United to sell him.
And this is where the fun part is as they claim that the Red Devils would actually be willing to accept an offer in that range.
#1 Hazard
Eden Hazard is Real Madrid’s number one goal to replace Cristiano Ronaldo after the Galacticos got a rejection from both Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, at least this is what Don Balon claims
However, the Blancos may have a problem here as well as the report adds that the Red Devils like Eden Hazard – who doesn’t, anyway? – and may make a swoop for him.
They claim that Mourinho is ‘angry’ with not having enough stars in the team and, as a result, wants the Belgian to join the Theatre of Dreams. His price is set at a staggering €251 million.
