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Hello and welcome to the Manchester United Transfer News round-up for 30th June 2019. We bring you the top transfer stories of the day involving Manchester United and here are our top five picks for today.
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#5 Bruno Fernandes tipped to thrive in the Premier League
Portuguese Football Expert Felipe Dias, in an interview with Sky Sports, said that Bruno Fernandes has all the ingredients to succeed in the Premier League. The Portuguese footballer has been heavily linked to a move to England, with Tottenham, Manchester City and Manchester United all interested in his signature. However, off late, Manchester United have secured a pole position in the race and look like the club most likely to sign Bruno Fernandes.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Felipe Dias seemed confident that Fernandes could thrive in the Premier League
I have no doubt that Fernandes can thrive in the Premier League. This guy can play with and against the best of them.
I've been a journalist for 20 years and watched football for as long as I can remember - I have never seen a player do what Bruno Fernandes did last season.
We're talking about an offensive centre midfielder who scored 32 goals. Even in domestic Portuguese football and the Europa League, which admittedly isn't the most glamourous, you cannot deny his talent.
He is already a ready-made player for the Premier League in my opinion. He is a leader on the pitch, a natural born passer and a deadly finisher with either foot. He is quick, strong and has good positioning.
He played in Italy for a little while which helped (develop) his tactical sense. I don't have a bad word to say about him as a footballer. At 24 years old, why he has not been transferred yet is the big question.
Dias also revealed that he does not expect Fernandes to stay at Sporting beyond the summer:
Sporting's president also said this week that there would be no drama and that the club are prepared to keep or sell, but they will not sell him for €35m. The fans also demand this.
I honestly don't believe that Bruno Fernandes will stay, it is my opinion.
#4 United targeting Magpies midfielder Sean Longstaff
Manchester United are reportedly targeting Newcastle United youngster Sean Longstaff. Solskjaer has identified the midfielder as a player he wants at Old Trafford this summer and United have been working to get his signature. The Red Devils have prepared a contract worth £15m for the 21-year-old and are hopeful of making him their third signing this summer.
The Red Devils have reportedly held talks with Newcastle over a deal, and are now poised to present their first bid. United are also willing to present the youngster with a huge salary hike. Longstaff will earn around £60,000 per week as per his contract, which is a huge increase from his present earnings.
The player is valued at £25m by the Magpies, but with no other clubs interested in the youngster, United are confident that they can get him for less than that amount.
#3 Marcus Rashford close to agreeing new deal with United
The rebuilding at Manchester United has been going on at a steady pace. While United have been investing in the market, they have been renewing contracts of players who are a part of Solskjaer's plans as well. Juan Mata recently put pen to paper on a contract extension and United are also working on David De Gea's contract situation. Now, there's another bit of good news at Old Trafford.
The Telegraph reports that Marcus Rashford is close to signing a new four-year contract, which will see him earn around £250,000 per week. The English youngster had been in the radar of most of Europe's elite clubs, with Barcelona closely monitoring his situation. However, the player himself was keen on staying at Old Trafford and it is only a matter of time before he signs the new contract.
United are looking to announce the development before they fly off for their pre-season tour.
#2 Wayne Rooney reveals the best manager he has played under
Wayne Rooney has revealed the best manager he has worked under, and it might come as a shock for United fans. The former United Skipper was brought to Old Trafford by Sir Alex Ferguson and Rooney developed under the legendary Scot to become one of the most feared players of the Premier League. The Englishman played for 9 years under Sir Alex, winning 5 Premier League titles and also the Champions League, but Wayne Rooney says that Louis Van Gaal is the best manager he has worked under.
The Dutchman, who won the FA Cup in his second season but was sacked all the same, left a lasting impression on Rooney, who says
Van Gaal is by far the best coach I have worked with - one hundred per cent.
His tactical skills, his way of preparing and his attention to the finest of details, I found amazing. I admired that in him. I had never looked at stuff like that before.
I regret how it all ended, yet I know one thing for sure - I have learnt a lot from him and I am definitely going to use those lessons for when I am a manager.
#1 Paul Pogba set for talks with Solskjaer regarding future
The Paul Pogba saga continues to stretch without any signs of concluding. According to the Evening Standard, the Frenchman is set for talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to sort out his future in the next few days. Pogba, however, is running out of time to convince his manager to let him go because United are set to leave for their pre-season tour on 7th of July.
Solskjaer's new squad is starting to take shape, but there are a few concerns about the future of some of his stars. Both Romelu Lukaku and Pogba are rumoured to be wanting out this summer, but it is the future of the Frenchman that the Norwegian will be most concerned about. Solskjaer has time and again reiterated his desire to build a team around Pogba, so the Frenchman's public declaration of wanting a move away from Old Trafford will disappoint him.
The Norwegian will not force Pogba to stay if he wants to leave and has already selected a few replacements if the Frenchman leaves. Now, all depends on the outcome of the discussion between player and manager, and it is a conversation that could shape United's transfer business this summer.
