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Hello and welcome to the Manchester United Transfer News round-up for 8th July 2019. We bring you the top transfer stories of the day involving Manchester United and here are our top picks for the day.
Also see : Manchester united Transfer News, Arsenal Transfer News, Liverpool Tranfer News
#4 United set to miss out on de Ligt as agent reveals Juventus agreement
We start today's segment with more news about Matthijs de Ligt. It was earlier rumoured that Manchester United had agreed a fee with Ajax for the player, but the Dutchman himself was keen on signing for Juventus. The Serie A Champions had failed to come to an agreement with the Dutch Champions, and as such, the deal had reached a complicated stage. It seemed that Manchester United still had a chance to sign the talented teenage defender, however, that has been squashed by the player's agent.
Mino Raiola has all but confirmed that de Ligt is joining Juventus. The Super Agent gave an interview to Dutch Newspaper De Telegraaf and revealed that de Ligt already had an agreement in place with Juventus. Only the negotiations between Ajax and the Serie A Champions is pending.
Matthijs De Ligt has agreed terms with Juventus and now it’s up to Ajax on how they deal with the situtation
The player had expected things to reach a conclusion while he was on vacations and is understood to be frustrated at the pace of the negotiations between the two clubs. de Ligt was apparently looking forward to joining Juventus before the pre-season, but will now have to report for duty at Ajax instead.
Juventus' opening bid is understood to be far lower than Ajax's evaluation of the player and since both United and PSG had agreed to match the Dutch Champion's asking fee, Ajax expect Juventus to come back with a better offer for the player.
Despite the fact that things have not worked out according to his liking, de Ligt will not force a move, Raiola affirms.
And an arbitration case is out of the question for us.
I also advised Matthijs, because it does not suit his style and lifestyle.
The player only hopes that both clubs can come to an agreement soon and he can complete his dream move to Juventus. For Manchester United, though, it looks like the end of the road, yet again.
#3 Inter Milan CEO confirm club still interested in Lukaku
Inter Milan CEO Beppe Marotta has provided an update on their quest to sign Lukaku. The Serie A side had identified the Belgian as their primary target this summer, after the appointment of former Chelsea coach Antonio Conte as the manager. Inter are very interested in signing Lukaku but refuse to match United's asking price. The Red Devils, on the other hand, are not interested in the player plus cash deal that Inter are offering.
In such a situation, Marotta has highlighted that Inter requires patience while attempting to secure Lukaku's signature.
The transfer market is a work in progress. We are working hard to get the best squad possible for the new season. We are ambitious and want the best team possible. We also must find ways to respect all financial perimeters too.
We cannot rush things because that can lead to mistakes. We have clear ideas but we need to be patient. We have important goals and transfer targets in mind.
#2 Ander Herrera opens up about leaving Manchester United
In an interview to Marca, Ander Herrera has opened up about leaving Manchester United and joining Paris Saint Germain. The Spaniard has revealed that United's delay in initiating talks caused him to initiate talks with PSG's, but also added that by the time United did come to the negotiation table, he already had an agreement in place with the French Champions.
I do not like much looking at the past, but there were differences regarding the project and my importance within it.
I was very happy, I have a lot to thank the club and the fans for it and also Solskjaer. He did a lot for me to stay, but things did not happen, they arrived late, and by then I had already made the decision to play in Paris
He did go on to look back at his time at United fondly
In five years I have played 189 games and I have been important for all the coaches. It is true that the 'MVP' award of the season makes one feel special and very happy, but I have learned from all the coaches
I have felt important with everything and I am left with every moment that I have lived in Manchester, I did not I could be left with only one.
#1 Mourinho turns down a huge offer to manage Guangzhou Evergrande
Former United manager Jose Mourinho is yet to rejoin football management after getting the sack from Manchester United in December last year. The Portuguese has been involved as a football pundit but has maintained his desire to manage at the highest level once again. He had revealed in March of this year that he was ready to return to management, but was waiting for the right offer.
I know exactly what I don't want.
I know what I want, in terms of not the specific club but the nature of the job, the dimension of the job.
The Telegraph reports that Jose Mourinho was offered a lucrative deal to manage Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande, however, the Portuguese refused the offer. Mourinho was offered a three year deal worth €30m a year but chose to turn down the chance to manage in China.
The former United manager had a meeting with Evergrande Chairman Xu Jiayin in April in London, where the offer was presented to him. However, Mourinho politely refused the offer. The main reason for his refusal is because the Portuguese wants to manage at the top level of football once again.
