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Hello and welcome back to the Manchester United Transfer News round-up for 6th June 2019. We are back with the top transfer stories of the day involving Manchester United and here are our top five picks for today.
Also Read: Manchester United Transfer News: June 5, 2019
#5 Inter Milan offere Icardi as part of Lukaku deal
We start today's segment with more updates regarding Romelu Lukaku's departure from Old Trafford. We had revealed in this segment on 3rd June that Paris Saint-Germain had reportedly joined the race for the Belgian's signature. Now, reports say that Inter Milan have understood the urgency of the matter and have included a player as a part of the deal for Lukaku's signature.
According to The Metro, Inter Milan are willing to offer Argentine striker Mauro Icardi to Manchester United in order to push through a deal for the Belgian. We had previously reported that United want at least £80 million for Lukaku this summer. Inter are unable to afford such an astronomical sum and had already tried a player plus cash deal before when they offered Ivan Perisic to United. However, it is understood that the Premier League giants turned the offer down.
And now, Sky Sports from Italy reveal that Inter Milan have placed another player plus cash bid for Lukaku in the last few days. Only this time, they had included troubled striker Icardi as part of the deal. However, that offer has also been rejected by United.
Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian newspaper, has a very interesting article running which claims that Napoli have emerged as the prime candidate for Lukaku's signature now. Cristiano Giuntoli, the director of football at Napoli was even willing to pay United €70 milllion for the Belgian. The player himself was offered a salary in the region of €10 million per season. What makes the report even more intriguing is that they say Giuntoli was informed by United that Lukaku was not for sale at the moment!
Looks like this Lukaku sage has a lot more to it and we might not have heard the last of it yet.
#4 Matthijs de Ligt is not coming to Manchester United
That is according to Catalan daily SPORT, which claim that Liverpool and PSG are the front runners for the Dutchman's signature. It is said that Matthijs de Ligt had a change of heart and is no longer interested in a move to Manchester United because he wants to continue playing in the UEFA Champions League. His agent, Mino Raiola, does not want to deal with Barcelona, who are unwilling to pay the super agent a fat fee. Raiola wants De Ligt to choose between Liverpool and PSG. However, the Dutchman's actual decision is not known yet.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman also revealed that the defender's actual decision is a secret.
"I have spoken with Matthijs a week ago about his future and it is secret
"What I say to young people who are thinking of taking a step is that the most important thing is to continue playing, to have minutes to develop their football, and where they play is also important, but that they must choose well with their family, his agent, the environment that surrounds him."
Looks like its the end of the road for United regarding De Ligt right now, or is it?
#3 United firm favourites to sign Portuguese midfielder
We had previously reported in this segment that United were interested in the signature of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes, but faced stiff competition from Manchester City. However, today's update will certainly please the United fans.
The Metro reports, quoting A Bola, that City are no longer interested in making an offer for Fernandes. Interestingly, City had a €50 million bid for the midfielder rejected by Sporting because it was too less than the Portuguese club's evaluation of the player.
As such, United are currently the front runners for the signature of the player, who they want to add to their squad by the end of next week. In fact, United have even scheduled a meeting with Sporting to discuss the terms of a deal.
Perhaps the only worry could be Christian Eriksen's move to Real Madrid. Tottenham reportedly see Fernandes as the ideal man to replace the Danish midfielder if he does move to the Bernabeu. Which is why United want to seal the deal at the earliest to prevent Spurs from getting a sniff at their man.
#2 Solskjaer has two demands for Ed Woodward this summer
The Express reports that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has put forward two main demands to Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward this summer in a bid to return his beloved club back to their former glory. The Norwegian experienced a dismal end to the 2018-19 season, which raised a lot of questions about the squad at his disposal. It is clear that there is need of a huge rebuilding at Old Trafford and now, Solskjaer's two requirements for the revamp has been revealed.
The Norwegian's first demand is massive investment in the summer. United are already linked with a host of players right now, and Solskjaer actually wants to make around five new additions to his squad. A centre-back is a priority, while the Norwegian also requires a right-back, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Thomas Meunier his preferred choices. He also wants two new midfielders, having lost Ander Herrera this summer. There are also talks of an attacking addition, with a right-winger still missing at United.
Solskjaer's second demand is that United keep hold of Paul Pogba, who has been linked with a move away from the club. With both Real Madrid and Juventus interested in the Frenchman, Solskjaer wants United to keep hold of Pogba at all costs.
Will Woodward comply? Only time will tell.
#1 Daniel James set to sign for United today
And now, for today's biggest news of the day!
The Telegraph reports that Daniel James is undergoing a medical at Old Trafford, ahead of his imminent move to Manchester United from Swansea City. Only yesterday we revealed in this segment that a breakthrough had been reached in negotiations and that a deal was very close. And today, it is finally time for United fans to rejoice.
James had been with the Wales squad as they prepare for their Euro 2020 qualifying game against Croatia, which is scheduled on Saturday. The youngster was allowed to travel to Old Trafford on Wednesday night to secure the deal. James arrived at the club's training ground early on Thursday morning, and had his medical before rejoining his Wales teammates at the Liverpool Airport, as they flew off for Croatia.
The Welshman had attracted attention from a lot of Premier League clubs, but United were always the front runners for his signature. The deal will cost United an initial £15 million, while they will also have to pay an additional £3 million in installments. An official confirmation is expected by the end of today, but reports have also been floating that United will make the signing official by next week.
