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Hello and welcome to the Manchester United Transfer News round-up for 27th June 2019. We bring you the top transfer stories of the day involving Manchester United and here are our top five picks for today.
Also Read: Manchester United News and Rumours: June 26, 2019
#5 Solskjaer to miss out on Matthijs de Ligt
Solskjaer's second signing of the summer is all but confirmed, however, United's biggest requirement ahead of the next season is yet to be fulfilled. The Red Devils were in desperate need of a new defender this summer, but their search has not been fruitful so far.
After failing to secure Kalidou Koulibaly, United had reportedly set their eyes on Ajax Skipper Matthijs de Ligt. The Dutchman was the just the kind of player that Solskjaer desired - young, talented and a leader at the back.
It was no wonder that United were desperate to bring de Ligt to Old Trafford, but recent reports suggest that Solskjaer is all set to miss out on the Dutchman this summer.
According to the Guardian, de Ligt has agreed personal terms with Juventus, after the Serie A side presented him with a five-year contract worth £21.6m a year. It is believed that one third of that amount will be performance related bonuses.
However, it is also reported that even though Juventus have almost secured his signature, French Champions PSG are still hot in the heels of de Ligt. Sadly, United are completely out of the race.
It is clear that Mino Raiola, de Ligt's agent, has secured a coup of sorts for his client. The Ajax Skipper is due to earn a salary of £270,000 per week, which could rise to £415,000 per week when performance related bonuses are added.
These are astronomical sums for a 19-year-old, but it is exactly what has has turned de Ligt's head and given Juventus the clear advantage in securing his signature.
As such, it looks like United have missed out on another talented defender this season. While the Red Devils were capable of matching the wages offered by the Serie A Champions, it is rumoured that an absence of Champions League football was the main reason for de Ligt to snub the Premier League side.
#4 United speed up negotiations for Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United are all set to meet with Bruno Fernandes' agent in London to speed up the transfer of the midfielder. It is understood that the Red Devils had put all their efforts into signing Wan-Bissaka, which has delayed other deals.
The Sporting Lisbon player is a priority for Solskjaer, as he plans to revamp his midfield after the departure of Ander Herrera. The Norwegian believes that Fernandes will be the perfect addition to take United forward next season and is desperate to bring him to Old Trafford.
A central midfielder has become a priority of late and Fernandes, who scored 32 goals and registered 18 assists from Sporting Lisbon last season, was shortlisted by Solskjaer as the man who can bring the thrust and energy in the midfield in his new look team next season.
Tottenham and Liverpool are also reported to be interested, but Fernandes supposedly prefers a move to Old Trafford.
#3 Inter Milan offer £62.8m for Romelu Lukaku
Only yesterday we revealed that Romelu Lukaku's agent had been in Milan to talk with Inter to speed up a deal to bring the Belgian to the Serie A side. Now, according to the Guardian, Inter Milan are preparing a £62.8m bid for the services of Lukaku. This will be the Serie A side's first bid for the striker, who is interested in working with Antonio Conte.
Inter are currently working on a deal which involves an initial two-year loan worth £9m. At the end of the loan period, Inter will be obliged to buy the striker for £53.8m.
The Serie A side have planned their bid keeping in mind other transfer business that they wish to conclude before the end of this summer. Also, this way, Inter can still get Lukaku regardless of the future of Icardi.
A meeting between the two clubs is expected by next week, and only then can the future of Romelu Lukaku be ascertained.
#2 Juventus seek help from Adidas to sign Paul Pogba
Pogba's impending departure from Old Trafford has shown no signs of materializing so far, and the main reason has been United's asking price for the Frenchman.
Juventus, who are already cash strapped, are in no position to match the £135m that the Red Devils are demanding for their star man and as such, the Serie A champions have turned to their sponsors.
Juventus have reportedly asked Adidas to help them bring Pogba back to Turin. Adidas has an eight-year contract with the Serie A Champions worth £365m and they are also Pogba's sponsor.
Juventus are already lining up a mega deal to bring Ajax Skipper Matthijs de Ligt to Turin and as such, want Adidas to finance the deal to bring Paul Pogba back to Italy.
New Boss Maurizio Sarri is believed to be interested in the Frenchman, while Pogba himself prefers a move back to the club where he developed into a world-class player.
#1 Andy Cole says Wan-Bissaka will be a good addition to United
In an interview to Sky Sports, Manchester United legend Andy Cole has praised United's acquisition of English right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The Red Devils are all set to sign the Crystal Palace star for around £50m and there are reports that he could be a Manchester United player by the end of this week. Cole believes that the Englishman will be a good addition to the United team
I believe so [that Wan-Bissaka represents good business for United].
He’s a very good young player. He’s done very well considering he didn’t start his career as a full-back. He’s done extremely well playing there.
If you come to a club like Manchester United, no doubt he will learn a lot more and have the opportunity to play at a level that he would no doubt like to play at.
Wan-Bissaka will become Solskjaer's second signing of the summer and will address a position that has been United's weak point for a couple of seasons.
