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Hello and welcome to the daily Manchester United transfer round-up - your one-stop shop for all the latest Manchester United transfer news and rumours!
Let's have a look at what the rumour mill has churned out about the Red Devils today.
Ryan Giggs heaps praise on Daniel James
Former Manchester United player and club legend Ryan Giggs has praised Swansea winger Daniel James, amidst speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United. The Welsh manager, who coaches the 21-year-old in the national team, has said that he didn't need to convince Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about the prospect of targeting the youngster.
Praising James' abilities, Giggs said,
"I think you don't need to speak to me to see the quality of Dan. Especially from the turn of the year, the transfer breaking down at Leeds, and then I think they played Leeds the week after."
"He has really cracked on and for me in the last game he was excellent. He is a talent."
Manchester United are expected to complete a £15m deal with add-ons for James this summer. However, the signing could be delayed given Wales' games against Croatia and Hungary in June.
James has been given time off after he lost his father this week, but according to Giggs, his compatriot is eager to start afresh.
"Yeah, I mean obviously it is terrible what happened. I have spoken to Dan and he is really keen to meet up, to be involved in the games. So I said we will touch base again this week and see how he is feeling end of this week."
"He rang me he wants to be involved. We will just see how he is when he meets up. But he is very keen to meet up."
Romelu Lukaku told he can leave Manchester United
According to British tabloid The Sun, Romelu Lukaku has been told by Manchester United that he is free to leave the club and look for other options this summer.
The Belgian, who joined United from Everton in a £75m deal in 2017, has endured a tough season in front of goal, incessantly inviting criticism for his lackadaisical performances.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is happy to see the striker fight for a place in the lineup but the club are against letting him stay. Lukaku has been linked with a £75m move to Italian giants Inter Milan and the club hierarchy are confident that a deal can be struck.
However, the Belgian's mammoth wages are proving to be a stumbling block in any attempt to strike a deal. Lukaku earns around £250,000 per week at Old Trafford, a sum Inter are not willing to match meaning he will have to take a pay-cut to join the Serie A giants.
United fall behind Tottenham in race for Steven Bergwijn
PSV Eindhoven midfielder Steven Bergwijn is one of the most sought after players this transfer season. According to Sky Sports, Tottenham Hotspur are said to be in pole position to land the 21-year-old.
Manchester United are also said to have shown a keen interest in signing the Belgian, while Ajax are also amongst his fervent admirers. He is expected to leave PSV for around £35m this summer.
Steven Bergwijn joined PSV in 2011 and has developed through the ranks of the club's youth academy. 2018-19 was the breakthrough season for the speedy winger, who impressed by scoring 15 goals and registering 13 assists in 40 games for PSV Eindhoven in all competitions.
With Mauricio Pochettino said to be a great admirer of Bergwijn's talent, Tottenham could win the race for his signature, given that he won't command a mammoth fee.
Manchester United in talks with Jasper Cillessen
David De Gea's future at Old Trafford is up in the air at the moment and Manchester United are rumoured to be planning on signing a replacement for the Spaniard. With the United No.1 yet to put pen to paper on a new deal at the club, the Red Devils have earmarked Barcelona's Jasper Cillessen to fill his boots, in case he decides to leave.
According to Mundo Deportivo via the Metro, United are ready to meet the Blaugrana's £22m asking price for the shot-stopper, who is also said to be attracting interest from Portuguese outfit SL Benfica.
Benfica have been trying to sign the 30-year-old but are yet to agree terms with the player and the club. Cillessen is said to be searching for new employers, having appeared only 11 times in all competitions for Barcelona this season.
United table offer for Adrien Rabiot
Adrien Rabiot will leave the Parc des Princes on a free transfer this summer. The Frenchman is set to kickstart a tug-of-war between a number of heavyweights given the fact that he is a quality midfielder who will come free of cost.
According to Mundo Deportivo via the Express, Manchester United are said to have submitted a bid to land the 24-year-old. Real Betis are also said to be interested in signing the French international, but should the Red Devils offer a lucrative deal, he is almost certain to end up at Old Trafford.
Rabiot has endured a difficult season at Paris Saint-Germain, having not featured for the club since December last year.
With Ander Herrera having already announced his departure and Paul Pogba's uncertain future at Old Trafford, Solskjaer is said to be keen on landing Rabiot.
However, given United's policy of not offering blockbuster wages to players anymore, it remains to be seen whether they can convince the PSG rebel to join on a salary that is within their estimated budget.
