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Hello and welcome to the Manchester United transfer roundup for the day. Isn’t it a great time to be a Manchester United fan now? Fred and Diogo Dalot’s deals have been completed today and there will be more to come in the coming days.
Everything points towards a great unit at the Old Trafford as the content up ahead gives updates on some Real Madrid players, an Atleti player, a Sevilla player, Fellaini and some more.
So without building more suspense, here’s what’s in the buzz about the Red Devils.
#5 Rivaldo backs Fred to succeed
Brazil legend Rivaldo has backed Manchester United-bound Fred to be a great signing for the Red Devils but warned that it will take a while for him to adapt to the Premier League.
"He is a wonderful player," Rivaldo said.
"Like any other player when you move to a new country, he will need a little bit of time to adapt.
"But when you are a good player and a brilliant midfielder like he is, he is going to do well and he is going to be good for Manchester United and they will be good for him."
Meanwhile, Evening Standard believes that Manchester United are confident of landing Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld at Old Trafford, in a deal that could be worth north of £55 million.
Another defender that is on his way to the Theatre of Dreams is teenager Diogo Dalot of Porto. The youngster's signing has been confirmed as he claimed that he couldn’t turn down the chance of joining the Red Devils.
“Joining Manchester United is an unbelievable opportunity for me. I have grown up in Porto’s academy and I am so thankful for everything they have done for me.
“But the chance of coming to the biggest club in the world is something I just couldn’t turn down.
“I’m excited about working with Jose Mourinho and learning everything I can from such a successful coach. I am looking forward to playing alongside the fantastic players in the squad.”
In other news, Marouane Fellaini might be on his way out of Manchester United as Arsenal are eying to tie up the midfielder on a free transfer in the summer, according to the Mirror.
#4 Martial on the way out
Anthony Martial was signed by Manchester United with a lot of expectations placed on his shoulders. After all, back then, he was the most expensive teenager in the world – a record which was broken by his fellow Monaco product, Kylian Mbappe.
As a result, there is a chance that he might move out of the Old Trafford with Tottenham Hotspur lingering around for his signature. According to the latest odds at Coral, Spurs are 5-2 to land the Frenchman while Juventus have odds of 4-1.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have long been linked with Caglar Soyuncu. But it seems as though Liverpool and Manchester United have also been credited with an interest for the Freiburg star by Mirror.
#3 City and United battling for Griezmann
For a long time in the transfer rumour mill, Marco Asensio has been linked with a move out of Madrid – and, more specifically, to the Premier League. Don Balon continue those links as they believe that Asensio is wanted by Manchester City.
They, however, also add that the Etihad outfit isn’t the only one connected to him as Chelsea, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United have been credited with an interest for the player who will leave should Neymar join.
Meanwhile, Antoine Griezmann to Barcelona was all done and dusted until that changed today. According to Diario Gol, both Manchester City and Manchester United are interested in the Frenchman, but he might prefer to live in Spain rather than move abroad to England.
#2 Mourinho targetting two defenders
Manchester United have only just confirmed the signing of young right-back Diogo Dalot. There are also rumours of them completing a deal for Toby Alderweireld before the summer ends, as written in the first slide.
However, two more defenders from La Liga have been linked to Manchester United today. Apparently, according to L’Equipe, the Red Devils are going to provide Barcelona with a tough competition over the signature of Clement Lenglet, who has a release clause of just €35 million.
Meanwhile, Raphael Varane is a player that Jose Mourinho adores and according to the yellow ink of Don Balon, the Portuguese is planning to refurbish his defence with the signing of the Frenchman, who has a release clause of €200 million.
#1 Sanchez angered by Mourinho
How? Well, just think about it a little bit and you might get it. What? Because Ronaldo and Sanchez basically play the same role? No, no, well that makes sense, but no.
Think a little more. Okay, let me just tell you: both of them wear the same shirt number – the No. 7 – and Jose Mourinho plans to give it to Cristiano Ronaldo after signing him.
This is something that makes Alexis Sanchez unhappy as he is also donning the No.7 for many years now (including his previous clubs), say Don Balon.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo has set the timeline for the announcement of his future. According to another report from Don Balon, Ronaldo will announce his decision on whether to leave or stay at Madrid within two weeks from the end of the World Cup.
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