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Hello and welcome back to the Manchester United Transfer News round-up for 8th 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 7, 2019
#5 Real Madrid offer Gareth Bale as a part of Pogba deal
We start today's segment with more news of Paul Pogba's imminent departure from Manchester United. The Metro reports that Real Madrid are preparing an offer for Manchester United star Paul Pogba, and have included Gareth Bale in the deal to convince United to sell their main star.
The La Liga giants have already signed Eden Hazard from Chelsea this summer, but if reports are to be believed, Zidane is far from finished with his summer business. Pogba has been a prime target of the Real Madrid manager, who is desperate to bring his countryman to the Bernabeu. However, United's reluctance to sell their main man has been the biggest problem in the deal. Real were even willing to offer United 3 player in a player swap deal, however, it did not interest the Red Devils.
However, Real have now decided to take advantage of one of United's weaknesses. Gareth Bale has been a long term target of the Red Devils, yet does not fit into Zidane's plans for next season. As such, Real are ready to offload Bale and use it to their advantage as well.
Having spent big money already this summer on Eder Militao, Luka Jovic and Eden Hazard, Real are reluctant to match United's asking price for Pogba. As such, the Spanish Giants are ready to use Bale as a sweetener for the deal. The Welshman also commands a huge salary at the Bernabeu, which Zidane is ready to clear from the wage bill.
Now everything remains on the hands of Solskjaer, who has to decide if he wants to replace Pogba with Bale. There is no doubt that the Welshman will be a huge upgrade from the current flock at United, but injury concerns and inconsistencies are the inherent risks with this deal. On thing's certain - this story is not over just yet.
#4 Nicolas Pepe to snub Manchester United
Solskjaer's desire to bring in an exciting right winger to Old Trafford this summer might have taken a hit. According to the Metro, Nicolas Pepe, the sensational Lillie winger, is set to snub United for a move to the Bundesliga.
The Ivory Coast International had an exceptional season with Lille, scoring 23 goals and registering 11 assists from 40 goals in all competitions. He is the complete package, fast, skillful and has a great eye for goal, and as such, had apparently caught the eye of Solskjaer.
Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Liverpool were also in the fray for Pepe's signature, however, it now seems that the Bundesliga Champions have stolen a march on the competition. Bayern are desperate to replace their departing legends, Ribery and Robben and are looking for similar players to fit the bill. Along with Pepe, the Bundesliga giants also have their eyes on Mancester City's Leroy Sane, even though pricing him away from the Premier League Champions will not be easy.
However, United seem to be the biggest losers in all these latest developments. Solskjaer must be disappointed at losing out on another of his targets.
#3 United fall behind in race to sign Bruno Fernandes
According to Portuguese News outlet Record, United have fallen behind in their pursuit of their midfield target Bruno Fernandes. Recent reports suggested that United were firmly in the pole position to sign the Portuguese. There were even talks that a meeting between the representatives of the two clubs had been scheduled and the player would be announced next week. However, all that seems to have changed in a matter of days.
It appears that Tottenham Hotspur have now taken the lead in the race to sign Bruno Fernandes. The London club are apparently looking at the Portuguese as the ideal man to replace the outgoing Chriistian Eriksen. Pochettino is desperate to bolster his midfield after a disappointing defeat in the UEFA Champions League final, and sees Fernandes as a valuable addition to his team.
The Portuguese himself is keen on a move to the London side, who can offer him Champions League football. It seems United's failure to secure a top four finish might have cost them another player this summer.
#2 Joao Felix urged to join Manchester United ahead of City
Joao Felix should join Manchester United instead of Manchester City, according to former Tottenham Striker Darren Bent, The Express reports. The Portuguese is one of the hottest properties in world football at the moment and both Manchester clubs, along with Real Madrid, are battling it out for the signature of the 19 year old. All three clubs are apparently willing to meet his release clause, which makes matters pretty interesting. However, Bent feels that Felix would be better of joining United, for one simple reason.
If he wants to go and play football sooner rather than later, go to Manchester United.
If they’re going to start rebuilding, they just signed Dan James, if they go and sign Felix as well he’s going to play. They’re going to sign him to play.
If you go to Manchester City now they’re pretty much set. All of their players are quite young as well.
The only thing you might think is if [Leroy] Sane goes to Bayern Munich, that frees up a little slot there and maybe he can slot in there.
But for me right now it’s where he sees himself. If he wants to hit the ground running right now in this kind of development stage, maybe Manchester United might suit him as we stand right now.
Felix is expected to make a decision on his future after the final of the Nations League.
#1 Solskjaer advised to sign £110m Premier League duo
Solskjaer has been advised by former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol to invest on two Premier League stars, the Express reports. Nicol thinks that Wan-Bissaka and James Maddison would be fantastic additions to the United squad, but does not believe that Solskjaer should opt for Harry Maguire. Speaking to ESPN, he had this to say:
Of all those players [linked to United], there are three that you know what you will probably get
I think Wan Bissaka is going to be a great defender. I think he already is a great defender.
You know what you’re getting from him, that’s what United need.
They need to know what they’re going to get, plus there’s going to be an upside as well.
Same for James Maddison, James Maddison for me would be a great signing.
This guy’s a player, he’s proven quality in the Premier League, you know what you’re getting and you can rely on him.
Harry Maguire on the other hand, he’s a big solid centre-back. But I guess it’s an improvement.
Manchester United have to get to a certain level.
But with Wan Bissaka and Maddison in particular, there’s an upside.
There’s another level for them to go.
Go get them, Solskjaer?
