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Hello and welcome back to the Manchester United Transfer News round-up for 27th May 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: May 26, 2019
#5 United and City will lock horns for £53m Juventus full-back
This year's transfer rumours are ripe with news of involving United and Juventus and here's another piece from the same stable. The Daily Mail reports that Juventus are willing to allow right back Joao Cancelo to move this summer and United are closely monitoring the situation. However, add that Manchester City are also in the mix, and it seems that United will have to fight it out with their noisy neighbours for Cancelo's signature.
If the reports are to be believed, there was a rift between the Portuguese and Allegri at the later part of the career, which meant that Cancelo was destined to leave Juventus this summer. However, with the Italian Manager himself vacating the post at the end of the season, the situation is a bit complicated now. But it seems that Juventus are willing to sell the Portuguese, whom they bought for £35m from Valencia in the summer of 2017, if they receive a bid of around £53m.
Cancelo had a decent first season with the Serie A Champions, appearing 33 times, scoring 1 goal and picking up 5 assists. His versatility will suit Solskjaer, as the Portuguese can play, right back, right wing back, left back as well as in midfield. However, it is the right back role that he is most suited for and Cancelo, who turns 25 today, will be a fine fit in the defense for United.
However, Manchester City's involvement in the bidding war could be a cause of concern for United, especially since they have the financial muscle to match United's bids, while the lure of playing for Pep Guardiola is generally too hard to turn down. As of now, though, the odds are in the favour of the Blue half of Manchester, who are considered the favourites to get his signature. United are ready to match City's offer for the Portuguese and things could get pretty interesting soon.
#4 Manchester United target midfielder's release clause revealed
We had revealed in this segment on 21st May that in an interview to BBC, Thomas Partey, the Athletico Madrid Midfielder, had refused to rule out a move out of the club in the summer. The Metro now reports that the Ghanian Midfielder has a release clause of £43.5m.
The stunning information was revealed by Daniel Jimenez, Thomas Partey's agent, who was speaking to Passione. He tried to give a diplomatic response to the rumours surrounding his client's move this summer.
I can reveal that I have not talked to anyone right now, even though Inter Milan are a huge club.
There is a £43.5m release clause in Partey's contract. It is an amount that is too cheap for a player of his calibre.
As of now, we have to wait for the season to end. After that, we shall see.
There have been unconfirmed reports that the Ghanian's representatives have been in touch with an English club for some time, and it is thought that both United and Arsenal are weighing up moves for him. Now that the Serie A is officially over, we can expect a more concrete news some time soon.
#3 United talking to £22m Monaco Midfielder's agent
This one concerns a move with some relevance to the Premier League. With Ander Herrera's departure, Solskjaer is desperate to add another midfielder to his squad. And now, the Mirror reports that United are in talks with Youri Tielemans' agent, hoping to bring to bring the Belgian midfielder to Old Trafford.
Tielemans joined Leicester City on loan from Monaco, for the second half of the season and caught the eye with a string of impressive displays. He appeared just 13 times for the Premier League side, but managed to score 3 goals, while picking up a further 4 assists. The Belgian likes to shoot from distance and can also pick a pass from midfield, making him a fantastic prospect for Solskjaer.
Leicester City Boss Brendon Roger is already a fan, and wants to get a permanent deal for the midfielder. However, with United setting their eyes on the 22 year old, it could be a tough competition for the Foxes ahead. Monaco are willing to offload Tielemans, so this is a deal that could actually go through.
#2 Manchester United considering move for experienced £30m Bayern Center-back
Stories concerning Manchester United and defenders are burning up the headlines this summer, and here's another one for your consideration. The Metro reports that Germany and Bayern Munich defender, Jerome Boateng has been advised to leave Bayern this summer, which has put a lot of clubs in Europe, including Manchester United, under high alert.
The German is no longer the first choice at Bayern and has dropped down the pecking order in recent years. In a recent interview given to BR, Bayern President Uli Hoeness revealed that the Bundesliga giants had made their stance pretty clear to the defender.
As a friend, I would recommend him to leave the club this summer.
He has looked out of place of late, he needs a fresh challenge now.
Interestingly, Boateng turned down an opportunity to join United last summer, preferring instead to force a transfer to PSG. A move never materialized but it wrecked his position at the club. This season, the Red Devils could actually come to his rescue, which does add a sense of irony to the saga. His £118,000 a week salary is a constraint to most suitors, but it is the least of the problems for United.
#1 United get huge Koulibaly update
United fans, look away. Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti has potentially ruled out any move for his star defender, the Metro reports. The Senegalese was apparently Solskjaer's preferred option to solve his defensive woes. United let in a record number of goals this season and the Norwegian has singled out the back four as the one area that needs immediate reinforcements.
However, recent news revealed that United were apparently deterred by Napoli's asking price for Koulibaly. The Senegalese has a £132m release clause in his contract, and it is thought that the club are not willing to release him for a penny less.
If United were still hoping for a coup of sorts, Ancelotti seems to have poured cold water on their hopes. Speaking to Radio Rai at the end of the game against Bologna on Saturday, which ended in a 2-3 defeat, Ancelotti looked in bullish mood when asked about Koulibaly's potential move in the summer
Koulibaly will remain in Naples for the next season
It seems that Solskjaer will have to turn his attention elsewhere to solve his defensive issues.
