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Hello and welcome to the Manchester United transfer roundup for the day. One hell of a day has gone by as Spain have sacked Julen Lopetegui a day before the World Cup begins.
What does this have to do with Manchester United, you ask? Probably nothing, but the fact that the Spaniard will now coach Real Madrid means that he will be heavily included in the transfers – and this is where the ends meet.
Today, we have some updates regarding Real Madrid duo, David De Gea, Toby Alderweireld, Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw and some more.
So without further ado, let’s begin!
#5 The words
It has become a common trait of Real Madrid being linked with David De Gea almost every window. This one is also no different as the Galacticos are reportedly once again trying to lure him to the Bernabeu.
De Gea, however, claimed that he is happy at the Old Trafford, but also suggested that he wants to win trophies – like every other player – opening the door towards a potential move.
He said: “I don't think Florentino Perez has my number. I don't know if I'll be the goalkeeper at Real Madrid.
“What I do know is that I'm very happy in Manchester. What I want is to win titles, like every other player.
“There's no lacking in winning titles there (Manchester United), we have to improve.
“We are a big club, we are not here to take second place. We have to improve and make this club great.”
Meanwhile, Toby Alderweireld, who has been linked with a move to the Old Trafford outfit, stated that he is completely open to staying at Tottenham Hotspur but doesn’t know what is going to happen in the summer.
"Yeah, why not? I have two years left on my contract. I don't know what is going to happen," he said.
Jose Mourinho has been interested in the Belgian for a while now and given that he is focusing on strengthening his defence, it is likely that he will sign a centre-half after an indifferent season for Lindelof, who was bought last summer amid much expectations.
#4 The departures
Saying goodbye is perhaps the hardest thing, isn’t it? Well, sometimes you have to say it in order to grow from a seed to a big tree. (This pointless philosophy was brought to you to bring out the following:) And it seems as though Anthony Martial is the seed that wants to grow as he has been linked with a move away from the club.
The Frenchman hasn’t been able to stamp him as an indispensable member in Jose Mourinho’s squad and might have to move in order to progress. Spurs have been linked with a move and according to odds at Coral, the North Londoners are 2/1 favourites to land him.
Meanwhile, Fenerbahce’s sporting director Damien Comolli, who has been recently appointed by the Turkish giants, is set to hold talks with Manchester United representatives for Luke Shaw – reveal Turkish-Football.
#3 Mbappe competition and Rose
Just yesterday, Manchester United were linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe. The French club face an economic problem, which may have to make them sell the young star and United could make a coup.
Meanwhile, Don Balon add that new Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui wants the club to go all-guns-blazing for the former Monaco star. He is apparently a huge fan of Mbappe and prefers him over Neymar due to his age and talent.
Finally, the Red Devils have decided to ditch their plans about signing Danny Rose since he is no longer a priority for the Portuguese manager, according to this report from the Mirror.
#2 Cristiano Ronaldo
Ever since his admission about the possibility of leaving Real Madrid, there have been several rumours linking him with a move out of Madrid.
And now, Diario Gol claim that the Portugal captain is open to leaving the club and has the gaze of FIVE clubs, with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United holding the prominent interest.
They quote a price of £150 million for the Portuguese, but then this other report from Don Balon states that the Red Devils will only pay £60 million for the Portugal star – which is way off Madrid’s valuation of £150 million.
Diario Gol’s report, meanwhile, adds that Perez could ask for De Gea in return for the number 7.
#1 Verratti and Bale
Despite stating in March that he dreams of winning trophies with Paris Saint-German, Marco Verratti has once again been linked with a move away from the French giants with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus interested in him.
According to CalcioMercato, Marco Verratti’s agent Mino Raiola is negotiating with top European clubs for the Italian. Barcelona have already said no while Manchester are still considering it. Real Madrid, meanwhile, have kept the door open.
The door is also ajar for Gareth Bale to leave if this report from Diario Gol is to be believed. Sergio Ramos has informed new Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui to sell Gareth Bale due to his poor attitude while on the bench this season. Both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with him.
