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Hello and welcome to the Manchester United transfer roundup for the day! Another hectic day in the window beckons as the Red Devils have a number of stories that surround them.
They might have started the window with a bang but have quietened down over the last few weeks. However, the rumours never stay down as here are some of the biggest stories of the day surrounding the Red Devils…
#5 Perisic and Darmian news
Ivan Perisic’s performance at the World Cup has made him somewhat of a national hero with Croatia, despite the fact that it was his extended arm that saw France being awarded a penalty from which they scored their second goal.
It might have undone the great goal that he scored some minutes prior, but Perisic’s importance in Croatia’s run to the final can’t be overstated. Mourinho is a huge fan of the player as he is not only a good player technically but also works very hard for his team – an asset that the Portuguese loves to have in an attacking player.
And according to former Arsenal ace Stewart Robson, Perisic will be a great signing for the Old Trafford outfit. Robson thinks that Sanchez wasn’t impressive in the last season and that Perisic’s performances at the World Cup should make the Red Devils go for him again.
"Alexis Sanchez plays in his position," Robson said. "He [Sanchez] didn’t do particularly well last season.
"Perisic, there was talk about him going to Manchester United last year.
"I think he had a good enough World Cup for Manchester United to be interested again.
"I think he will go to United and he will be a hit."
Meanwhile, Matteo Darmian is perhaps on his way out of the club as his agent has confirmed that they are in advance negotiations with Juventus over the player.
“Progressing very well,” his agent said. “We’re at an advanced stage with Juventus.”
Darmian hasn’t been able to stamp himself as a regular first-team member at the Old Trafford and it only makes sense for him to leave right now.
#4 Reports from the Independent
So this report from Independent presents a plethora of stories regarding some of the players linked with Manchester United. According to the report, the Red Devils are looking to rejuvenate their summer by pursuing deals for Bayern duo Thiago Alcantara and Robert Lewandowski.
The Bavarians are apparently open to selling the pair and United have the resources to pull off the deal. The report further adds that executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is keen on signing Gareth Bale from Real but Lopetegui’s decision is what matters the most.
Meanwhile, talks with Spurs for Alderweireld have come to a halt due to the Lilywhites’ high-price on the player. Also, Jose Mourinho will wait to see how Luke Shaw performs in the pre-season before deciding on making a move for Alex Sandro.
#3 Reports from Italian media
Mourinho’s admiration of Ivan Perisic isn’t new as the Portuguese wanted to sign the forward last year itself. However, the Red Devils couldn’t sign him last summer but they could finally make the Croat join Manchester United this summer.
According to FC Inter News, Inter would be willing to sell the Croat for €80 million this summer but there is no club willing to pay that much for him.
Meanwhile, Corriere dello Sport, via Inside Futbol, say that Lazio have dropped their asking price for their superstar Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. They initially wanted €150 million for the midfielder but have dropped it to €120 million, with Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United interested in the player.
#2 Bonucci attracting interest from elsewhere in Europe
Jose Mourinho wants centre-backs at his club. This has been doing the rounds for so long that you could be forgiven for considering this as a fact. One of the defenders that he has targeted is Leonardo Bonucci.
However, it seems as though Real Madrid have dived in to make a move for the former Juventus defender as the club wants to give Sergio Ramos a strong partner in defence.
According to Don Balon, Florentino Perez has accelerated the deal to bring Bonucci to the Bernabeu as he is a part of the €300 million worth of signings that the construction magnate wants to make at the club.
#1 Pogba and Arnautovic dossiers
Paul Pogba to Barcelona seems to be gaining a lot of traction as according to Don Balon, Barca have accelerated their attempts to sign the former Juventus midfielder from Manchester United.
Apparently, Pogba is crazy to leave the Old Trafford outfit and wants to join Barca. Manchester United, meanwhile, want £150 million for their star midfielder.
Read more: 5 Big Transfers that Could Happen Before the Summer Window Closes
Finally, another player that Manchester United are interested in is Marko Arnautovic and according to this report from talkSPORT, West Ham could sell their star player this summer.
