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Hello and welcome to the Manchester United transfer roundup for the day! Another cracking day in the rumour mill for the Red Devils as they have once again been linked with some star players.
So without further ado, let’s begin!
#5 Update on Bonucci + De Gea
AC Milan signed Leonardo Bonucci from Juventus last summer in a move that shocked quite a few in the football fraternity. A year later, the Italian club are facing some serious approach for their prized defender - both from England and Italy.
According to Serie A transfer pundit David Amoyal, Milan want to keep Bonucci because they paid a lot of money for the defender last summer and that the only advantage they get from selling the former Juventus defender is that they save some money in wages.
“Today Milan’s executive director finally clarified the ownership situation,” he said.
“One thing he said was they are committed to keeping Bonucci because Milan paid so much for Bonucci just last summer, it’s hard to turn a big profit on him because they haven’t amortised that much of his transfer fee but the advantage of moving Bonucci is saving on the wages.”
He also added that while Manchester United could certainly afford the defender, Paris Saint-Germain are the favourites to land the Italian because Gianluigi Buffon – who is set to move to the French giants – and Bonucci share a great relationship and also the fact that many Serie A stars have gone to Paris at some point in the near past.
“Manchester United could certainly afford him, but I think PSG could make a strong push.
“(Incoming goalkeeper Gianluigi) Buffon and Bonucci still have a very strong relationship.
“We know Bonucci wanted to stay in Italy for family reasons (last summer)
“Manchester isn’t that much further than Paris, but there’s a long tradition of Italian and Serie A players being there (in Paris).
“If Bonucci is sold, I would probably say PSG but let’s see if it happens.”
Meanwhile, Diario Gol believe that David De Gea was on the top of Florentino Perez’s list but after his horrendous performances in the World Cup with Spain, the construction magnate has decided to drop his interest and move on to other goalkeepers.
#4 Nabil Fekir in demand
After a great season with Lyon, Nabil Fekir is a wanted man as Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool – who almost signed him before the World Cup – are interested in bringing the Frenchman to England.
His coach at Lyon Bruno Genesio, meanwhile, has admitted that he does have offers to leave the club but wants the Frenchman to stay because it will help the team a lot.
"If there is a possibility like with Liverpool, Nabil will certainly seize the opportunity, once both parties agree," Genesio said.
"I am working under the assumption that [Fekir] will stay with us. He wants to take the next step.
"The president has offered him the chance to leave. We will see after the World Cup. If Nabil is here, it makes my job easier.
"I would be happy to keep him. I think that he is looking at two possibilities: to stay to play the Champions’ League with us or to leave to join a bigger club.”
#3 Mario Mandzukic
The archetypical Mourinho forward is someone who not only scores goals when presented with the chance but is also a player who harasses the life out of the opposing defenders with constant pressing.
And if the forward tracks back to defend, then Mourinho will absolutely give his life for that attacker. In the current scope of football, Mario Mandzukic is a player who always helps out his team-mates by defending.
According to Alfredo Pedulla, the former Atletico Madrid forward will speak to Juventus after the conclusion of the World Cup. They report that if the Croat wants to leave, Juve would be open to selling him with Manchester United interested in him.
#2 Gareth Bale
While the Welshman might not be an attacker who defends as much as Mario Mandzukic does, Mourinho seems to be a fan of the former Tottenham star. Last summer, he openly admitted to wanting to sign him should Madrid be interested in selling.
His dream could come true this time if this report from Don Balon is to be believed. The report claims that Gareth Bale will leave Madrid and he desires to play for the Red Devils next summer.
However, Spurs seem to close to signing him since they are willing to break through the €100 million barrier and also give incentives to bring back the prodigal son.
As a result, Gareth Bale is closer to London than to Manchester.
#1 Cristiano Ronaldo
The internet went into a frenzy last night when it was claimed that Real Madrid had agreed to sell Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus this summer. And now, Marca report that the Portugal captain is looking for a house in Turin.
The Portuguese has fond memories of the Italian giants as Juve fans won his heart when they gave him a standing ovation after he scored from a bicycle kick against Buffon.
However, another report from Don Balon makes a different claim. It claims that Florentino Perez doesn’t want to become a villain by selling the superstar and is instead willing to offer him what Juve have - €30 million-per-year – and keep him at the club.
