Matthijs de Ligt drops major hint about his future, Red Devils submit €120m bid for Joao Felix and more Manchester United Transfer News: June 2, 2019

#2 Manchester United have submitted a €120m bid for Joao Felix

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Only yesterday we reported that United are willing to fight it out with their noisy neighbours for the signature of the Portuguese rising star. Now, reports are emerging that United are one of four clubs who have submitted a bid for Joao Felix. Don't hold your breathe though, because City are also among the four. The other two clubs have not been disclosed yet.

While at least one offer is beyond the player’s €120m release clause, there are multiple bids close to it. However, Sporting are currently interested in one deal which might not involve a lot of money but allows Felix to play in Lisbon for the next season and make the move in 2020.

The details of the offers are not known. However, Marca had earlier reported that Real Madrid had offered €80m for the Portuguese and were willing to let him stay on loan for another season with his home club.

A decision is yet to be taken, and things are getting pretty interesting as we enter June. Now it remains to be seen if Solskjaer will be successful in pricing the youngster away from Lisbon.

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