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Hello and welcome to the Manchester United transfer roundup for the day. This is getting way too exciting for the Red Devils in the transfer market as they are almost always linked with several players each day in the transfer market.
Today has been no different as the most popular club in the world are an easy target for the media to link players with. Summarising the content up ahead, the Old Trafford outfit have been linked with no less than 8 players.
So without beating the bush any further, here they are!
#5 The Milinkovic-Savic debate
Jose Mourinho made it absolutely clear this season that he needed a midfielder that can control the centre of the pitch with his commanding presence. While Michael Carrick may not have been considered in a very high regard during his career, his absence in Manchester United’s midfield has left a gaping hole - and a late epiphany about his importance - which no one has filled yet.
As a result, United have been linked with a plethora of midfielders and one of the most frequently connected to them is Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. After finishing a great season with Lazio, the midfielder is being pursued by the Theatre of Dreams and according to Il Bianconero, Manchester United have seen their bid for the Serbian rejected by the Italian outfit.
The report adds that the first assault for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s signature was made by the Red Devils with a €91 million + €15 million add-ons + 10% windfall from future sale. Lazio have, however, rejected this bid as perhaps they want more for him.
This might sound like a bad news for the United fans but it doesn’t end here. According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, even Juventus have made a bid for him, opening with a €80 million offer for the Serbian.
Lazio have, obviously, rejected that offer as they seek to fetch at least €120-130 from his sale. They also add that Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United are the other two clubs vying for his coveted signature.
#4 Been linked with more difficultly-named players
It seems as though the trend at Manchester United now is to sign players with tongue twisters for names as Aleksandr Golovin has been touted with a move to the Red Devils.
According to an exclusive from The Sun, Golovin was scouted by the Red Devils during Russia’s loss to Austria. He is also said to be available for as little as £15 million in this summer and could be a decent replacement for Juan Mata.
Meanwhile, Manchester United and Manchester City have been credited with a link with Milan Skriniar of Inter. The defender had a wonderful season with the Italian outfit and, according to Corriere dello Sport via The Sun, both Manchester United and Manchester City have made £53 million bids for him – and they were both rejected.
#3 The want for Dalot and betting
Diogo Dalot is a man that was recently reported to be the first signing for Manchester United for next season. As it turns out, it could very well go on to be the case as the Porto man is apparently near to completing his transfer, say Daily Mail.
Dalot, who is currently under treatment for his meniscus injury, is touted to complete a medical with the Red Devils next week and seal his move for a reported fee of £17.4 million.
In the betting zone, there have been some revelations with Watford’s Richarlison. According to Betfair and Paddy Power, Chelsea are the most favourites to sign him with odds of 7/2, while Man United are a close second with odds of 4/1.
#2 Cristiano Ronaldo
And here we are, Don Balon have come up with their blockbuster rumour as they claim that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to escape to Manchester United as the Portuguese wants to reunite with his old coach and at his old club.
Jorge Mendes has been negotiating a deal that sees Ronaldo fly back to England and it could cost United up to €170 million. They also add that one of David De Gea or Paul Pogba could join the deal in a move that will see one of them go to the Bernabeu.
It should be noted that this rumour comes right after Cristiano Ronaldo stated that he will talk with his agent regarding his future at the club, in what sounded more like him announcing his departure if he doesn’t get what he wants.
#1 Bale and Varane
To conclude this slideshow, we complete a hattrick of Real Madrid players being linked to the Old Trafford outfit. We will first start with Bale. Like Cristiano Ronaldo, he also indirectly implied that if something doesn’t go his way – in Bale’s case, more playing time – then he will talk to his agent and make a decision on his Madrid future.
And according to ESPN, Manchester United are waiting for a response from Madrid regarding the availability of Gareth Bale. The Welshman, the report adds, ideally wants to stay at the club should be given assurance about more playing time.
Meanwhile, Don Balon echo ESPN’s claims as they also believe that United want Gareth Bale. They, however, add another player in United’s wishlist as Raphael Varane, who has a €200 million release clause, is also a player that Mourinho likes.
