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Hello and welcome back to the Manchester United Transfer News round-up for 3rd June 2019. We are back with the top transfer stories of the day involving Manchester United and here are our top five picks for today.
Also Read: Manchester United Transfer News: June 2, 2019
#5 PSG join race to sign Romelu Lukaku
We start today's segment with more news of Romelu Lukaku's imminent departure from Old Trafford. We revealed previously in this segment that the Belgian was no longer in Solskjaer's plans and United were open to selling their No. 9. Lukaku endured a disappointing end to the season, spending most of his time on the bench as a back up to Rashford. On the few occasions that he did get a chance, he failed to impress. Solskjaer seems to have made his mind up regarding Lukaku's future, as the Norwegian is in the market for a new attacker.
Inter Milan had surfaced as the Belgian's most probable destination and the appointment of Antonio Conte had further added fuel to those rumours. However, the Italian manager has denied that an agreement between the player and the club is in place, which has opened up the space for other clubs to get involved.
The Express reports that Paris Saint Germain have entered the race for the Belgian's signature. This is because they are resigned to losing their star striker Edinson Cavani this season. The Uruguayan is reportedly on his way to Atletico Madrid and PSG have found his replacement in Lukaku.
We reported earlier in this segment that United are aiming to recoup at least £80m of the £90m they paid to Everton for the Belgian's signature. And even though Inter Milan are genuinely interested in Lukaku, they are reluctant to pay such a huge sum for him. This is where PSG's interest will delight United. However, the Ligue 1 Champions are themselves looking to be within Financial Fair Play regulations and hoping that an agreement can be settled for less.
The Belgian himself prefers a move to Serie A, openly stating previously that he would one day like to play in Italy. Now it looks like Lukaku could play at a new club next season, but whether that will be in France or in Italy, only time will tell.
#4 United monitoring £30m Tottenham Right back
The Daily Mail reports that Manchester United are currently monitoring Tottenham's English right back Kieran Trippier. Solskjaer is reportedly on the look out for a new right back, as he prepares to bolster his squad ahead of the new season. Antonio Valencia has left the club and Darmian and Young have both failed to impress the Norwegian. That leaves United with only young Dalot for the right back position
Solskjaer had already identified Aaron Wan-Bissaka of Crystal Palace as his first priority for the position. However, United have been stunned by Palace's evaluation of the Englishman and are reportedly looking at cheaper alternatives. And Trippier was one of the options that the Red Devils were considering. But United now fear that they will be priced out of a move for the Tottenham Right back by club Chairman Daniel Levy, who has a reputation of being a shrewd negotiator.
Reports say that Levy wants more than £30m for the 28 year old, a price that United are unwilling to pay. We revealed in this segment yesterday that PSG right back Thomas Meunier is very close to becoming Solskjaer's first signing of the summer, so United might not be tempted to fall for Levy's negotiations in the Trippier deal.
#3 Nani wants World Class players at Old Trafford
United's disastrous campaign has saddened former players and fans alike and now a prominent member of United's last Premier League winning team has spoken about ringing the changes at Old Trafford. Former United winger Nani has urged the Red Devils to invest in World Class talents this season, in order to bring back the glory days.
Speaking to Omnisport, he had this to say
United need more world-class players. Change something, attitude on the pitch.
He was reminiscent of his playing days at United under Sir Alex Ferguson, remembering how his team had a desire on the pitch that drove them to glory. He then went on to highlight the problem with United right now.
As a team, they are not a strong team. They must know that. Obviously, it's still a young team too and maybe the club need to sign some top, experienced players to keep United among the best clubs in the world.
However, the Portuguese backed Solskjaer to guide his club back to success.
He's been there in the past
Obviously he has a different role now but he knows the mentality and how the club achieved what they have.
But he has some good stuff to show the players, to change the mentality, to take them on the right way to fight for all the competitions.
#2 Solskjaer urged to build team around Pogba
Harry Redknapp wants Solskjaer to build his team around Paul Pogba, as he has revealed in a chat with MEN Sport.
I think the boy's a real good player but he needs the right players with him and he needs to know what his role is in the team.
If you've got a player with his talent, you have to build the team a little bit around him by making sure you've got the right people around him to get the best out of him.
You saw that [his talent] at Juventus. He played in a World Cup-winning team. I think they've got to get the best out of him
It's up to Man United now to bring the right players in to play with him and to make sure he's on board.
We revealed yesterday that Real Madrid are desperate to bring the Frenchman to the Santiago Bernabeu and are willing to offer as many as three players in a swap deal. However, Solskjaer has always spoken about his desire to build a team around Pogba and now Redknapp has backed that idea. Only time will tell if United will be able to hold on to the Frenchman and if he will finally do justice to his talent at Old Trafford.
#1 United eyeing £60m French combative midfielder
Today's top story of the day involves another midfielder linked to the Red Devils. The Express reports that United are monitoring Lyon's French midfielder, Ndombele. However, they are not the only clubs interested in the Frenchman. Pep Guardiola has reportedly identified Ndombele as the next Fernandinho, while Pochettino is also eager to bring the midfielder to Tottenham. Apart from the Premier League sides, Juventus and PSG are also interested in the Frenchman.
Ndombele partnered Pogba in the midfield in Sunday's friendly game against Bolivia, which the European nation won 2-0. The two of them worked very well together, which prompted many to note that they could repeat the performances at club level as well. And the player himself has hinted that his future is not sorted as of yet. Speaking to Frenchman Newspaper Le Progres, this is what he had to say:
As I told my agents and the club, I'm not fixed yet, I did not make a decision
Of course I could see myself staying with Lyon, the club will be in the Champions League.
But I've not asked the question to stay or not and I've not spoken with the new staff
United have not qualified for the Champions League next season, so it clearly puts them in the backfoot in any negotiations. As such, it remains to be seen if they can coax Ndombele, who will be the perfect partner for Pogba and could cost around £60m, to make the move.
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