Manchester United preparing late bid for Christian Eriksen, Harry Maguire gets advice from Virgil van Dijk, and more Manchester United Transfer News: August 6, 2019

By Deepungsu Pandit

Modified Aug 07, 2019 05:21 GMT

Manchester United are hoping to secure Christian Eriksen's signature before the start of the season

#2 Romelu Lukaku set to stay at Belgium until his future is sorted

Romelu Lukaku is growing increasingly frustrated with his failure to secure a move away from Old Trafford

Romelu Lukaku's horrible summer has shown no signs of a fairy tale ending so far. The Belgian has been desperate for a move out of Old Trafford ever since it was clear that he was no longer the first choice striker under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's system.

Both Inter Milan and Juventus have been vying for his signature, however, nothing concrete has materialized so far. In such a scenario, Lukaku has been training with his former club Anderlecht this week. That has added further fuel to the rumours, however, it is believed that Lukaku has United's consent to train in Belgium.

Sky Sports report that the Belgian will continue to train in his home country until there is clarity regarding his immediate future. Lukaku has not played a single minute in United's preseason this summer and it is understood that the player is determined to leave Old Trafford before the start of the season. However, time is running out for the United No. 9.

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