Manchester United set to beat City for the signature of €100m Portuguese Star, Solskjaer wants to sign 3 attacking players this summer and more Manchester United Transfer News: June 1, 2019

Hello and welcome back to the Manchester United Transfer News round-up for 31st May 2019. We are back with the top transfer stories of the day involving Manchester United and here are our top five picks for today.

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#5 United set huge price for Romelu Lukaku

Manchester United have set a huge price for Lukaku

We start today's segment with more news regarding Romelu Lukaku's impending transfer to the Serie A. With Inter Milan confirming the appointment of Antonio Conte as their new manager, one can expect things to catch pace now. The Italian reportedly has made Lukaku his number one signing and the Belgian himself is open to the move.

We revealed on 28th May that Lukaku had agreed personal terms with Inter Milan, and a deal between the clubs was pending. We had also highlighted that the biggest constraint to the deal was United's evaluation of the striker and the latest news suggests the same.

According to The Times, Manchester United have set a huge asking price for their Belgian striker. The Red Devils had paid £75m for his signature at the start of the 2017/18 campaign, but due to the add-ons in that deal, that amount has touched around £90m. As such, United are now looking to retrieve as much as possible from his sale and have set an £80m price tag to their man. Considering that the Belgian is still only 26 years old and has a proven record at both club and international level, the Red Devils feel that their evaluation of the striker is justified.

Lukaku had a decent first season, before falling out of favor under Solskjaer since the Norwegian's appointment in the 2018/19 season. The United manager is already on the lookout for a new striker this summer but is open to using Rashford as his first choice attacker.

United's asking price for Lukaku could pose a threat to the completion of the deal, as Inter might not be willing to fish out such a huge amount for their target. Lukaku had himself expressed concerns that Inter might be priced away from the deal. However, the Serie A side could be interested in a cash plus player deal too, so one can expect to hear a lot more about this saga in the next few days.

#4 Mexican winger hints at snubbing United

Hirving Lozano wants Champions League Football next season

Manchester United fans will not like this. The Metro reports that Hirving Lozano is ready to snub a move to the Premier League giants because he is looking to play Champions League football next season. The Mexican was fantastic for his club PSV Eindhoven, scoring 19 goals and picking up 9 assists from 36 games in all competitions for the Dutch side, which made him a target for the Red Devils. Lozano has expressed a desire to leave PSV this summer but has also stated that he wants to play in the Champions League.

It (The Champions League) is the stage that I aspire to be on, it’s also necessary to become a better footballer.

It’s important for me to play against the best footballers in the world.

Manchester United finished 6th in the Premier League and will not be playing in the Champions League next season. Now it looks like that could have a huge impact on their summer. For now, the United fans can all but forget about seeing Lozano in their team next season.

#3 United board ready to ignore Solskjaer's decision on Tottenham defender

United are the front runners for the signature of Alderweireld

Another day, another story about Manchester United's quest for a new center-back. The Metro reports the United board are willing to ignore Solskjaer's decision on Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld. After failing to make significant developments in his pursuit of a centre-back so far, Solskjaer had apparently had a change of heart and was willing to settle for the men at his disposal. He had even decided against opting for Alderweireld, who had been a long term United target.

But it now seems that the United board are ready to ignore Solskjaer's decision and bid for the Belgian defender, who will be available for just £25m. This is because the club hierarchy understands that a player of his caliber is rarely available in such an affordable deal. Alderweireld represents a great value for money and at 30 years old, still has a few good seasons in him, which is why United are ready to bring him to Old Trafford.

Now it remains to be seen if Solskjaer, who is reportedly a fan of the player, is willing to invest in the Belgian.

#2 Solskjaer wants to sign 3 attacking players this summer

Solskjaer wants to make at least 3 new attacking additions to his team

While the world cannot get enough of United and center backs, here is refreshing news. The Express reports that Solskjaer is looking to make three attacking additions to his squad this summer, as he aims to get his side back to their glory days. United have already set their eyes on Daniel James,who is set to join the Red Devils from Swansea in the next month.

However, he will not be the only attacking addition to this team in the summer. Solskjaer reportedly has two more players in his mind, who the Norwegian thinks can fit into his style of play. One of them is Nicolas Pepe, the Lille winger, and the other is Steven Bergwijn of PSV.

Pepe has enjoyed fantastic season with the Ligue 1 side, scoring 23 goals and registering 11 assists from 40 games in all competitions for Lille. Bergwijn, on the other hand, has been equally impressive for PSV Eindhoven, scoring 14 goals and registering 13 assists from 39 games in all competitions. If the Red Devils do manage to get all three by the end of the summer, Solskjaer, and United fans, will be extremely pleased.

#1 Manchester United set to beat City for the signature of €100m Portuguese Star

Fernandes could be a Manchester United player in the next

The biggest news of the day is that Manchester United are all set to challenge Manchester City in the pursuit of Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes, according to the Portuguese news outlet, A Bola. The 24-year-old midfielder has enjoyed a fantastic season, scoring 28 goals from 48 games, and also picking up 14 assists. He was reportedly on the radar of Guardiola but now reports have emerged that United are ready to overtake City for his signature.

Sporting are open to selling their star player, who has a €100m release clause in his contract. However, neither of the two Premier League sides are willing to match that evaluation. City have reportedly submitted a bid of €55m and are even ready to add a player in the deal.

However, reports now suggest that United are willing to offer as much as €70-80m, which could see the Portuguese star arrive in Old Trafford. Solskjaer is desperate to add a midfielder this summer and United are looking to complete the deal within next week.

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