Manchester United transfer news: €60m bid for Brazilian rejected, Juventus want United forward, and more - 24th December 2018

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Ole Gunnar Solksjaer has had a flying start to his career at Manchester United following their 5-1 thrashing of Cardiff City on the weekend. The massive win has brought with it a fresh ray of hope in the hearts of the United faithful who are now confident of exciting times that lie ahead.

As we inch closer to January, United's name in the papers is also becoming more and more frequent, given their links to a number of players.

On that note, let's have a look at the top stories concerning Manchester United today.

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#1 United lay down conditions for Solksjaer's transfer needs

Ole Gunnar Solksjaer can make signings - only if he adheres to the hierarchy's conditions

Ole Gunnar Solksjaer only recently confirmed that he will 'have a say' in Manchester United's transfer plans for January this season. The board has agreed to back him in the market when the transfer window flings open next open, but they will do so only if the Norweigan tactician fulfills either one of their two conditions.

The United hierarchy has agreed to lend their full support to Solksjaer in the transfer market, if and only if he sells players or decides to buy free agents. The club seems to be saving cash by spending as moderately as possible, given their hunt for a new full-time manager next season.

The Red Devils will be looking to rope in a world class defender to add steel to their shaky defense - a requirement that tops their list of priorities in January. It remains to be seen how Solksjaer plans to get his wishes fulfilled as the transfer window opens next month.

#2 Juventus reject €60m bid for Douglas Costa

Juventus have rejected United's advances for Douglas Costa

Manchester United have their share of problems to take care about, much like any other club in Europe. The English outfit is currently in the market for a world-class defender but also need a proper right winger to plug the gaps in their attack.

The Red Devils have been linked with Juventus' Douglas Costa on a number of occasions, but it seems they will require a lot more effort to bring the Brazilian to Old Trafford.

According to Calciomercato as cited by Manchester Evening News, the Bianconeri have spurned United's advances with a €60m bid for Costa. It is said that Juventus director is unsatisfied by the magnitude of money the Red Devils are willing to offer for the 28-year-old right winger.

Costa returned to Juventus following a loan move to Bayern Munich last season. However, he has been restricted to the fringes, having made only 12 appearances in the Serie A, due to the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo.

#3 Juventus want Romelu Lukaku

Juventus are interested in signing Romelu Lukaku

Juventus have taken a new liking for Manchester United players in the recent months. The Bianconeri have been linked with a number of Red Devils stars such as Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial, and it seems their interests just don't end there itself.

According to Calciomercato, Juventus are now said to be interested in signing Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian, who arrived at Old Trafford from Everton for a hefty fee, has had a torrid second year following a fine debut season with the club. The 25-year-old has netted only 6 times in 21 appearances for the club across all the competitions and is already being linked with a move out of the club.

Juventus are ready to offer Lukaku an escape route out of the Premier League. They view him as a long-term replacement for 32-year-old forward Mario Mandzukic.

It remains to be seen if United agree to part ways with their striker, should Juve table the right offer for him in January.