Manchester United transfer news: Mourinho willing to swap Pogba for midfielder with €125 million release clause and more - June 22, 2018

Hello and welcome to the Manchester United transfer roundup for the day! We may be going through some quiet days in the rumour mill for Manchester United but even then, there are more than five stories related to the Red Devils.

That is the power of the Old Trafford outfit as they are hell bent to get one over Manchester City next season – which is why they will need some new great signings to accomplish it.

So, without further ado, let’s begin!

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#5 Fred speaks about United move

Manchester United have completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk. The Brazil international was long-linked to the Red Devils and his move was finally made official yesterday.

After signing for the Theatre of Dreams, the midfielder spoke of his joy at being able to represent a club that holds such a magnitude in the world of football. The Brazilian revealed that he is excited to play for the club that means only greatness.

In his first interview since the transfer, Fred had this to say to Manutd.com: “I’m really happy,” he said. “I’m so happy to be here and to have the opportunity to play for this club. It’s a huge club with great history and it’s a real honour to perform for United. I’m just so happy to have completed the transfer and now look forward to playing for the club.

“Manchester United, as I say, is a huge club. When I was young, it was a name I used to hear and it was a name I used to see on computer games and I used to play with the team. For me, Manchester United means greatness.”

Meanwhile, Sami Khedira has been linked with a move to the Premier League with archrivals Manchester United and Liverpool credited with an interest for the midfielder.

He, however, gave an update about his future, stating that he is content with life in Turin.

“I am happy at Juventus”, he said.

“We signed Emre Can and I know him very well. I think he will be a great addition for Juve. He will settle in well, I am sure about that.”

#4 Skriniar and Willian

Mou's favourite

Manchester United’s interest for Milan Skriniar has been well documented for a while now. The Inter defender, however, spoke of his happiness at Inter rejecting a bid from the Red Devils for the defender.

“Manchester United? I heard from them and it made me proud,” he said.

“But I’m even happier that Inter decided to reject it and that they believe so much in me.”

Meanwhile, a report from Manchester Evening News claims that Manchester United are “encouraged” in their race to sign Willian since the North London outfit will have to balance their books.

It was earlier reported that Chelsea might not want to sell to rivals but may now have their hands tied as they need to raise funds as they have only £50-60 million to spend this summer.

#3 United in the race for Spurs target

Ndombele is wanted by PL giants

According to Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils want to sign a new box-to-box midfielder after only just adding Fred to their ranks. It is being believed that the Red Devils hierarchy want to add an energetic midfielder to their name.

While MEN didn’t mention his name, Le 10 Sport believe that Tanguy Ndombele has attracted the interest of Manchester United. This news comes just a few days after L’Equipe claimed that Tottenham want to do business with Lyon over the midfielder.

#2 Ronaldo and Martial

Ronaldo wanted by 5 clubs

The pursuit of Ronaldo may have taken another fold as the Portugal captain has offers from no less than five clubs. He not only has interest from Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain but also from the likes of Chelsea, Bayern Munich and – wait for it – Tottenham Hotspur.

This is, of course, what Don Balon believe.

Meanwhile, Il Bianconero, via Calcio Mercato, state that Juventus and Manchester United have opened talks over a potential transfer for Tottenham Hotspur transfer target Anthony Martial. The Frenchman’s agent had earlier revealed that his agent wants to leave the club.

#1 Rakitic

Rakitic was sublime

And finally, Rakitic. The Croat midfielder was absolutely sensational against Argentina as he came up with a top-class display against Lionel Messi and co. And now, Don Balon and Diario Gol report the same thing that a certain club from the Premier League is interested in signing the Croatian genius.

Manchester United, obviously. Mourinho is such a big fan of the former Sevilla man that he is willing to let go of a much younger with a potentially higher ceiling than Rakitic: Paul Pogba.

The Portuguese tactician is willing to use Pogba in a swap deal to bring the Camp Nou star to the Old Trafford.