Manchester United transfer roundup: Barcelona ready to offer €80 million plus Rakitic for Real Madrid target, United's €80 million Serie A target drops Bayern hint and more – August 5, 2018

Hello and welcome to the Manchester United transfer roundup of the day! Today is amongst the craziest days in the transfer window as a lot of updates regarding Manchester United are in the mill today.

So without further ado, let’s begin!

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#5 Yerry Mina is a risk

Manchester United are on the verge of making at least one signing and reports suggest that it could be Toby Alderweireld (more on that later) or Yerry Mina. According to Sky Sports reporter Nick Wright, signing the latter makes sense due to his amazing physicality.

The Colombian stands at 6’5” and is physically imposing – just what Mourinho loves – as Wright stated that Mourinho’s interest in Harry Maguire also suggests that the Portuguese is looking for a centre-back who is great from set-pieces as well.

"Yerry Mina does have strengths - that aerial ability. Jose Mourinho does like physically imposing players throughout his career and that's certainly the case at Manchester United as well," he said.

"Eight of his 11 signings have been 6ft tall and Mina is 6ft 5ins. He certainly ticks that box and he's great from set pieces as well."

"The interest in Maguire as well suggests it's an area Mourinho is looking to strengthen."

"They have scored 21 goals from corners and free-kicks since his appointment. It may sound like a lot but it only puts them 12th among Premier League sides with goals from set pieces."

However, Wright also adds that signing the Colombian after watching his performances at the World Cup is a risk as he only had three good games – and anyone can pull that off.

Wright brought up the fact that Mina struggled whenever he played for Barcelona and that it is incredible as to how a good World Cup can change the fortunes of a player.

"I think he's a risk. It's only six months since Barca paid £10m for him. They only played him four La Liga games in that time," he said.

"One of those games he started was a loss to Levante when he struggled with the pace and movement around him.

"I think it really does go to show what a good World Cup can do for a player. Three goals in three games in Russia and suddenly he's a Manchester United target and suddenly Barca are looking to make a massive profit on him which is kind of incredible.

"The World Cup is just a small sample size those three games. Any player can have a good three games. It's just a huge risk."

#4 Willian to stay?

Staying at Chelsea?

Willian might have irked Maurizio Sarri for reporting late to training at Chelsea, but the Italian has claimed that he has had talks with the Brazilian and is happy with the positive nature of the conversation.

Willian, who has been linked with a move to the Old Trafford, could actually stay at the club – and that is exactly what Sarri claimed while also adding that there is no such thing as a ‘Willian problem’.

"I spoke yesterday with him about him being late, but not his future," he said. "It was a very positive conversation and I am very happy about it. I think there is not a Willian problem.

"Yes, I do [think he will stay]. Very confident."

#3 Perisic drops Bayern hint

Perisic to Bayern?

Three slides in and none of the content in any of them is ought to please the fans of Manchester United. In this one, Ivan Perisic, one of Mourinho’s targets, has spoken over a potential move that could see him join Bayern Munich this summer.

The former Dortmund star stated that Bayern coach Niko Kovac has ‘influenced' him a lot and that if Kovac wants him, he knows where Perisic is. The Croat also added that Champions League football is what matters the most to him.

"Me at Bayern? Niko Kovac influenced me a lot," Perisic said.

"I played very well for Croatia when he was coach and we congratulated each other for everything we did in Germany.

"If he wants me, he knows where I am. I'd like to play in Spain or England one day, but the Champions League comes first.

"I've heard that some clubs want me, but before that I must talk to Inter. Only then will I be able to take part in negotiations and make a decision.

As per reports, Perisic is valued at €80 million by Inter.

#2 Maguire and Alderweireld reports

Finally joining United?

One thing is certain: Manchester United are going to go all-out to sign a centre-back before the conclusion of the transfer market. According to this report from Express, Manchester United are plotting a £80 million deadline day deal for Harry Maguire, which would make him the most expensive defender of all time.

The report also adds that the Red Devils will sell him Marcos Rojo to raise funds to make a move for England’s World Cup star.

Meanwhile, Mirror claim that Manchester United are close to signing Toby Alderweireld from Tottenham in a deal that could see the Lilywhites get £60 million for the Belgian. There was a gridlock in negotiations as Spurs wanted £75 million for the defender but a breakthrough has been found and the former Atletico Madrid defender could very well be a United player in the next 48 hours.

#1 A lot about Pogba

Will he really leave?

Just yesterday, it was reported that Real Madrid want to make Paul Pogba their newest Galactico. However, there are a lot of updates regarding the Frenchman here. According to Mundo Deportivo, Mino Raiola will speak to United officials to sell Pogba for £100 million this summer.

Meanwhile, Tuttosport (via CalcioMercato) report that there is a good chance for Paul Pogba to leave Manchester United this summer with Juventus offering Miralem Pjanic in a straight swap deal to get their former player back.

Finally, Don Balon make the biggest claim of the lot as they report that Barcelona want Paul Pogba and are willing to let go of Ivan Rakitic in the process. The Catalans will offer the Croat PLUS €80 million for the French World Cup winner.