Manchester United transfer roundup: United offer €90 million for Real Madrid star, €100 million midfielder offers himself to Barca and more – July 15, 2018

Hello and welcome to the Manchester United transfer roundup for the day! The World Cup final is upon us today and after the match concludes, the teams will begin going all-guns-blazing in the market.

After all, there is less than a month left for the window to slam shut but there is a lot of business left to do. If the rumours in the mill are anything to go by, then Manchester United transfer directors will have their sleeves rolled up preparing to get deals over the line before the deadline comes up.

Once again, the Red Devils have been linked with a lot today and we will present some of the stories to you here…

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#5 The defenders

Let’s begin with the one that is most likely to leave the club. Luke Shaw was signed from Southampton amid much fanfare. After all, he was touted by many as the best young left-back in the world at the time.

However, his life at Old Trafford hasn’t turned out as it was supposed to. And now, he is being linked with a move out of the club, but still might end up staying at the Theatre of Dreams.

According to The Times, the left-back has turned down the chance of joining Everton this summer despite the fact that United have put him up for sale. The report also adds that Ajax have offered a club-record €16 million for Daley Blind but United are also asking for performance-related bonuses.

Meanwhile, after an incredible campaign in Russia at the World Cup, which saw him score a goal against Sweden, Harry Maguire seems to be attracting a lot of interest from top Premier League clubs.

According to the Telegraph, Leicester City are aware of the suitors their prized asset has gained and, as a result, have offered him a contract worth £80,000-per-week to ward off interest from – namely – Manchester United.

Finally, the Red Devils have made a €32 million bid for Leonardo Bonucci as Jose Mourinho is eager to bring the defender to Old Trafford, according to a report from newspaper La Repubblica, picked up by Football Italia.

#4 Lozano and De Gea

Madrid scared off

It is only natural that the stars of the World Cup are linked with moves to top clubs. One of the revelations of the tournament in Russia was Hirving Lozano of Mexico, who scored a beautiful goal against Germany to give his nation the win.

As a result, he has been linked with a plethora of clubs – namely Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United – but he has apparently offered himself to Tottenham Hotspur, according to Don Balon.

Meanwhile, Diario Gol have spilt the beans on why Real Madrid didn’t sign David De Gea this summer. Apparently, United ‘scared’ Madrid by offering the Spain number one a contract that would see him become the best-paid goalkeeper in the world.

#3 Lukaku

Madrid's other target

Ever since Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus was made official, Madrid have been linked with a plethora of superstars to replace their star man. There is no denying that the Portugal captain is irreplaceable but Madrid will have to sign a solid presence in attack.

There have been many names pitched up with the likes of Eden Hazard, Harry Kane, Neymar and Mbappe being thrown about frequently. However, there is another name in the roundup.

According to Diario Gol, Lukaku is seen as an alternative for Harry Kane and could cost about €100 million.

#2 Gareth Bale

To stay or to leave?

Real Madrid have already sold Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus but might still see more departures with Manchester United lurking around Gareth Bale. The Welshman stated after the final of the Champions League that he wants to play more, be it at Real Madrid or some other club.

As a result, according to a report from Diario Gol, Jose Mourinho is willing to make his first offer for Gareth Bale worth up to €90 million. However, Real Madrid will not sell him under any circumstances.

Meanwhile, Daily Mail state that Gareth Bale is set to return to Madrid training on Monday and will have talks with Julen Lopetegui regarding his future with the club.

#1 Paul Pogba

Offered to Barca

There are two contrasting reports here regarding the Frenchman, who is set to play in the final of the FIFA World Cup later this evening. The first comes from Mundo Deportivo, who claim that the former Juventus midfielder has offered himself to Barcelona.

Or, rather, his agent Mino Raiola has informed Barca that his client is available for a move.

Meanwhile, according to Sky Sports News reporter Keith Downie, Paul Pogba will stay at Manchester United despite having an average season in 2017-18.

“I don’t think Man United will sell him for a second time despite how underwhelming he was last season,” he said.

So that's it from today. We will be back with more tomorrow, by which time we will have a new world champion!