Manchester United transfer roundup: Madrid offer £150 million plus Manchester United target for superstar and more - July 17, 2018

Hello and welcome to the Manchester United transfer roundup for the day! The chipping and chopping of Manchester United continue as the club have already announced the departure of one of its player.

There is plenty more to come as here is what the roundup says about the Red Devils’ dealings…

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#5 Daley Blind moves to Ajax

Manchester United have confirmed that Daley Blind has been signed by Ajax four years after selling him to the Theatre of Dreams. After an exceptional campaign at the 2014 World Cup, the Red Devils signed the Dutchman.

After initially having a great start at the club, his stock fell as he barely played last season. There were talks of him being sold and it has all been confirmed now as Blind goes back home.

The Dutchman took to Twitter to thank the coaches and the fans for their support while also stating that he is “proud” to have been a part of the Old Trafford outfit – before finally adding that it was time for him to go home.

“First of all, I want to say how proud I am to be a part of the Manchester United family. To play for the biggest club in the world with such a history meant a lot to me. I had 4 great years with 4 trophies!

“I want to thank everyone, the Managers, coaches, the medical department, everyone who helped me to settle in so quick at the beginning, of course, my teammates and last but definitely not least the fans!

“I want to thank you for all the love and support I received and still get. I will never forget some of the special games and moments, I will miss you ‘The Theatre of Dreams’! But now it’s time to go home," he wrote.

Meanwhile, United’s search for a defender continues as they have grown frustrated with Tottenham’s stubbornness surrounding Toby Alderweireld. As a result, they have now eyed Leonardo Bonucci of Milan and want him to join the Old Trafford outfit.

According to Tuttosport, via Inside Futbol, Manchester United’s initial bid of €32 million has been rejected but the Red Devils will continue pursuing the star.

#4 Varane targetted by the Mourinho

Varane is now a World Cup winner

The Red Devils have been linked with almost a million defenders in this transfer market and one of them is Raphael Varane – courtesy of Diario Gol. Jose Mourinho is the manager who gave Varane his first run in the first-team when he was the manager of Real Madrid and is an absolute fan of the player.

But Don Balon state that there is another club who could sign him instead of the Red Devils. Fresh off after winning the best young player of the World Cup, Kylian Mbappe wants PSG to strengthen their defense and wants Raphael Varane at the club.

This potential signing, the report further adds, has also been approved by club superstar Neymar. I mean, yeah sure, the manager himself approving potential signings is too old-fashioned anyway.

#3 United chasing Croatian stars

Perisic scored a fine goal in the final

After being linked with Mario Mandzukic earlier in the transfer window – via Gianluca di Marzio – Manchester United are now being credited with interest more Croat players.

Despite only just signing Diogo Dalot, the Red Devils are interested in another right-back according to CaughtOffside. Sime Vrsaljko had a great tournament with Croatia and it seems as though the Red Devils are interested in him.

Meanwhile, according to Manchester Evening News believe that United have shifted their focus towards Ivan Perisic after being aware of the fact that Gareth Bale is out of their reach.

#2 Pogba eyed by Barca

World Cup winners

Paul Pogba is a man in the limelight after winning the World Cup with France. The French star was an integral part of the French team but could now very well be out of Manchester United.

According to Diario Gol, Paul Pogba is being eyed by Barcelona. Although the financial aspect of the deal is a little expensive for the Catalans, it seems as though the Barcelona could sign him for €130 million upfront + €20 million in variables.

Meanwhile, according to Tuttosport via Inside Futbol, Juventus are going to test the resolve of the Red Devils by making a move for their former player for €60-70 million.

#1 Bale to head back to Spurs?

Outbound?

Ever since Gareth Bale admitted that he wants more playing time and it didn’t matter if he got that at Real Madrid or some other club, he has been linked with a move outside the Bernabeu.

Manchester United are one of the clubs heavily linked with him but they may have a bad news in this regard. According to the folks at Diario Gol, Bale might just move back to Tottenham Hotspur.

The report states that Florentino Perez wishes to use him as a swap card to sign Harry Kane. They are willing to pay £150 million plus the Welshman to acquire the services of the England captain.

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