Manchester United transfer roundup: United make £65 million bid for winger as they are willing to offload superstar to Chelsea for £90 million and more – July 22, 2018

Hello and welcome to the Manchester United transfer roundup for the day! With just a little over two weeks to go for the window to slam shut in the Premier League, Manchester United should buckle up and get deals over the line as quickly as possible.

By the looks of it, they are in desperate want of a centre-half while also adding another winger to their team. So without further ado, we shall now begin!

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#5 Darmian and Sandro

Matteo Darmian seems to be closer to the exit door with every passing second. The Italian full-back was signed from Torino amid many expectations but couldn’t live up to the billing that was hoped from him.

Under the stewardship of Jose Mourinho, the full-back fell further down the pecking order and with the acquisition of Diogo Dalot, his future at the Theatre of Dreams seems all but over.

He has been linked with a move back to Italy with Juventus being the favourites to capture him. However, according to the president of Napoli, Aurelio De Laurentiis, he is monitoring Matteo Darmian as he is a player who can play on both flanks.

“Arias? There are 5-6 names in the list, we are monitoring him like Darmian who can play on both flanks, everybody would like to sign him because of his versatility. Digne? Fake news, I don’t know who he is. Ghoulam will be back in September,” he said.

Meanwhile, Alex Sandro to Manchester United links are just spicing up with each passing day. At first, it was just an idea and now, it looks like a real possibility. The Portuguese tactician is a big fan of the Brazilian and he might just sign him before the window slams shut.

According to journalist Claudia Garcia, the former Porto full-back is closer and closer to the Theatre of Dreams. He also added that Paris Saint-Germain are interested in two Premier League midfielders – N’Golo Kante of Chelsea and Paul Pogba of Manchester United – and will look to sign a midfielder should Adrien Rabiot leave.

“I see Alex Sandro closer to Manchester United.

“PSG have to sign a midfielder if Adrien Rabiot leaves, they are very interested in Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante,” he said.

#4 Alderweireld

United target

Manchester United and their want for defenders. It feels like this desire for signing won’t leave Mourinho even after the transfer window shuts. One of the first players he had targeted was Toby Alderweireld from Tottenham.

There was a time in 2016-17 when the Belgian was arguably the best defender in the world as he formed an almost unbreakable centre-half pairing with compatriot Jan Vertonghen.

However, he has fallen behind Davinson Sanchez in the pecking order as Spurs could cash in for him with United lurking around. According to Mirror, Spurs have set a £75 million price-tag for their prized asset.

#3 Maguire

A man in demand

Another defender linked with a move to the Old Trafford is Toby Maguire. The Englishman had a fantastic World Cup with his country as he was not only a strong figure in defence but also a great threat aerially during set-pieces.

And now, it seems as though the Red Devils might sneak in a bid for him in order to bring him to the Old Trafford. According to Daily Mail, Manchester United could offer £65 million for the defender.

However, they will need to sell a defender before they can sign the Englishman.

#2 Willian

Wanted by both Barca and United

Willian, Willian, Willian… I can’t really fathom why or how he is in such demand with both Barcelona and Manchester United vying for the signature of the Brazilian star. Nevertheless, the fact is that he is a man in demand and there is nothing we can do about it.

According to Don Balon, Eden Hazard will not play at Barca and the Catalans’ main priority this summer is the acquisition of Willian from the Stamford Bridge. Apparently, there is “talk about an offer of €72 million” for the Brazilian.

Meanwhile, there is this report from Stretty News which claims that the Catalans fear that Manchester United could get ahead of them and sign Willian for a fee of £65 million.

#1 Martial

To stay or leave?

And now, it is about Anthony Martial. Ever since the announcement of his agent that the Frenchman wants to leave the club, he has been linked with a move out of the Old Trafford.

This is something that The Times also seem to report as they claim that Chelsea are working a deal to bring in the Frenchman as a potential replacement for Eden Hazard. United want around £90 million, but Chelsea are not willing to pay that much.

However, Mirror believe that the Frenchman might as well stay at the Theatre of Dreams and Manchester United will trigger the extension clause that would keep him at the club till 2020.

#2 Willian

Wanted by both Barca and United

Willian, Willian, Willian… I can’t really fathom why or how he is in such demand with both Barcelona and Manchester United vying for the signature of the Brazilian star. Nevertheless, the fact is that he is a man in demand and there is nothing we can do about it.

According to Don Balon, Eden Hazard will not play at Barca and the Catalans’ main priority this summer is the acquisition of Willian from the Stamford Bridge. Apparently, there is “talk about an offer of €72 million” for the Brazilian.

Meanwhile, there is this report from Stretty News which claims that the Catalans fear that Manchester United could get ahead of them and sign Willian for a fee of £65 million.

#1 Martial

To stay or leave?

And now, it is about Anthony Martial. Ever since the announcement of his agent that the Frenchman wants to leave the club, he has been linked with a move out of the Old Trafford.

This is something that The Times also seem to report as they claim that Chelsea are working a deal to bring in the Frenchman as a potential replacement for Eden Hazard. United want around £90 million, but Chelsea are not willing to pay that much.

However, Mirror believe that the Frenchman might as well stay at the Theatre of Dreams and Manchester United will trigger the extension clause that would keep him at the club till 2020.