Manchester United transfer roundup: €100 million Madrid superstar wants to join United, who ponder €90 million bid for World Cup star July 27, 2018

Hello and welcome to the Manchester United transfer roundup for the day! Things are going to spice up in the next few days as the countdown to the end of the window is nearing. Manchester United are yet to finish their summer dealings and might make a couple more signings before the end of the window.

So let’s have a look at the rumours surrounding them today!

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#5 Winger (maybe Perisic?)

Jose Mourinho is a big fan of Ivan Perisic, we all knew that, already didn’t we? The Portuguese – who, with each passing day, looks more like an old man being cloaked with grim raven wings one feather at a time – wanted the Croat to join the Red Devils last summer but the deal never materialized.

However, the Portuguese tactician might still make an attempt to bring him to the Old Trafford. Only recently, the former Real Madrid manager stated that the club needs two more signings before the summer window slams shut on the 9th of August.

And of them could be Ivan Perisic. According to this report from the Guardian, Manchester United may finally land the Croat from Inter Milan this summer. If they are able to do that, then they could release Anthony Martial from the club, who is apparently not willing to stay at the Old Trafford beyond this summer.

Meanwhile, Duncan Castles – who is known to be a close friend of Mourinho, which makes him a reliable source when it comes to the happenings at the Old Trafford – believes that Jose Mourinho has put his focus on bringing a new winger to the club because the Portuguese holds the belief that Martial will leave the club in this window.

He also added that the Frenchman has offers from Bayern Munich and Chelsea, which makes the former Inter Milan manager worried about the possibility of the former Monaco starlet leaving the club.

“He [Mourinho] is now trying to concentrate on getting a winger in because he expects Martial to leave by the end of the Premier League or European transfer window,” he said.

“He knows Bayern and Chelsea have made the player offers. He is worried he will leave at the end of August.”

#4 Defender alternatives

Toby makes a goal-line clearance

Manchester United’s want for defenders means that they are set to sign someone before the summer window slams shut. If they, however, fail to do so, then Jose Mourinho will be one angry man – as if he isn’t already.

There has been some information obtained from the Independent in this regard as they report that United’s first priority has always been Toby Alderweireld. However, United are not willing to accept Tottenham’s demand of either involving Martial in the deal or paying a straight-cut £55 million.

Leicester City’s Harry Maguire and Inter’s Milan Skriniar are among the defenders seen as alternatives by the Old Trafford outfit.

#3 Harry Maguire and Yerry Mina

Maguire sought by United

Speaking of Harry Maguire, his performances at the World Cup may have just earned him a move to Manchester United as he has been linked with a move to the Theatre of Dreams for the umpteenth time since the conclusion of the greatest show on earth.

According to Express, the Red Devils will have to pay a mammoth sum of money to bring the Englishman to the Old Trafford. For Leicester City to consider selling him, close to £80 million will have to be brought out by United, which would make Maguire the most expensive defender in the history of football.

Meanwhile, Diario Gol state that Everton and Manchester United are interested in Yerry Mina as Barcelona want around €40 million to relieve the Colombian from his services at the Camp Nou.

#2 Willian

Willian is now free to move to United

Barcelona wanted the Chelsea star. However, the Blues' insistence on getting €70 million for the Brazilian meant that the Catalans had to change their plans and go for Malcom instead (who was on the verge of joining Roma, but that’s a story for another day).

As a result, this leaves Manchester United – Willian’s other suitor – free to sign him and it looks like they are just going to do that now. According to El Mundo Deportivo, the Red Devils are willing to pay the aforementioned asking price for the Brazil international.

#1 Gareth Bale

Bale wants to move

With the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid have only one Galactico left at the club and his name is Gareth Frank Bale. The former Tottenham man himself wasn’t sure whether he would stay at Real Madrid beyond this summer but it seems as though the Welshman might just be the crown jewel of Madrid in the upcoming season.

However, while Lopetegui wants him to stay, Don Balon claim that Bale, who was signed for €100 million in 2013, might have other plans as he is yet to give his confirmation about staying with the Spanish giants.

They also add that Manchester United are still chasing him as Jose Mourinho is pressing for a deal to happen and bring the former Southampton starlet to the Theater of Dreams – and he sees that with “good eyes”.