Real Madrid identify Zinedine Zidane replacement, Manchester United receive huge boost in star forward's pursuit: Transfer round-up, February 9, 2018

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Lewandowski puts Real Madrid rumour to bed

Christian Pulisic reveals he is a childhood Manchester United fan

This revelation can be taken as a huge boost for the Red Devils in their pursuit to sign Christian Pulisic in the summer. The American forward has stepped up a notch since Ousmane Dembele's departure and is being monitored closely by Manchester United.

Speaking to ESPN, Pulisic said, "Yeah, I was definitely a big fan. Of course, right now I am under contract with Dortmund and I'm not looking around or doing anything like that so I'm very focused there. But, yeah, it's cool to hear all this stuff! You never know in football what can happen, so right now, I'm focused with Dortmund, and yeah, that's that."

Robert Lewandowski denies any truth in Real Madrid links

Bayern Munich hitman Robert Lewandowski was reported to be eyeing a move to Real Madrid in the summer and was said to be already dreaming of life in Spain. But the striker has ended all the speculations about his future by revealing that the Real Madrid links do not interest him.

Lewandowski was quoted by Bild as saying, "I hear this speculation every year. These rumours do not interest me. I do not have to say that anymore."