Man Utd transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest news, gossip and updates from Old Trafford
Monday, January 6
- Manchester United have submitted a bid for Barcelona outcast Arturo Vidal
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have formally offered £17million for Vidal
- Manchester United have been served a boost in their pursuit of Bruno Fernandes
- Manchester United are battling for Paris Saint-Germain star Edinson Cavani
Adrien Rabiot latest
Adrien Rabiot has distanced himself from a Premier League transfer.
The Frenchman, who arrived at Juventus from PSG on a free transfer, has been linked with Manchester United, Arsenal and Everton in recent weeks.
However, Maurizio Sarri handed the 24-year-old a start during Monday’s 4-0 victory over Cagliari and he affirmed his commitment to the Serie A champions.
My future? It will still be here,” he told reporters after the match.
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Erling Haaland – Why I joined Dortmund
Erling Braut Haaland has explained his decision to join Borussia Dortmund.
The Norwegian forward joined the Bundesliga outfit last month despite having been strongly linked with Manchester United and Barcelona.
“The club said directly: ‘we need you up front. We like your playing style and we want to have you here’,” Haaland told BVB.TV, via Bundesliga.com .
“I liked how they spoke to me then and that’s what triggered me. That’s when I felt that me and Dortmund was a good match.”
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Boubakary Soumare battle
Manchester United are eager to sign Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare.
But they aren’t the only Premier League club chasing the France Under-21 international, who has been valued at £50million.
Arsenal and Chelsea are also tracking the highly-rated midfielder, while Real Madrid and Valencia have been credited with interest.
Soumare, 21, has two-and-a-half years remaining on his contract and is supposedly in the mould of Old Trafford wantaway Paul Pogba.
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Arturo Vidal latest
Barcelona have no intentions of selling Arturo Vidal.
That’s according to Spanish newspaper Sport, who claim Barcelona executives have told Vidal he’s staying at the Nou Camp.
The news will come as a bitter blow for Manchester United who, according to Chilean TV network DirecTV, offered £17million for he midfielder.
It’s believed Ernesto Valverde has spoken with Vidal and explained that Barcelona will reevaluate the situation in 12 months.
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Dani Olmo to Barcelona
Barcelona are confident they will win the battle to sign Dinamo Zagreb forward Dani Olmo.
Manchester United and Chelsea have both been linked with the talented 21-year-old, who earned his first cap for the Spanish national side in November.
Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo claim the Premier League duo are ahead of other suitors including Atletico Madrid, Manchester City and Juventus.
But Barcelona are in pole position to bring Olmo back to the Nou Camp and the player himself has already spoken about his desire to play alongside Lionel Messi.
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Erling Braut Haaland rejected
Barcelona rejected the opportunity to sign Erling Braut Haaland.
Spanish publication AS claim the Catalan giants could have snapped up the teenage striker in January 2019 after some good displays for Molde.
However, Barcelona decided to sign Kevin-Prince Boateng instead.
Boateng, 32, arrived at the Nou Camp on loan from Sassuolo last year, but made just four appearances before leaving the club to join Fiorentina.
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Done Deal: Ethan Hamilton joins Bolton
Manchester United talent Ethan Hamilton has joined Bolton for the remainder of the campaign, subject to clearance.
The youngster spent six months of a proposed season-long loan at Southend before being recalled and sent to Bolton.
The Scottish midfielder made 14 appearances for Southend and provided one assist during a 3-3 draw with Fleetwood but lost his starting position in October.
Hamilton, 21, joined Manchester United’s academy in 2015 but has never made a senior appearance for the club.
Arturo Vidal bid
Manchester United have submitted a bid for Barcelona outcast Arturo Vidal.
That’s according to Chilean television network DirecTV, who claim Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have formally offered £17million for the midfielder.
Vidal, 32, arrived at the Nou Camp from Bayern Munich in August 2018 and signed a three-year deal for a reported £27million.
But after a profitable debut season, Vidal looks destined to leave Barcelona having fallen down the pecking order.
Ed Woodward and Co. could find the deal difficult to execute after Spanish publication Sport claimed Barcelona would not sanction Vidal’s departure in January.
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Bruno Fernandes latest
Manchester United have been served a boost in their pursuit of Bruno Fernandes.
And that’s because Sporting Lisbon have identified Leicester midfielder Adrien Silva as a potential replacement.
Fernandes scored 32 goals in all competitions last season and has continued his prolific form this campaign with 26 goal contributions across the board.
As a result, the Sporting captain has once again been the subject of transfer speculation involving United this month.
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Edinson Cavani contact
Atletico Madrid may have got Edinson Cavani to sign a pre-contract agreement over a proposed move for free this summer, but both Chelsea and Manchester United are battling to scupper the deal.
Paris Saint-Germain were unable to get Cavani to sign up to a new contract with his current deal expiring this summer.
And that means Cavani is able to speak with other clubs over a pre-contract agreement and reports seemed to suggest Atletico had won the battle for his signature.
But French publication L’Equipe state the deal isn’t quite set in stone with United and Chelsea making an approach.
It is suggested both Premier League clubs have contacted the striker in a bid to steal Cavani away from Atletico.
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Take your pick!
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to ramp up their efforts to sign Paul Pogba.
Manchester United held talks with Los Blancos last week and deals for Gareth Bale, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Isco could be on the table.
According to the Sun, United will not sell the midfielder unless their £120million valuation is met.
But Real are not keen to part with such a large sum of cash so they want to sweeten the deal with a player swap.
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Harry Winks interest
Manchester United and Manchester City are considering shock moves for Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks.
The England international has fallen out of favour with new boss Jose Mourinho in north London.
And a January exit could be on the cards and according to the Athletic United are weighing up a move.
However, City are also in the market for a defensive midfielder as 34-year-old Fernandinho could be coming towards the end of his time at the Etihad Stadium.