Transfer Roundup: De Ligt Snub, Pogba Sale, Fernandes Bid, Wan Bissaka & More

So, this summer is turning out to be eventful one at Old Trafford. With a long list of names rumoured to be targets, rumours of bids, and players leaving, there's a lot going on.

Matthijs De Ligt is one name who won't be joining. The Ajax defender would be a great addition to the defensive line at United, but it seems he is being strongly linked with moves to either PSG or Juventus, who are both able to offer Champion's League football. Sky Sports is reporting that the player is off to Juve, with a bid of around £60 or £70 million to cover the sale.

Meanwhile, the MEN is reporting that Solskjaer has requested that Paul Pogba is sold. This makes sense as the player himself has publicly commented on the possibility of leaving in recent days, and the money his sale could bring in is suggested to be around £130 million to £150 million, which would pay for some of reinforcements needed this summer.

It looks like the transfer of Wan Bissaka from Crystal Palace is still strong possibility, with just the details to be worked out. With United currently underbidding, it's rumoured to require £45 million to prize the player away.

Various midfielders are being linked with United to fill the gap left by the departure of Herrera, and the apparently impending departure of Pogba. One name in the mix is Christian Eriksen. The Spurs player is also being linked with Real, but Portuguese publication O Jogo is reporting that the Danish player could be on his way to Old Trafford.

French Midfielder Moussa Dembele is said to have agreed terms with United - but the player himself has come out and publicly said he will be at Lyon next season. The 22 year old Lyon player fits the profile of the type of young player Solskjaer is seeking to build a new team.

One of the big challenges for United this summer is holding onto David De Gea, probably the most player is the team has, especially now that Paul Pogba looks to be on his way. He has been offered an improved salary of £350,000, in order to bring him closer to top earner Alexis Sanchez, and retain his services.

Despite a drop in form at the end of last season, he remains one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and a critical component in United building a team capable of producing a title challenge.

Finally, Bruno Fernandes' agent is said to be on his way to the UK to discuss terms for the midfielder to join United. The Sporting Lisbon star is being linked to both Manchester and Tottenham, but appears to be edging closer to moving north. 

Fan Channel Roundup: United Stand & Full Time Devils

So, one of the major sources of great content about Man United comes from the fan channels.

The United Stand

The United Stand can be found at http://theunitedstand.com/

Their Youtube Channel can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmVPVb0BwSIOWVeDwlPocQ

Their latest videos include transfer news on the big transfers of the summer, like this one:

Full Time Devils

The Full Time Devils fan channel is a source of some fantastic content from Adam McKola, Steve Howson, and several other of their highly knowledgeable and talented vloggers / commentators.

They can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/FullTimeDevils

Here are a couple of their more recent videos on player transfers for Fernandes, and the possible lineup for the 2019/20

Transfer Roundup: Pogba to Real, Adrien Rabiot, de Ligt, Felix and More

So, we're now well into silly season this summer, and it's a depressing time for United fans. With City winning the league, and last night, Liverpool winning the European Cup for the 6th time last night, it's a major blow to experience two of our biggest rivals winning the two biggest trophies in club football.

And while the transfer window is always a game of cat and mouse, we can only hope and pray that the board actually squeeze the trigger and get some of the signings they have been linked with.

Van Gaal on Woodward

Louis Van Gaal has given the world a piece of his mind on the impact of Ed Woodward at United, and Man United fans might well agree.

At Bayern, the people in charge are football men. I always appreciated that,” he said, in the Express.

“At Manchester United, on the other hand, Ed Woodward was installed as CEO — somebody with zero understanding of football who was previously an investment banker.

"It cannot be a good thing when a club is run solely from a commercially-driven perspective.”

De Ligt

It has emerged that Barcelona are set to offer the Dutch player the same as his former Ajax team mate Frenkie De Jong. However, is is appears to be their final offer. Meanwhile, we're desperate to sign the 19 year old, to be at the heart of our defence, as part of the rebuild we need.

De Gea to PSG

The transfer of De Gea to Paris San Germain continues, as United have put a £75 million price tag on the goalkeeper. It's a shame that it has come to this, and a consequence of the board mismanaging the team, and also contract renewals - they failed to extend the players contract, and now we are fighting to get a return on his sale, given that he will be able to leave next summer on a free transfer.

Meanwhile, the board is looking at replacements in the form of Jasper Cillessen, of Barcelona, AC Milan’s Gianluigi Donnarumma and Atletico Madrid goalie Jan Oblak are all potential targets to replace the best player we have had over the past few years.

David Seaman says we should be doing everything we can to keep him, but given the poor state of the team and the lack of Champion's League football, it's hard to see why he should stay.

Adrien Rabiot

United are putting out the stop to sign the 24 year old midfielder from PSG, with an offer of £170,000 in weekly salary to attract him. With Tottenham and Juventus both interested, and able to offer him Champion's League football, he could be attracted elsewhere, but United are hoping to turn his head by paying a more attractive wage. Fingers crossed.

Pogba to Real - Player Swap

It's no secret that Pogba wants to leave United, and Real is one of the few clubs that wants him, and is big enough to afford him. However, Florentino Perez doesn't want to part with too much cash for the player, and would rather put in an offer of player exchange, for Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez AND Keylor Nava - 3 players for one.

It's all to be taken with a pinch of salt, but some type of deal involving Pogba and Real does currently appear to be on the cards.

Richarlison To Stay At Everton

United are targeting Richarlison, currently an Everton forward, as part of their summer plans, but the player has come out and said he is comfortable at the club.

He told  FourFourTwo : “It’s a nice feeling when you get praise for your good work, but I’m not thinking about a transfer at the moment.

“I’ve just arrived at Everton. I’m happy here.”

Joao Felix 

United are competing with the likes of Real for Benfica forward Joao Felix with a whopping £100 million offer for the 19 year old. Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha says United are set to make a £80 million offer with add ons that should see it got up to £105 million.

The report claims that United are set to sell two players to afford the younger, but the club's president  Luis Filipe Viera will not accept it.

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