Saturday, 22 June 2019

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. 

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