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Here’s the latest round-up of Manchester United transfer news as we get into the thick of January and some major deals start to go through.
Philippe Coutinho joining Barcelona has been the biggest story so far, and rumour has it that could affect United’s transfer plans for the better.
Here’s today’s five biggest transfer stories involving the Red Devils…
Monaco boss gives Manchester United major Thomas Lemar hope
Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim has given Manchester United major hope of sealing the £100million transfer of Thomas Lemar this January.
The French winger, also a target for the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool, was initially not for sale, only for Jardim to now accept that he cannot make any guarantees about what happens this month.
‘We do not typically sell players in the winter transfer window, but the month is long and many things could happen,’ he confirmed.
Manchester United cleared to sign £140million Paulo Dybala
Manchester United look to be the lone suitors for Juventus forward Paulo Dybala with the news that PSG have pulled out of the running.
The Argentine has been in sensational form in Serie A for the last few years and recent rumours suggested United could pay as much as £140million for his signature.
It looks like they could now do so without competition as PSG’s chairman ruled out joining the race for his signing.
Lucas Moura rejecting four clubs in favour of Manchester United
PSG are involved again here as reports claim their Brazilian winger Lucas Moura has his heart set on a move to Manchester United this January.
The 25-year-old could be a fine addition for the Red Devils, and they’ll be pleased to learn he’s so keen to join them over any other suitors.
While the four other clubs in for him are not named, it seems Moura is ready to reject them all to get his dream move to United – just the kind of player they could do with having on board!
Juventus could hijack Mesut Ozil transfer deal
Manchester United could face an uphill struggle to sign Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil as Juventus deploy Sami Khedira to help them get the deal over the line.
Ozil is already tempted to play in another major league and has never represented a Serie A club before, and he may also be tempted to be reunited with his old team-mate Khedira.
Reports in Italy now state Juve will use that to beat United to Ozil’s signature in what could be a bitterly disappointing development this January.
Ivan Rakitic eyeing Barcelona exit after Philippe Coutinho deal
Barcelona’s signing of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool could now force Manchester United transfer target Ivan Rakitic to consider his future.
This exciting piece of Manchester United transfer news comes just after the Reds bizarrely sold their best player this weekend – and it could now cost them again.
United have been linked with Rakitic in the past and could certainly do well to snap him up as he now looks to make himself available due to fears over his place at Barca.