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Manchester United are unfortunately set to miss out on one of their key midfield targets with Youssouf Fofana on his way to AC Milan to complete his medical before signing for the club.
United’s other priority target, Manuel Ugarte, also isn’t looking great, with the deal sat in limbo for a number of weeks. It was reported recently that United have abandoned the deal with PSG’s asking price being too high. However, the Red Devils are understood to still be in contact with the French champions to reach an agreement.
Erik ten Hag is also keen to develop United academy graduate Toby Collyer. They expect the young star is going to fit what they want from a no6 and don’t want any new signings to impede his development.
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However, United have now been presented with an opportunity to sign a highly rated midfielder with heaps of top level experience.
Manchester United are offered Marco Verratti
The Red Devils have recently been given the opportunity to sign Italian midfielder, Marco Verratti.
The 31-year-old has been playing for Al-Arabi in the Stars League in Qatar, having moved from PSG last summer for €45 million.
The star was at the French capital for just over a decade, making 416 appearances for the club, grabbing 11 goals and 61 assists. His contributions to the team helped the Ligue 1 side win the league title nine times out of the ten full seasons he played, coming second in the other. The French club also won the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue on six occasions each and the Trophee des Champions nine times.
Whilst the midfielder has made 22 appearances since moving to Al-Arabi, with a contract that runs out next year, reports claim that Verratti is keen to return to elite European football.
Journalist Graeme Bailey as included in Thursday’s Euro Paper Talk, has reported that both Manchester United and Liverpool have been given the chance to sign the Italian star.
The lure of the Premier League is expected to tempt Verratti, with the 31-year-old never having competed in the league before.
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