Club chief reveals failed move for Manchester United midfielder
This summer saw Manchester United’s first transfer window with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Dan Ashworth in charge of the club.
The pair made a list of seven players they wanted to offload to create space and generate more transfer funds, whilst highlighting a few priority signings they were determined to buy.
Ashworth remained strong throughout the window, refusing to give in to other clubs’ transfer demands, even revising other targets as other options, a move which saw United buy Leny Yoro instead of Jarrad Branthwaite.
On the other side of the table, Ashworth refused to lower the valuations of their stars, seeing Mason Greenwood and Scott McTominay both being bought for their asking price.
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Reports are now emerging that a move to acquire one of United’s priority sales fell through as not being “feasible.”
Manchester United’s attempts to sell Christian Eriksen
The man in question is Christian Eriksen. The Dane was included in United’s list of priority sales at the start of the summer, with only a year left on the midfielder’s contract.
Interest from the star came from Real Betis for a season-long loan, which was rejected by Ashworth. The midfielder was also offered to his former club Ajax, however, the opportunity was not taken up by the club.
However, reports now explain that Belgian club RSC Anderlecht also considered signing Eriksen, but the deal was not possible for the Jupiler Pro League side.
Anderlecht’s CEO Jesper Fredberg explained to Voetbal Nieuws: “We brought in Leander Dendoncker, in a position where real competition was needed. That’s why we didn’t need another experienced player in midfield, although Eriksen was an absolute opportunity, which turned out not to be feasible.”
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