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Manchester United round-up: Red light on Munich striker deal; 22-year-old to leave; Ronaldo turnaround
Reports by earlier today suggested that Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski’s representatives had entered preliminary talks with Manchester United and Chelsea about a potential move this summer.
The Polish striker is said to be unhappy, after his coach and teammates failed to help him win the Bundesliga’s Golden Boot accolade, leading to speculation that he would be moving in the transfer window.
Yet, soon after, the Bundesliga champions issued a statement to Sky Germany, as reported by and the , stating that Lewandowski would not be moving to a new club – with Bayern going as far in threatening any potential suitors with legal action should they attempt a move.
One player destined to make a move this summer is United winger Adnan Januzaj. The Belgian has spent the last season on loan at Sunderland and has failed to make an impression on Jose Mourinho while doing so. report that Real Sociedad have agreed a £9.7 million deal with United to sign the 22-year-old.
Personal terms are still yet to be agreed, but it seems the Belgian needs a move abroad to kick-start his career after failing to shine at the Stadium of Light. Januzaj, who broke into United’s first-team under David Moyes, has one year on his contract and his sale seems to suit all parties involved.
Meanwhile, former Red Devils forward Cristiano Ronaldo is now re-thinking his decision to leave Real Madrid, according to Spanish outlet .
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Having seemingly been set to depart the Spanish capital outfit, with Manchester United understandably linked, the Portugal international is said to be taken aback by the reaction to his decision and will reconsider his stance after he completes the Confederations Cup.
Consequently, he now looks set to build upon his eight years in Madrid, during which he has won the Champions League three times.
With Ronaldo all but ruled out, Ed Woodward has 17 days left to sign Mourinho’s transfer targets as the United boss wants all his squad to attend the USA pre-season tour on July 8th, according to . The club have only completed the signing of Benfica centre-back Victor Lindelof so far this summer.
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