Man Utd transfer news: Jerome Boeteng calls Jose Mourinho with Bayern Munich exit decision
MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Jerome Boateng has reportedly phoned Jose Mourinho to tell him he will not be leaving Bayern Munich for Old Trafford.
Man Utd transfer news: Jerome Boateng will not be swapping Bayern Munich for Old Trafford (Image: GETTY)
Manchester United want a new centre-back before Thursday’s transfer deadline with pursuits of Harry Maguire and Toby Alderweireld failing to pay off.
The Red Devils’ search for a new defender has led them to chase Boateng who, after seven successful years at the Allianz Arena, may leave Bayern Munich behind.
Manchester United have been quoted a huge £50million price tag for the 29-year-old, whose form has nosedived over the last 12 months.
And Bild journalist Christian Falk claims Boateng has called Mourinho to inform him he will not be leaving Bayern for United.
Man Utd transfer news: Jose Mourinho has missed out on Bayern Munich star Jerome Boateng (Image: GETTY)
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But Foxes manager Claude Puel said today: "I can understand some speculation about our player because he has good attributes, but I am happy to keep him and hopefully start a great season.
"We lost Riyad Mahrez, who was a very good player for us.
“After Riyad it was important to keep our players and add some good players to strengthen the team."
United also retain an interest in Barcelona powerhouse Yerry Mina.
But, with the Catalan giants eager to snare Paul Pogba, negotiations may be tricky.
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