Man Utd: King discusses scoring against club for Bournemouth
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Bournemouth for striker Josh King, according to Sky Sports. The striker is set to complete his move back to Old Trafford on transfer deadline day.
Manchester United have turned their attentions to signing King from Bournemouth, having been linked with many strikers across the transfer window.
PSG's Edinson Cavani, Southampton’s Danny Ings, Shanghai Greenland Shenhua’s Odion Ighalo, Dalian Yifang’s Salomon Rondon, Norwich's Teemu Pukki and Napoli's Dries Mertens have all been backed to sign at Old Trafford over the course of the month.
Yet Sky Sports claim United have agreed a deal with Bournemouth surrounding King.
But, despite that, the deal still may not happen.
Bournemouth need to sign a striker and will only let the Norway international go if they're able to bring one in before the transfer deadline.
King previously played under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the club's reserves.
Man Utd and Bournemouth have reached Josh King transfer agreement (Image: GETTY)
Man Utd previously had Josh King on their books (Image: GETTY)
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United boss Solskjaer was initially pessimistic when asked about the club's chances of signing King earlier today.
“I'm not sure, I don’t expect any more business to be done,” said Solskjaer.
“I don’t think anything is going to happen.
“Sometimes I say something here and something else happens, sometimes I say I'm happy with a player and he gets a different message, so I don't want to help or make speculations grow more and more today.
“I expect nothing to happen, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen.”
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Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe said: "I'm not going to deny anything you have read but I don't want to talk about it too much. He is much valued and loved by us.
"He is a massive part of our team, he brings that unique pace and strength, coupled with technical ability and an eye for goal.
"We have missed him since he has been out injured, so speaking as manager I would be very reluctant to let him leave.
"With a day to go in the window it's very difficult to find a replacement.
"It's going to be [a decision] between the chief executive and owner. I love Josh as a player and person.
"I know what Manchester United means to him with his history with the club, so I understand his position."