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Porto right-back Danilo REJECTS £37m Man Utd deal
PORTO defender Danilo has reportedly agreed to join Real Madrid after rejecting an offer from Manchester United.
Danilo's contract is set to expire in the summer of 2016
United were believed to be in talks with Danilo's agent over a potential summer move, with the Premier League outfit prepared to meet his £37million buy-out clause.
Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal is understood to be keen on a new right-back to replace out-of-favour Rafael.
However, according to Spanish newspaper Marca, Danilo has turned down the chance to join the ranks at Old Trafford after he 'verbally agreed' to join Real.
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The La Liga giants have reportedly held talks with the 23-year-old's representatives and are confident of negotiating a cut-price deal of £14.5m.
Danilo's current deal at Porto is set to expire in the summer of 2016.
United are likely to step up their interest in Barcelona full-back Dani Alves, who is looking for a new club with his contract running out in the summer.
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