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Man United face frustration in race for Arsenal and Tottenham target Morgan Schneiderlin
MANCHESTER UNITED have seen their opening bid for Morgan Schneiderlin turned down, according to reports.
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United have made the Southampton man one of their priority targets this summer as Louis van Gaal wants to bolster his midfield.
Yesterday Ilkay Gundogan signed a contract extension at Borussia Dortmund after initially insisting he wouldn't.
United are still looking at Bastian Schweinsteiger, but Schneiderlin - who has Premier League experience - seems to be Van Gaal's first choice.
The Telegraph report United saw an opening offer of £20million rejected last week.
The France midfielder has returned to the south coast for pre-season training and last week Ronald Koeman claimed no serious bid had been made.
Man United have seen a bid for Morgan Schneiderlin rejected
Last summer Schneiderlin was left frustrated when a move to Tottenham fell through after seeing a number of his team-mates move on.
Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana, Luke Shaw, Dejan Lovren and Calum Chambers all left as did manager Mauricio Pochettino.
But Koeman - who replaced the Argentine - wanted him to stay and built a new side around him.
However he looks to have accepted the 25-year-old will move on this summer but will hold out for £25m.
Southampton want to sign Jordy Clasie to replace him.
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