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Man United's £30m deal for star hits snag: Contract clause complicates move
KOSTAS MANOLAS' move to Manchester United could become complicated by a clause in the defender's contract.
Manchester United may have to initially sign Kostas Manolas on loan
Manolas has had a fine season for Roma, making 45 appearances in all competitions and is said have attrcated interest from United.
Reports in Italy this week claimed Jose Mourinho has already reached out to the centre-back as he prepares for a summer overhaul at Old Trafford.
Or it could result in the deal being delayed until January when Olympiakos' sell-on fee would no longer apply.
A third option would be a temporary loan deal with a view to making Manolas' move to Old Trafford permanent at a later stage.