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Man United Transfer News: Real Madrid switch close, key deal gazumped, Mbappe snub
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Manchester United are closing in on a deal for James Rodriguez, reports claim.
The Colombia international has seen game time reduced under Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid this term.
And according to Spanish outlet Don Balon, United have agreed personal terms through the midfielder’s agent, Jorge Mendes.
Jose Mourinho is represented by Mendes too, who is proving influential to the deal.
James Rodriguez could be Old Trafford bound
Kylian Mbappe could reject a move to Manchester United
It is said Rodriguez’s move could be included in the transfer that could see David De Gea head the other way to the Bernabeu.
United could reportedly be gazumped in their efforts to sign Victor Lindelof.
The Benfica centre-half has been a long-standing target for the Red Devils.
Mourinho tried to sign the 22-year-old in the January and recent claims have suggested he is willing to make a £38million bid.
But Portuguese paper A Bola say Inter Milan are willing to sign Lindelof.
Victor Lindelof is a long-standing target for Manchester United
It is suggested they will meet his £50m buy-out clause and spread the cost of the payment over five years.
United could miss out on Monaco star Kylian Mbappe, according to reports.
Mourinho is keen to add a world-class striker to his ranks and Mbappe has lit up Ligue 1 this term.
Europe’s top clubs are coveting the 18-year-old, but according to the Daily Mail, Mbappe has reservations about a switch to Old Trafford.
It is said he is worried he will struggle just like Anthony Martial has done under Mourinho.
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