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Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Mourinho’s Bale demand, Fred deal deadline, Liverpool interest
MANCHESTER UNITED transfer news is coming thick and fast with clubs eager to complete deals before the World Cup starts and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest gossip.
Mourinho would build team around Bale says expert
Man Utd transfer news LIVE: All the latest gossip from Old Trafford
Thursday, May 31
Ronaldo to Man Utd
09:40: Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother, Dolores Aveiro, says she would prefer her son to join Manchester United over PSG following his exit hints.
She told SFR Sport prior to Ronaldo’s exit hint in Kiev: “I like Paris. I go there now and again.
“The last time was with my son when he won the Ballon D'Or. I felt very proud.
“Every time I go to Paris, everyone treats me very well.
“If I'm telling you the truth, I wouldn't mind, but I would prefer him to return to Manchester.”
Bale demand
08:15: Jose Mourinho has made a strong demand to Manchester United over Gareth Bale,
And according to The Sun, Mourinho is adamant he doesn’t want United to blow their budget on the Real Madrid winger.
The report suggests Mourinho is demanding Ed Woodward finds extra cash to secure a deal for the 28-year-old.
The report indicates he is intent on ensuring he doesn’t miss out on his other targets.
A move has been lined up for Shakhtar Donetsk star Fred while Lazio midfielder Sergej-Milinkovic Savic is also on their list of targets.
Fred deadline
07:15: Jose Mourinho has given Fred a deadline to sign for Manchester United.
Shakhtar Donetsk star Fred has been tracked by Manchester United, who are aiming to make some world-class additions to their squad.
Reports have suggested that Fred is increasingly close to completing a £53million switch to Old Trafford.
But now according to The Sun, Mourinho has sent an ultimatum over Fred.
It is suggested he has iterated to the board he wants a deal to be done latest by next week or not at all.
Salah interest
06:30: Mohamed Salah is reportedly considering leaving Liverpool and Manchester United are one of several clubs showing interest.
According to Spanish news outlet Don Balon, Salah has told his agent to sort his Liverpool exit.
However, they reckon Manchester United and Manchester City are also in the hunt for Salah.
Real, United and City are all capable of paying Liverpool’s asking price for the Egypt star, which is reportedly around £175m.
Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho, who is expected to splash the cash this summer, sold Salah during his time at Chelsea.
Mourinho wants to spend big to keep up with City next season after watching Pep Guardiola’s men storm to the Premier League title this year.
However, Liverpool remain determined to keep hold of their prized asset and would not entertain the idea of selling to their Premier League rivals.