Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Gareth Bale boost, Milan Skriniar speaks out, three more deals

Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Gareth Bale boost, Milan Skriniar speaks out, three more deals

Saturday June 23

Milinkovic-Savic blow

Manchester United target Serge Milinkovic-Savic struggled to contain his joy when asked about joining Juventus.

"I’m with the national team," said the 23-year-old after Serbia’s 2-1 defeat to Switzerland on Friday night.

"The World Cup is a beautiful thing and now I’m not thinking about what to do next but only to my national team and do everything possible to reach the last 16."

Asked specifically about joining Juventus, Milinkovic-Savic tried to play it cool, adding: "I can smile, but I have to think solely about the World Cup.

"Then we’ll see what to do."

Skriniar speaks out

Manchester United transfer target Milan Skriniar insists he is content with life at Inter Milan.

Jose Mourinho has eyed up the centre-back with Tottenham proving unwilling to sell Toby Alderweireld.

But it seems Skriniar is in no mood to force his way out of Inter to join United.

"I’m glad they're interested in me, but Inter decided on what they decided," said Skriniar.

"So I can not say anything more about it. I am, however, satisfied."

Luka Modric claim

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson attempted to prise Luka Modric away from Tottenham seven years ago, says Jamie Redknapp.

"The day after Manchester United lost to Barcelona in the Champions League final at Wembley in 2011, my dad received a call from Sir Alex Ferguson," said Redknapp. "He wanted to sign Luka Modric.

"Xavi and Iniesta had raised the bar for midfielders. The best had to be players who could take the ball off either foot, dribble and pass through the lines.

"Having seen just how impressive those two were against United, Sir Alex identified Modric as the player to take his team forward."

Gareth Bale boost

Manchester United's hopes of signing Real Madrid star Gareth Bale have been given a lift by his agent, Jonathan Barnett.

Bale is thought to be waiting to speak to new Bernabeu boss Julen Lopetegui before making a decision on his future.

But Barnett has dropped a big hint Real are in no rush to hold talks by revealing no contact has yet been made with him.

"I think we have to have a chat with Real Madrid and see where we're going," said Barnett.

"He wants a better year than he had last year. He wants to play more, and that's paramount to him. I think he's one of the top three or four players on earth. For somebody like him, he has to play. It's not about money."

Alex Sandro revelation

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has reportedly been overruled after targeting Juventus star Alex Sandro.

Mourinho wanted the Brazil international to come in as a permanent replacement for Luke Shaw.

But it seems he will not have his wish to strengthen the left side of his defence granted this summer.

According to the Manchester Evening News, Ed Woodward has decided not to pursue a deal for Sandro.

Juventus were thought to be demanding more than £60m to let go of the former Porto ace.

Three more deals

Manchester United want to secure three more deals ahead of next season, reports claim.

Old Trafford chiefs have already wrapped up the signings of Fred and Diogo Dalot for Jose Mourinho this summer.

And there looks to be no end to the spending anytime soon with players for three positions still wanted.

The Manchester Evening News claim United are targeting a centre-back, a central midfielder and a forward.

The newspaper indicate getting a left-back on-board is no longer a priority, despite Mourinho's lack of trust in Luke Shaw.