Transfer gossip: Man Utd priced out of move for France star, may move on from De Jong

Ian Watson
Christopher Nkunku celebrates scoring for RB Leipzig.

It’s almost like selling clubs know Man Utd are rich, daft and desperate, with RB Leipzig and Barcelona both taking advantage of the Red Devils. But first, there’s bad news for one of last summer’s biggest movers…

 

INTER INTEREST IN LUKAKU WANING
One report suggested on Monday that Romelu Lukaku ‘doesn’t want any other solution other than Inter’ and the Chelsea flop will ‘get on his knees’ to secure a move back to the San Siro. Today, it seems like he might have to.

Because HLN in Belgium reckons Inter’s interest in re-signing the striker may be cooling. A deal was always going to be tricky since Chelsea will be looking for the best possible terms, whether it be a loan move or a permanent one.

Now it seems the reality has dawned on Inter that they might not have the funds to bring Lukaku back. While he’s down on his knees, the £97.5million striker might want to pray that Chelsea take mercy on him and accept a huge financial hit just to get him out from under Thomas Tuchel’s feet.

 

RICHARLISON WANTS LONDON SWITCH
Richarlison is another striker with very particular plans for where he intends to play next season.

According to UOL, the Brazilian wants to move to London with either Chelsea or Tottenham. As luck would have it, Spurs are keen to make it happen.

The Telegraph says Antonio Conte is ready to bring Richarlison to the capital, with Everton insisting on £50million to sell their star striker.

 


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LEIPZIG MAKE NKUNKU TOO PRICY FOR UNITED
RB Leipzig want double that if they are to let Christopher Nkunku leave…

The France international’s price has risen sharply this year during the back end of a season in which Nkunku has proved himself to be a top-class forward while earning himself the Bundesliga Player of the Year award.

The Independent says Leipzig have slapped a £100million price tag on the 24-year-old, which looks set to end Manchester United’s interest for now. Arsenal and PSG, though, may not be deterred.

 

RED DEVILS MAY MOVE ON FROM DE JONG
‘Any news on Frenkie De Jong?’ you ask…

Not really. The Manchester Evening News says United and Barcelona remain in talks over the Holland international but the two clubs remain apart in their valuation of the midfielder.

Reports in Spain suggest Barca could be asking for £85million while United remain adamant they won’t overpay for De Jong. If Barca don’t budge soon, then the Red Devils are set to move on to other targets, one of them being Kalvin Phillips. But Manchester City are zeroing in on the Leeds United star.