MANCHESTER UNITED’S pursuit of Benjamin Pavard has suffered a second massive blow.
Harry Maguire’s no-go to West Ham sent it rocking. Now Inter Milan have sent it reeling – by offering Bayern Munich £22million.
GettyInter Milan are rated serious rivals to Man Utd for Benjamin Pavard[/caption]
GettyInter chief Simone Inzaghi has reportedly bid for France ace Pavard[/caption]
Bayern would be happy to keep Pavard but United boss Erik ten Hag is hungry to recruit another centre-back.
And the ex-Stuttgart ace is said to be tempted by the idea of moving to Old Trafford.
United would have to move decisively, however.
That’s because transfer guru Fabrizio Romano says Inter have firmed up their own interest in the 27-year-old with a formal bid.
Having brought in playmaker Mason Mount and striker Rasmus Hojlund, Ten Hag’s remaining transfer focus revolves around central defence and a midfield anchorman.
But as the Dutchman looks to sell first and buy later, his plans have been hit by Maguire rejecting a £30m switch to the Hammers.
The England star appears likely to stay at Old Trafford as he wanted a £15m pay-off to make up for what would be lower wages at West Ham.
Further forward, Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat remains the prime candidate to boost the Red Devils’ defensive midfield options.
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But Liverpool are now serious rivals for the £30m-rated Morocco hardman.
Reds’ chief Jurgen Klopp is smarting from losing out to Chelsea for both Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.
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