Man Utd transfer news: Icardi, Lukaku, Maguire, Ben Yedder, Maignan

United reject Inter’s offer of swap deal
involving Mauro Icardi and Romelu Lukaku

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The Daily Express says the Italian outfit have
been chasing Lukaku for several weeks, but while the unsettled
Belgian striker is eager to make the move, reports suggest United
will only let him leave on their terms. 

And those terms don’t include swapping him for
controversial Argentine forward Icardi. Although his eye for goal
is impressive, Icardi’s attitude is a cause for
concern. 

As the newspaper adds, “controversy appears to follow him
around”, a situation not helped by his wife and agent, Wanda Nara,
who “has regularly criticised Inter’s handling of her
husband”.

Bid for Ben Yedder

There may also be another reason why United aren’t interested in
Icardi. According to the Daily Mirror, the club is considering a “shock
swoop” for Sevilla striker Wissam Ben Yedder.

The 28-year-old, capped four times by France, has won the
attention of United, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain with his
sharpshooting skills. 

But neither Barca or PSG can guarantee Ben Yedder regular
football next season, leaving United in a strong position to tempt
him to Old Trafford. 

Lukaku agent in Milan

United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appears to be ready to
table a £36m bid for French frontman Ben Yedder – and to help fund
the deal, he is set to sell Lukaku to Inter for
£75m. 

The chances of the Belgian leaving Old Trafford are looking ever
higher, with his agent, Federico Pastorello, “spotted meeting
Inter executives at the club’s offices in Milan on Tuesday
afternoon”, reports Goal.com. 

Asked if Inter were keen on signing Lukaku, Pastorello
replied: “Yes. He’s publicly expressed his plans and desires. We’ll
see what happens.”

Gallic gloveman eyed

Another Frenchman being pursued by United is Lille shot-stopper
Mike Maignan, voted the top gloveman in Ligue 1 last
season. 

The 23-year-old enjoyed a stellar season, culminating in his
call-up to the French national squad.

The Daily Mail says that while United are still
trying to persuade David de Gea to stay, if the Spaniard does leave
then Lille’s £30m goalkeeper Maignan is “the one they want”.

Rivals to bid £65m for Maguire

Manchester rivals United and City are prepared to pay £65m
for Leicester centre-back Harry Maguire. 

Sky Sports News understands that both clubs
have been in talks with Leicester for several weeks, although as
yet “a deal is no closer to being agreed”.

The England defender is said to be happy at Leicester, and
the broadcaster reports that he won’t force a transfer away from
the Foxes. However, he is also open to a move to one of the Premier
League’s top sides, Sky Sports adds.

Maguire would reportedly prefer joining champions Man City
to moving to Man Utd.