Manchester United has been given a setback as a transfer target is unlikely to leave the club in January.
Manchester United has been given a setback as a transfer target is unlikely to leave the club in January
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The Belgian forward is hesitant to leave the Dutch club in the winter transfer market and join United.
Johan Bakayoko has attracted interest from a number of Premier League teams in recent months.
According to the same story, Liverpool and Brentford were both interested in acquiring the young Belgian during the summer. With the Bees even making a club-record £38.5 million bid, which was rejected by the kid.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly joined the battle to sign him. Bakayoko, on the other hand, is thought to be pleased with his progress at Eindhoven.
Bakayoko has been an important player for PSV this season. As the Dutch club holds a 10-point lead in the Eredivisie. In 16 league games this season, he has three goals and eight assists to his name.
By declining United in January, Bakayoko will be able to continue playing in the Champions League. Where PSV will face Borussia Dortmund in the final 16.
Bakayoko has made 64 appearances for PSV. Since signing from Belgian side Anderlecht in 2019, scoring 11 goals and giving 18 assists. He has also represented Belgium nine times.
Erik ten Hag, manager of Manchester United, speaks out on Jadon Sancho’s future
When questioned about the future of Jadon Sancho, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag was direct.
Following a quarrel with Ten Hag, the England international has not played for the Red Devils since September 3, 2023.
Sancho might be returning to his previous club Borussia Dortmund on loan for the remainder of the season.
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Erik ten Hag, on the other hand, claims that there is no update on the 23-year-old’s future.
Sancho has struggled to impress. Since joining Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 for a reputed sum of £73 million. In 82 appearances, the winger has only 12 goals and six assists.