Transfer Rumours As Manchester United Target Paulo Dybala

By Joshua Walters

Manchester United Target Paulo Dybala

The Argentine talisman has fallen down the pecking order at the Allianz Stadium since the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo last summer.

Juventus are consequently ready to cash-in on the former Palermo playmaker, and United have emerged as an interested party.

The Red Devils have apparently reached out to the Italian champions over a potential £85m offer.

However, United's inability to qualify for the Champions League next season could serve as a hindrance.

Bayern Munich and Inter Milan have also expressed an interest in the 25-year-old, who cost Juve £36m in 2015.

Matthijs de Ligt Rejects Man United Offer

The center back has had a magnificent season with Ajax, helping Erik ten Hag's side challenge for the Eredivisie title and reach the Champions League semi-finals.

The 19-year-old has attracted interest from a large group of clubs including Liverpool and Barcelona, but he has made it clear to United that he is not keen on a switch to Old Trafford.

Manchester United were happy to offer De Ligt a five-year deal worth £350,000 per week as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer plots to build a strong backline next season.

In any case, De Ligt informed the Red Devils, whose Champions League aspirations were dashed after Sunday's 1-1 draw at Huddersfield, that he had no intention of joining them even if they qualified for Europe's Premier club competition.

Bordeaux Confirm Giroud Interest

Bordeaux have confirmed their interest in bringing Olivier Giroud back to Ligue 1 at the end of the season.

The Chelsea striker will be out of contract at the end of the season, as he struggles for a regular starting spot in Maurizio Sarri's side.

Furthermore, Bordeaux's sporting director Hugo Varele revealed to L'Equipe that they are keen on bringing the former Montpellier striker back to France.

Bale Not Leaving Madrid

Gareth Bale has reportedly been told in an eye-to-eye meeting with Zinedine Zidane that he is not needed at Real Madrid - however he has pledged to remain at the Spanish club.

The Mail reports that the Welsh winger was brought in for a concise talk a week ago in which Zidane clarified that he will no longer be needed at the club.

Bale has however, expressed a desire to remain and fight for a spot next season, in spite of Zidane wanting to get Eden Hazard from Chelsea, Manchester United's Paul Pogba and Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic.