Manchester United transfer news: Key Rangnick midfield target signs for Juventus after Red Devils dither

By Mark White
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Manchester United have missed out on a key target after failing to steal a march on European rivals

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Manchester United have missed out on key midfield target Denis Zakaria, who today signed for Juventus in a deal worth just €4.5m. 

Zakaria was hotly tipped with a switch to Old Trafford this month, with Spanish outlet AS reporting United boss Ralf Rangnick was a huge admirer of the Gladbach destroyer. The Swiss midfielder was out of contract in the summer, meaning he was available for a bargain price. However, the Red Devils' decision to stall handed rivals the initiative. Juventus announced the 25-year-old's signing earlier this evening. 

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Mark White
Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.