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Manchester United transfer news: Red Devils still in hunt for Saul Niguez

Saul Niguez
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Manchester United are still in the race to sign Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid, according to reports.

The Spain international had been linked with a move to Barcelona as part of a swap deal taking Antoine Griezmann back to the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.

Atletico need to make space in their wage bill for a new striker, which is thought to be their priority in this summer's market.

The report cites Manchester United and Liverpool as potential destinations, with Saul's agent currently working to establish contact with Premier League clubs.

There is still a chance that Saul could end up at the Camp Nou, with Griezmann moving in the other direction, but United's chances of landing the midfielder have received a boost in recent days.

Their priority appears to be a centre-back, though. Raphael Varane is Solskjaer's top target now that United have completed a £73m deal for Jadon Sancho, which could be announced on Monday.

That has to be the club's aim in the upcoming campaign - and it looks like Solskjaer knows it.

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