Manchester United have missed out on signing a target, after the player rejected a transfer
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Manchester United have missed out on signing a target this transfer window, after the player reportedly turned down a move to Old Trafford.
With the signings of Mason Mount and Andre Onana already completed this summer, Manchester United's main focus has been on bringing in a new striker to fill a large hole in the squad.
One player who won't be joining, though, is 20-year-old Japan international Zion Suzuki, according to Japanese outlet Sponichi. Suzuki currently plays for Urawa Reds in the J-League, but turned down a move to Manchester United in favour of staying in Japan.
Manchester United offered Urawa Reds a fee in the region of £5m, which would have made Suzuki the most expensive player in J-League history. Transfermarkt values him at just £200k.
However, the report suggests that with the 2024 Paris Olympics coming up at the end of the 2023/24 season, Suzuki wants to be in contention to make the Japan squad competing for the gold medal.
Zion Suzuki has rejected a move to Manchester United (Image credit: Getty Images)
While Manchester United have signed Andre Onana for £47.2m this summer, Dean Henderson looks destined to leave the club, leaving space for a back-up goalkeeper. Tom Heaton is still contracted to the club, but the 37-year-old could leave with Luton Town interested.
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Matej Kovar and Nathan Bishop have both played for Ten Hag's side during this pre-season, but the Dutchman reportedly wanted to bring in Suzuki with a view to the future. Both Kovar and Bishop are 23, respectively, meaning Suzuki would provide an even younger option.
Manchester United wanted a back-up goalkeeper to Andre Onana (Image credit: Getty Images)
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