Manchester United are reportedly ready to abandon the chase for Juventus outcast Paulo Dybala, according to ESPN. The Red Devils have been chasing the Argentinian in a swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku, however, the deal seems far from materialising before the window shuts down.
Lukaku is set to leave Manchester United with Juventus and Inter Milan showing a keen interest in signing him. Inter have already failed to land the player with a £54m bid, falling massively short of United’s £80m asking price.
Juventus were ready to offer Dybala in lieu for the Belgian, but Dybala’s questionable desire in joining the Red Devils has put the deal in jeopardy. However, Juve are still hopeful of signing the 26-year-old.
Dybala is said to be unhappy with the prospect of swapping Champions League football with Europa League for a season. Further, United have refused to meet his mammoth wage demands and there also have been complications in agreements over his image rights.
Manchester United have already splashed £68m on Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, before agreeing on a world-record £80m deal with Leicester City for Harry Maguire. The Red Devils are also said to be chasing a deal for Bruno Fernandes this summer.
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