Man Utd ‘consider Saul Niguez transfer bid and believe they can land Atletico Madrid star ahead of Liverpool for £45m’
MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly considering a move for Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez, and believe that can land the Spaniard ahead of rivals Liverpool, according to reports.
Saul has been linked with a move away from Atletico all summer, with Premier League giants circling.
According to the , the 26-year-old midfielder has a whopping £126million release clause in his contract.
But he could go for as little as £45m due to Atletico's dire financial situation.
United are on the hunt for a first team midfielder with contract rebel Paul Pogba's future at the club in doubt.
Liverpool are also interested in Saul, but are unlikely to make a move until they ship a midfielder out of the club.
Saul has also been offered to fellow LaLiga giants Barcelona, and a potential swap deal involving Antoine Griezmann was discussed.
But the Frenchman wasn't informed of the negotiations, making the deal complicated, according to RMC journalist .
United appear to be the best placed team, and can afford to take on Saul's massive wages.
Wherever Saul ends up, his current manager Diego Simeone is keen for the situation to end on good terms.
The Argentine said: "We cannot put aside what is rumoured and talked about.
“If he has to leave, [I’ll] give him a big hug, wish him the best with the boys who gave us life and to continue being friends, as always.
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"Either to Barcelona or elsewhere.”
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is also interested in bringing Saul's Atletico team-mate Kieran Trippier back to England.
The England International is interested in returning to England after successfully helping Atletico win LaLiga last season.
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