Manchester United gaffer Erik ten Hag has mischievously refused to dismiss speculation arising regarding making a sensational move for Paris Saint-Germain\u2019s Neymar as it is understood that the Brazil star has supposedly been made available by the Parisian club this summer with United being one of the main clubs contacted over a possible transfer.<\/p>\n
Neymar had migrated from Barcelona to the Parc des Princes club in 2017at a world record cost of \u00a3200million, is currently among some of the big names, alongside Lionel Messi, who are most likely to be moved on as the club\u2019s Qatari owners look to rebuild.<\/p>\n
As for United, it now remains to be seen how feasible the purported move would be\u00a0while Ten Hag assesses the number of recruits he\u2019s targeting after having spent \u00a3220million in his first transfer window. When pressed for details, the Dutchman played coy when asked about the rumors circulating in France ahead of United\u2019s penultimate Premier League game against Chelsea at Old Trafford on Thursday night.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWhen we have news we will tell you,\u201d replied Ten Hag with a mischievous smile.<\/p>\n
United are expected to be busy in the transfer market again this summer with the number of players leaving Old Trafford expected to run into double figures, among whom are the likes of Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial, Diogo Dalot, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Fred, Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek, Anthony Elanga and Brandon Williams. Several fringe players including Phil Jones, Axel Tuanzebe, Eric Bailly and Alex Telles are also expected to depart.<\/p>\n
Ten Hag was queried again regarding Martial\u2019s situation after the Frenchman appeared to react angrily to being substituted in Saturday\u2019s 1-0 win at Bournemouth, and was asked whether the prevailing assumption that the player will leave is correct.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo,\u201d said Ten Hag.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you are not available, you can’t score. When he was available we played better and the team is winning games. He’s also scoring goals but he has to be available.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"