Manchester United transfer news: Gareth Bale, Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba, Cameron Borthwick-Jackson stat : Fox Sports

While the attacker's been linked with an Old Trafford move if he decides to leave Real, the 28-year-old is happy at the Bernabeu. But Lukaku chose United, and it was reported the 24-year-old's close friend Paul Pogba played a persuasive role in the decision. The Belgian striker looked poised to re-join Chelsea, and Real striker Alvaro Morata was reportedly set for a transfer to Old Trafford. "I live near Manchester so, when I was coming to the city [centre], I would drive past Old Trafford and ask my mates what they thought. JOSE Mourinho jokingly told Gareth Bale why he can't sign the Welshman for Manchester United.




Since then he has figured in the Dallas Cup and will form part of the Red Devils squad at the Super Cup NI tournament in Northern Ireland. The 18-year-old, who has previously spent time on the books at Leeds United, first linked up with the Red Devils on a trial basis. The Red Devils have added an 18-year-old to their ranks, with a deal wrapped up following a successful trial spellManchester United have bolstered their goalkeeping ranks with the addition of highly-rated teenager Theo Richardson. Sam Johnstone and Dean Henderson are also contracted to the Red Devils, although they have been sent out on loan to Aston Villa and Shrewsbury Town respectively. Richardson becomes the seventh goalkeeper on United's books, alongside David de Gea, Sergio Romero, Joel Pereira, Kieran O'Hara, Max Johnstone and Ilias Moutha-Sebtaoui.


Manchester United have made another addition to their academy (Picture: Getty)Manchester United have confirmed they've signed goalkeeper Theo Richardson from rivals Leeds United. Richardson joins United's academy (Picture: Manutd.com)Richardson, who joins United having previously been with Leeds, will compete with the likes of Kieran O'Hara and Dean Henderson for a starting berth. United have made a renewed effort in the last 18 months to bolster their academy and recently signed the likes of PSG ace Aliou Badara Traore. United are interested in Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic as well as Eric Dier and Nemanja Matic. However, the 54-year-old is far from happy with the club's business and wants two more arrivals before the start of the season.


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