Reports in Spain have downplayed the possibility of Saúl Niguez joining Manchester United this summer.
As covered by The Peoples Person, parts of the British media have even suggested that the Spaniard’s agents should be in England this week to finalize a change to a Premier League club.
Since then, the Spanish newspaper AS has erased that story and, in a further blow to United fans, has claimed that Saúl is hoping for a change to Barcelona.
The report states that “Barça continues to be the best placed to take over the services of the midfielder.
“Despite the rumors coming from England, the Premier League clubs have not yet made any move to incorporate the rojiblanco player.
“Chelsea, Liverpool and United have him among their options, but none have taken a firm step for him.”
On the Barça interest they add: “The destination that Saúl likes the most is the Camp Nou. From the interest of Barça, his only wish is to dress as a Blaugrana ”.
United have had ties to a number of midfielders since the summer window opened, and West Ham’s Declan Rice, Wolves ‘Ruben Neves and Rennes’ Eduardo Camavinga are believed to be potential targets.
However, rumors about the Old Trafford club’s interest in Saul have persisted for a period of two years and have accelerated since the beginning of the summer.
The Spanish international has gone from being an essential piece of Atlético to something of a secondary player in recent months.
Last season he started just 11 games for eventual champions Diego Simeone, sparking increased speculation about his prospects in Madrid.
It is believed that the midfielder could now be available for a reduced fee of around £ 45 million.
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