Manchester United’s manager explained why he turned down an offer from INEOS while also eyeing PSG’s Kolo Muani as a potential short-term solution to bolster the squad. Despite the £37.5m transfer setback, United are looking to make moves in January, with Muani seen as a possible fix to their current attacking struggles.
Man Utd Manager Explains Why He Rejected INEOS Offer
Reports say Roberto De Zerbi showed Marseille’s squad the offer Manchester United made and explained why he turned down INEOS.
De Zerbi succeeded Graham Potter at Brighton, leading the Seagulls to new heights and securing a Europa League spot at the end of the 2022/23 season.
The 2023/24 season was less fruitful, with De Zerbi frequently voicing his frustrations over Brighton’s transfer dealings and long-term goals.
The highly regarded head coach departed Brighton after They placed eleventh in the Premier League and were eliminated from the Europa League in the round of 16.
Although his season with Brighton was disappointing, De Zerbi was linked to several top European clubs in the summer and was considered a possible replacement for Erik ten Hag at Man Utd.
Despite a disappointing season at Brighton, De Zerbi was linked with multiple top European clubs in the summer and mentioned as a potential successor to Erik ten Hag at Man Utd.
Despite this, Man Utd remained with Ten Hag, who was given an extended period before being dismissed at the end of last month.
Meanwhile, De Zerbi joined Ligue 1 club Marseille, who signed Mason Greenwood, Adrien Rabiot, Neal Maupay, Elye Wahi, and Jonathan Rowe during the summer.
Under De Zerbi, Marseille had a solid start to the 2024/25 season but were dealt a setback with a 3-1 home defeat to Auxerre on Friday. The loss leaves them nine points behind league leaders PSG.
A report from L’Equipe suggests that De Zerbi has used Manchester United as motivation for his players, showing them the contract offer he received from the Premier League club.
The report also explains why he chose Marseille over Man Utd: “This is where I could have been, but I prioritized passion over money. I came to Marseille for the passion.”
New England manager Thomas Tuchel was also considered to replace Ten Hag, with super agent Pini Zahavi stating that “everything was prepared” for him to join Man Utd.
Zahavi said: “If I were Thomas, I would have gone to Manchester United. He had the opportunity. Everything was prepared, and the deal was basically dry.
“Thomas has a spark of genius in him. But in today’s football you have to be wise and a diplomat. He’ll have to learn that.”
Man Utd Eye PSG ‘Discard’ as Short-Term Fix After Blow
Reports suggest Manchester United are keen on signing Randal Kolo Muani from Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain.
The 25-year-old was linked with Manchester United before making a £66m move to PSG in the summer of 2023.
The France international enjoyed a standout period in the Bundesliga with Eintracht Frankfurt, scoring 26 goals in 50 appearances across all competitions before joining PSG.
Kolo Muani has played only twice in Ligue 1 this season, and his limited game time could prompt a January or summer exit from PSG, with Man Utd reportedly interested. United, struggling with just nine goals in ten Premier League matches, may target new signings in January under incoming manager Ruben Amorim, with rumors suggesting multiple loan deals.
A report from Spain says Man Utd is eyeing PSG’s ‘discard’ Kolo Muani as a short-term solution in January for two reasons.
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