Ex-Barcelona star revealed as ’44m offer made’ as reason for ‘pause’ over Red Devils transfer

According to reports, former FC Barcelona star Veterin Roque has ‘decided his stance’ on whether to join Manchester United in January or next summer.

Red devils The focus has been on rebuilding its attack in recent months. In the summer, they invested heavily to sign Benjamin Sisko, Mathis Cunha and Brian Mbemo.

These arrivals filled the void left by Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Jaden Sancho, players who moved elsewhere in the summer on permanent deals or loans.

This business has grown Reuben Amorimside, but it has been suggested they could sign another attacker in the summer. This is because Cisco has a slight injury, while they will be without Mbemo and Imad Dilo during next month’s African Cup of Nations.

Therefore, it is reported that they are scouring the market for a possible solution, while they are also looking to sign a new number 6 as a long-term replacement for Casemiro.

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Man is one of those linked with UTD, with the 20-year-old returning to form at Palmeiras after a disappointing spell at Barcelona.

The Brazilian had a short spell at Barcelona when he fell out with the club during a lack of minutes, so club chiefs decided to cash in on him for around £22million.

The rookie has bounced back at Palmeiras, scoring 20 goals and providing five assists in 52 appearances for the Brazilian outfit. He is reportedly on the radar of Manchester United and a report earlier this month claimed they were ‘making an offer’ worth £44m for the forward.

Now, a report by journalist Pete O’Rourke Football insider Roque’s ‘stance’ to move to Old Trafford has been revealed, with the attacker favoring the move for a reason.

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Overick has argued that he is in favor of a move for Man Utd so that he can “prove a point to Barcelona”.

He explained: “Obviously, a disappointing spell at Barcelona will put him in question, whether he can do it in Europe.

“But, it seems that the player will be interested in returning to Europe to prove a point to Barcelona that he can do it in the biggest league in European football.”

Man Utd have also been linked with other potential signings, including AFC Bournemouth standout Antoine Seminu. They are said to be moving ‘fast’ to beat Liverpool in the race to land the winger.