Manchester United are set to miss out on River Plate’s Julian Alvarez with Manchester City closing in on the deal.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, City are confident of completing the deal within a few days for a reported fee of € 16 million plus bonuses.
He states: “Manchester City board had two meetings with Julián Álvarez agents. Talks have started – but the release clause hasn’t been paid, it’s not done yet. Julián won’t join City in January – but they’d look for a loan. Man United never opened talks to sign Álvarez in January.”
Manchester City are confident to complete Julián Álvarez signing in the next days. It’s matter of details, taxes and add ons 🇦🇷🕷 #MCFC
River will receive €16m guaranteed plus bonuses [to be discussed] and asked Man City to keep Julián on loan.
📲 More: https://t.co/lL22Pyq4DU pic.twitter.com/OZuiivzeqo
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 21, 2022
Manchester City board had two meetings with Julián Álvarez agents. Talks have started – but release clause hasn’t been paid, it’s not done yet. 🔵🇦🇷 #MCFC
Julián won’t join City in January – but they’d look for a loan. Man United never opened talks to sign Álvarez in January. pic.twitter.com/aoDAzUlWar
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 21, 2022
River Plate would prefer to loan him back, so he is unlikely to be wearing the sky blue of City this season even if the deal goes through. Reports also state that City could decide to loan him elsewhere.
The Argentine was heavily linked with United over the past month, with many expecting him to be Ralf Rangnick’s first signing at the club.
United Fans will be disappointed at the incompetence of the club, as they miss out on yet another player.
It is not the first time something like this happened.
Back in December 2019, the club failed to land Erling Haaland despite strong links. The following summer, Jude Bellingham joined Borussia Dortmund after being shown around Carrington.
The two are currently among the most exciting players in the world and are set to dominate for years to come.
Alvarez falls in a similar bracket, and United will be kicking themselves for failing to deliver yet again.