Manchester United turn to Eriksen, Dybala talks ended by agent’s demands

Manchester United  look to Christian Eriksen

Manchester United are hoping to bring Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen to Old Trafford before deadline day on Thursday, the Daily Mail reports. The Dane is said to be top of United’s wishlist, and the club are hoping to strike a deal in time after Spurs emerged as favourites to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting. United must finalise their incomings by Thursday, although they have until September 2 for any potential outgoings to foreign clubs – namely Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba. 

Agent fee damages Dybala talks 

Paulo Dybala’s move to Manchester United broke down due to an issue with the player’s image rights, the Daily Mail reports. Dybala’s agent was demanding a £15m fee in commission to negotiate the rights, which are owned by a third party, but United were not willing to pay that amount. As a result, Romelu Lukaku’s hopes of returning the other way were left in tatters, with the Belgian pictured training with Anderlecht as he looks for a move away from Old Trafford.