Man Utd transfer news: Schweinsteiger in Deadline Day stand-off
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It seems that United are desperate to offload the midfielder to ease their wage bill and are prepared to offer him to Sporting on a free transfer. But Jose Mourinho has a problem "attempting to convince" Schweinsteiger to make the move, particularly after the canny German pledged his (unwanted) loyalty to United and announced that he would never play for another European club - leaving him on the sidelines at Old Trafford pocketing £160,000-a-week.
Today could be the day the Red Devils finally get shot of Bastian Schweinsteiger, reports the Daily Mirror, which says that Sporting Lisbon "have made an approach" for the out-of-favour Germany international.
It seems that United are desperate to offload the midfielder to ease their wage bill and are prepared to offer him to Sporting on a free transfer. But Jose Mourinho has a problem "attempting to convince" Schweinsteiger to make the move, particularly after the canny German pledged his (unwanted) loyalty to United and announced that he would never play for another European club - leaving him on the sidelines at Old Trafford pocketing £160,000-a-week.
It's not only United who want to see the deal. Leicester are also keen as it is thought Sporting will sell Adrien Silva to the Foxes if they're successful in landing Schweinsteiger.
But they might be left disappointed, reports ESPN, which takes the German at his word when he says that he wants to stay put.
"My absolute dream would be to play for Manchester United and help them reach their goals," Schweinsteiger told a news conference before tonight's Germany vs Finland clash. Asked if he and Jose Mourinho had fallen out, he replied: "I don't have a problem with Jose Mourinho. We had a good exchange, he explained his standpoint to me. I know what Manchester United want. But I also know what I want. You will have to wait and see what happens in September, October. It's a respectful dialogue.
Elsewhere and the Daily Express says that United's hopes of signing young striker Gabriel Barbosa have crashed and burned after the 20-year-old Brazilian agreed terms with Inter Milan. United and Chelsea have both been tailing the youngster, who helped his country win Olympic gold this month, but the Express says the frontman has joined the Italian outfit until 2021.
