Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward reportedly pulled the plug on a move for Mario Mandzukic because Juventus ' asking price for the striker was too high.
The Red Devils were looking at the Croatian as a potential replacement for Romelu Lukaku after the forward completed a much-anticipated £74m move to Inter Milan.
Mandzukic, 33, first emerged as a potential signing for United while they were in talks with the Italian champions over a potential swap deal involving Paulo Dybala and Lukaku.
Although the proposed trade fell through, the Premier League club maintained an interest in signing the striker outright after Lukaku's departure looked increasingly likely.
However, The Times reports that United ended their pursuit of Mandzukic because Woodward believed Juventus' £14m valuation was excessive.
According to the publication, the Red Devils were also unwilling to meet the striker's £150,000-a-week wages.
United's inability to reach an agreement with the Serie A side meant that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was not able to add any new names to his squad on deadline day, with Daniel James, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire already completing moves to Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Lukaku ended his two-year stay with the Manchester club by signing a five-year contract with Italian giants Inter.
The 26-year-old scored 42 goals in 96 games for United after his £75m move from Everton in 2017.
"Inter were the only club I wanted," said the Belgian international after joining Antonio Conte's side.
"I’m here to bring the Nerazzurri back to the top."
United were initially believed to be open to keeping the striker, but his relationship with Solskjaer has deteriorated in recent weeks as he looked to force a switch to Italy.
He trained with former club Andrlecht when United's squad was given the day off on Monday but failed to report back for training at Carrington the following day.
That incident came just a few days after Lukaku reportedly angered the Norwegian by publicly sharing results of a speed test undertaken by the first team in a Twitter post, which was later deleted.
In a brief statement on the club's website, United said: "Everybody would like to thank Romelu for his efforts at the club and pass on our best wishes for the future."
pudceknpuz
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united sells their 74mil prime striker then goes after an old striker and ends up pulling out of the deal cause the "price was too high". For Ed almost any price is too high except if a player that was targeted twice grows in value. I guess we have to target Bruno one more time with his value going to 100mil and united will go for him at the end of next transfer window.(and he will be the only signing 😂😂)
feybcinou
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why would you want to buy a 33yrs old? ibra was exceptional.. woodward get your sense right
Nuwabcdru
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Man Utd don’t need 33 year olds. Out of date stock. And that applies to bale too. Injury prone. Crock.
Sawjoy
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We will see how you will bring the Nerazzurri back to the top our former heavy truck. I’m not laughing I wish you good luck.
Jewe
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official news Man u signed edwordward
henzzy
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Let's stop talking about age as a factor. Ronaldo is 34 but no club will not want to buy him for his exceptional skills. Ed Woodward is an English tribalist and does not like mandzukic....otherwise what is 14m compared to 80to85m he lavished on his brother Harry Maguire...... English favouritism and nepotism!!!
the guy is 33, that's huge money wasted. not even sure to give us 20 goals.
caeacdinpy
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we got young strikers in manu. do we still need more? I don't think so. what we need is CBs and some midfielders.
Kazmnru
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In all Honesty I think we ought to stop using emotions as fans and back the gaffer to use the resources at his disposal to take Man Utd back to greatness.Panic buys aren't the solution. Let's wait and see what the new season brings.Let him build his squad for the future a young squad to grow for the future.Patience is a virtue. Try it
Zozaeikps
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Let's stop talking about age as a factor. Ronaldo is 34 but no club will not want to buy him for his exceptional skills. Ed Woodward is an English tribalist and does not like mandzukic....otherwise what is 14m compared to 80to85m he lavished on his brother Harry Maguire...... English favouritism and nepotism!!!
Zozaeikps
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I see that 'kid' Greenwood outstanding among man u strikers. Let him lead the attacking squad That kid is another mbappe.
Zozaeikps
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Since End Woodward refused to sign new players other than his three countrymen, the old deadwoods should be dropped. Greenfield and co should be given 100% full-time to play for the club. mbappe started at 17years just as Greenfield, comes,and co are doing now. Ole gunnar solskjaer do not allow those deadwoods to appear on the field for any game.
lukzlat910
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No we didn't pull the plug because of price, it's because Old Lady wants to keep her Old Man [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
zapalmnp
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Woodward is a big fool...so we don't have a strike ...chaiii
martial, rashford, greenwood, sanchez - how many do you need for 1 position?
zapalmnp
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So you'd pay 55 million for a young defender and not 14 million for one of the best strikers in the game 😂😂😂
who'll be 34 this year with no sell-on value against an emerging top right back? easy choice, really.
Wubbceky
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waaaiklpru
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Well done! Good job United
Keyaimopru
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Wood is sent to destroy Utd... but it won't work for him
Penpusher007
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Dear Ed Woodward, Thanks for nothing. Sincerely, Everyone
Michaelutd
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team for caling cup?
godykemanutd
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you are right my friend but Bruno was very needed.
yes we as the fans needed Bruno because he is a good player But what about what the coach want and need? Bruno price is not much so if we can pay 80M for a defender because the coach needed him then we can also pay 70M for Bruno if the coach really want him. Honestly i don't blame Woodward because i don't really know what the coach need or want. Ole said that he have 3 players already in the team to replace Herrera that means he don't want to sign another midfielder
Puzdmpstuy
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we have young prayers so no need
Vuwacmoprs
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we need player under the age of 27. we need Zaha and Bruno now
Martin Kamoto
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So you'd pay 55 million for a young defender and not 14 million for one of the best strikers in the game 😂😂😂
vepbipru
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Manchester United...inside life, i hope i won't be watching ole in press conference saying we're rebuilding the team 😂😂😂😂😂😂what nonsense
Toeabdntz
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u don't have striker wat about martial and Rashford
Bobbekst
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Woodward is a big fool...so we don't have a strike ...chaiii
Alijunior10
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Very funny of you. it's a pity how the media have blinded us all. What did Ole said during Manchester United players of the season award even before that...OLE always said and maintained that he want to build a team for the future not a team that will compete for one season...now for your mind do you think Ole will want to sign Manduzkic at the age of 33? We are very funny at times and hatred have blinded us all. We always look for a way to blame Woodward....have Ole for ones said he need a striker of is you the media and the fans that always want a striker.....about Dybala...i don't think that was true because there was also a report that says Dybala told his agent that he doesn't want to join United. so are you going to force him......80% of what we read on the news are false
you are right my friend but Bruno was very needed.
Towdepy
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he should now brace for monkey chants.
Wakadps
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jokers 🙂
Yuylpsy
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wht is dis
FutureGh
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Will Mandzukic be a ball boy , playing for U_23 or coming for a coaching course at MANCHESTER UNITED?
etonengwene
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Sanchez gave us a lesson.now man u isn't a money club.33yrs,earn 70m p.w at juve& wen heard of Utd he want 150m per week,let him retire at juve
its thousands and not millions
Tuhaeot
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Sanchez gave us a lesson.now man u isn't a money club.33yrs,earn 70m p.w at juve& wen heard of Utd he want 150m per week,let him retire at juve
posdinptz
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Man Utd are in for one long hard heartbreaking season
Simaklrtu
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he is not a good man to be doing transfers pliz find his replacement
Hutanorsuy
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y are they still keeping saches
xforce
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It is true that our club has a virus it is not who you think.. The virus is Woodworm
Dsare
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don't even feel like reading united articles again
godykemanutd
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Woodward will say he didn't sign lukaku's replacement because there asking salary is high.
Very funny of you. it's a pity how the media have blinded us all. What did Ole said during Manchester United players of the season award even before that...OLE always said and maintained that he want to build a team for the future not a team that will compete for one season...now for your mind do you think Ole will want to sign Manduzkic at the age of 33? We are very funny at times and hatred have blinded us all. We always look for a way to blame Woodward....have Ole for ones said he need a striker of is you the media and the fans that always want a striker.....about Dybala...i don't think that was true because there was also a report that says Dybala told his agent that he doesn't want to join United. so are you going to force him......80% of what we read on the news are false
godykemanutd
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This where all lies....at the age of 33 even Ole with his plans for the club can never consider Mandzukic. first the pull of of Dybala which was another lie and now Mario.
buheimnouz
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mbula
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dybala is good
habcdeknz
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let Mandzukic retire at Juventus. we should have got Dybala. it's a real shame Mr. Woodward.
cabdalamohamed
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Solskjaer told to do Multiple attempts. He dreams of Dybala, so it is a threat to his team's leadership. Despite Dybala's comments, he describes them as a "poor team To Can't Join.
Vekikpstz
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useless Woodward. they should have collected £1m,. clueless idiots
Alijunior10
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Woodward will say he didn't sign lukaku's replacement because there asking salary is high.
voycdeknuy
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💥💥💥💥
raynknight
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He also is The GuY who pulled the Plug On Man Utd's Epicness and Greatness.... He is ruining their CLuB !!
Edoo87
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its useless striker just ask juve