Published 22:25 IST, February 3rd 2020

Ed Woodward fails to offer improved bid, lose out on Josh King

Ed Woodward reportedly disappointed Josh King when he failed to table an improved bid for the former Manchester United player on the transfer deadline day

Reported by: Ruchit Rastogi
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Ed Woodward reportedly disappointed Josh King when he failed to table an improved bid for former Manchester United player on January transfer deadline day. According to reports, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was keen on signing striker, instead, club made a move for Odion Ighalo on loan from Shanghai Shenhua.

Bournemouth rejected Manchester United's offer

According to reports, Manchester United tabled an offer worth 25 million pounds but it was rejected by Cherries. Bournemouth may have accepted a bid of 30 million pounds.

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Manchester United’s bid for Josh King was earlier rejected by Bournemouth, as Cherries considered striker a vital cog in ir relegation battle and it would be difficult to find a replacement before transfer deadline. Old Trafford side reportedly made a £27 million bid for striker, which was rejected by Bournemouth. King has made a name for himself at Bournemouth in Premier League, scoring 45 goals in 151 appearances.

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'I need to start playing regular football again'

Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo recently re-signed for Estudiantes on a loan deal till end of season. According to reports, Rojo said that his mor played a very important part in his decision to join his former club. While talking to a local media outlet, Argentina International said that he needs to play regular football, return to top and also said that his family insisted on him coming back.

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Rojo said that he had a lot of offers from or clubs, adding that it better to be back home. on-loan player also said that he hopes to be back on football pitch as soon as possible.

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22:25 IST, February 3rd 2020