Man United plotting £160m transfer move for Jack Grealish, James Maddison

Manchester United are reportedly planning to shell out 160 million pounds for both James Maddison and Jack Grealish in summer transfer window. Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has backed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to make 'statement' signings in summer transfer window and help club get back to winning ways.

Man United planning to use money from Pogba deal

According to reports, Red Devils are set to lose Paul Pogba in summer but are planning to use proceeds from his sale to buy Maddison and Grealish. United is planning to bid 90 million pounds for Leicester City's midfielder James Maddison. However, reports suggest that midfielder is in talks with Leicester to sign a new deal but Red Devils are all set to offer an improved contract as compared to Foxes' 200,000 pounds a week contract.

With addition of Bru Fernandes, Solskjaer will also look to boost team's midfield with signing of Jack Grealish. 24-year-old midfielder has been with Aston Villa since of six. Although, club is set to be offered a lot of deals from potential bidders.

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Josh King's failed Man United move

Manchester United was heavily linked with a move for Bournemouth striker Josh King throughout January transfer window. While it was reported that Cherries accepted United's bid for Josh King, move eventually failed to materialise. Red Devils instead brought in former Watford striker Odion Ighalo on a short term deal.

Josh King, who played for Manchester United's youth team from 2008-10, admitted that it was his dream to play for English club. He was naturally disappointed after move collapsed. However, King could t understand as to why move failed in first place. King admitted that he believed move would eventually happen. That said, King insisted that he remains focused on his job at Bournemouth.

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