Kluivert plays down talk of United move

BeSoccer 6 years ago 2.2k
Despite recent speculation, Justin Kluivert has played down talk of a move to Manchester United. AFP

The 18 year old Ajax star had reportedly been the target of a £10million bid by United, but after their 3-1 victory over NAC Breda the teenager quashed rumours about the move.

Last week, 'The Mirror' reported that Manchester United were in advanced talks to sign Justin Kluivert in a deal worth £10million, however this rumour has quickly been nipped in the bud by the young Dutch forward.

Speaking to 'Voetbal Inside' after Ajax's victory against NAC Breda, Kluivert denied the reports, stating: "The chances of me leaving are slim."

"I haven't spoken to Jose Mourinho myself. I know as much as you do. Rumours are always there, but Manchester United has never come up, and I don't think it's a logical step. A few more years at Ajax? Who knows, we'll see."

Furthermore, Jose Mourinho has plunged the move into more doubt after United's victory over Huddersfield, telling journalists in his post-match interview that United would not be in the market for more fowards in summer.

He asserted that the addition of Sanchez to the squad meant that the 'Red Devils' would not need to strengthen in this area in summer, stating: "We have Alexis, we have [Romelu] Lukaku, we have Martial, we have [Marcus] Rashford. Rashford can play on the left or on the right. Alexis is exactly the same."

"But I don't want attacking players, so don't speak about attacking players that are coming here because nobody is coming here. We have [Juan] Mata, Lukaku, Rashford, Martial and Alexis. I don't want [any more] attacking players."

"For speculation in the summer, you have to go to other areas. Attacking players, I am really happy with."

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