However, Vasilyev dispelled the possibility of a move by confirming that no more players will leave Monaco this transfer window.
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With Monaco qualified for the group stages of the Champions League, the newspaper suggests that the South American full-back has opted to remain in France for at least another season.
Many of United players are away on worldwide duty for their country and striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been given an extended break.
In an effort to make room for the new central defender, United have been working on a deal to sell Marcos Rojo to Valencia as one replacement for Arsenal-bound Shkodran Mustafi.
Earlier this month the Portugal worldwide stated that he felt “flattered to be associated with a club like Manchester United”.
He netted on his debut against Leicester in the Community Shield, before scoring on his Premier League bow against Bournemouth.
Valencia have also been working on the purchase of fellow Argentina defender Ezequiel Garay from Zenit St Petersburg.
The French side will be participating in the UEFA Champions League this season, unlike United and Chelsea.
Jose Mourinho has opened up on the upcoming Manchester Derby, admitting he is anxious by the fixture’s proximity to the global break. However, Mourinho has gone one step further to ensure that he gets to make the most of worldwide breaks.
Monaco right back Fabinho has reportedly been a target of Mourinho’s over the past few months, but according to L’Equipe, Chelsea are also after the player.
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“I couldn’t be happier to join Hull and really get my career started”, Weir told the club’s official website.
