Man United 'offered 15 players' in one week and included Chelsea star and ex-player

The Red Devils lost their first two games of the Premier League season and this created a scramble to make late signings.

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United eventually managed to bring in Casemiro for £70million and Antony for £85m, but the list of players they could have signed was extensive.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed how more than a dozen players were offered to them in just a single week at the end of August.

It all started with the bid for Adrien Rabiot and Marko Arnautovic, this started the cascade of players that were offered.

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On his YouTube channel, Romano said: "Two deals that were absolutely on for Manchester United. What happened? The following week, that crazy week, Rabiot turned down Man United because of the salary and United say no because of his salary request.

"Marko Arnautovic collapses because the fans are crazy about that story.

"More than 15 players were offered to Man United that week. Memphis Depay on a free transfer, Moises Caicedo was a player considered for the midfield as Rabiot was not joining, Leandro Paredes was discussed by Man United and PSG. PSG were looking for a solution for Paredes and Man United were looking for a different solution.

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"Weston McKennie was a player offered to Man United, but they were interested in a different kind of player for the midfield.

"There were also for other positions. For the winger, because the Antony deal was on standby, Carrasco was offered on a permanent deal, not on loan. Christian Pulisic was discussed by Manchester United and Chelsea, but United tried for a loan and Chelsea had no intention of accepting that.

"Hirving Lozano was offered to Man United and they said no.

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"Many other positions, for example the right-back. Sergino Dest was offered, it is also important to mention Thomas Meunier.

"He was offered but Borussia Dortmund had no intention to proceed."