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Friday's Man Utd transfer rumours: Gareth Bale, Nemanja Matic and Fabinho

Gareth Bale during an open training session ahead of their World Cup Qualifier against the Republic of Ireland
Image: Gareth Bale is the most likely player to leave Real Madrid to make way for Kylian Mbappe, according to L'Equipe

All the latest Manchester United transfer news and rumours from across the British and European press on Friday, June 23.

Real Madrid are most likely to allow Gareth Bale to leave if the club sign Kylian Mbappe, according to L'Equipe, with Manchester United ready to make a move for the Welshman.

Real boss Zinedine Zidane and club president Florentino Perez met Mbappe last week and told him they were willing to part with Bale in order to give the 18-year-old more playing time at the Bernabeu.

Nemanja Matic has agreed personal terms to join Manchester United from Chelsea, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Nemanja Matic
Image: Nemanja Matic has reportedly agreed personal terms with Manchester United

United are waiting to agree a fee with Chelsea, who will be more tempted with a sale if they can bolster their own midfield.

Andre Gomes is set to stay in Spain though, according to The Sun, after Barcelona rejected Manchester United's £31m offer after Jorge Mendes talks.

Both United and Juventus were monitoring his situation before Jose Mourinho made an offer for the player.

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Another midfielder option could be Monaco's Fabinho, who has admitted he would be tempted by a move to Manchester United.

Monaco defender Fabinho celebrates his goal against Manchester City
Image: Monaco defender Fabinho scored against Manchester City last season

"It's a tempting invitation," he told Esporte Interativo. "I would first talk to my agent, Monaco too, to decide everything right.

Manchester United have received several offers for out-of-favour winger Adnan Januzaj - but none from the Premier League, according to the Mirror.

Real Socieded are in pole position to land Januzaj with a £9.7m offer which matches United's valuation of the 22-year-old.

Chelsea have beaten United to the signing of Daishawn Redan as the 16-year-old Ajax striker has opted to join the Blues rather than a move to Old Trafford, reports the Daily Mail.

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