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Thursday's Manchester United transfer rumours: Mateo Kovacic

during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Argentina and Croatia at Nizhniy Novgorod Stadium on June 21, 2018 in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia.
Image: Mateo Kovacic is at the World Cup with Croatia

We round up all the latest Manchester United transfer rumours on Thursday, June 28.

Manchester United reportedly face competition for Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic.

Kovacic looks set to leave Real this summer due to a lack of first-team action and United have been touted as possible suitors.

However, Cadena Cope say Juventus and Roma are both weighing up potential moves.

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The Manchester Evening News report United are expected to sign Lee Grant as their third-choice goalkeeper.

The 35-year-old is currently with Stoke and was praised by Jose Mourinho after an impressive display at Old Trafford in the 2016/17 season.

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Image: Lee Grant is reportedly set to join Manchester United

It is reported that he is unlikely to play for United but "his professionalism will ensure United have reasonable cover for David de Gea and Sergio Romero" and he could also join the coaching staff.

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic says he plans to take some time off before making a decision over his future.

The Lazio midfielder has been linked with Manchester United and Juventus.

But, speaking after Serbia's loss to Brazil at the World Cup last night, he told Mediaset: "I need a little bit of rest now. I'll return to Rome and I would be happy if I stay at Lazio, as I'm content there and I have a contract.

"I read something different in the papers every day, but I haven't thought about it yet. First, I'll rest for a bit, then we'll see."

The Daily Telegraph say United are close to announcing they have agreed a new two-year contract with Marouane Fellaini.

Meanwhile, Tuttosport claim Anthony Martial is top of Juventus' wish-list this summer along with Alvaro Morata and Mauro Icardi.

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