The brother of Bologna star Marko Arnautovic has, on Sunday, responded to speculation linking the attacker with a return to the Premier League with Manchester United.
The name of Austrian international Arnautovic has, of course, taken its place front and centre in the media headlines across the day to date.
This comes amid claims that Erik ten Hag’s United have identified the former Stoke City star as a surprise transfer target.
With Cristiano Ronaldo continuing to angle for an Old Trafford exit, and uncertainty surrounding the readiness of Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial to pick up the goalscoring slack, the Red Devils are understandably back in the market for reinforcements up top.
Arnautovic, fresh off a 14-goal campaign in Italy, is as a result being eyed as a cut-price option.
Man Utd are linked to Marko Arnautović, throwback his goal against Juventus.
Is he the player that the Red Devils need? 👀 pic.twitter.com/B8zk3E8JYu
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) August 7, 2022
Speaking to the media late on Sunday evening, it therefore came as little surprise when the subject of the 33-year-old’s future was put to none other than Arnautovic’s brother.
The bid in question is understood to have come in around the €9/10 million mark.
With the powers that be at the club having opted to knock the proposal back, though, Arnautovic’s brother is ready to open discussions with Bologna, in an effort to push a deal over the line.
Danijel, brother of Marko Arnautović on Manchester United bid: “It’s true that there’s a bid from a well-known club…”, told @heidenreich84. 🚨🇦🇹 #MUFC
“I’m in contact with Bologna to see if that can be realised”, he added.
Opening bid around €9/10m has been turned down. pic.twitter.com/EaUMY2Jul9
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2022
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