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Who says fans have no impact in football? Certainly not those of Manchester United in any case. While the Red Devils were in negotiations with Bologna to sign Marko Arnautovic, the directors reportedly took the advice of the fans.
According to Laurie Whitwell, journalist for The Athletic, a wave of reactions against the arrival of the Austrian striker convinced the leaders of Manchester United to abandon the file. In addition, the price asked by Bologna was considered too high by the English club which offered 8.5 M€ while the Italians claimed 12. However, Arnautovic had agreed with the Red Devils but he did not ultimately shouldn’t wear the red jersey.
Manchester United have been asked 12m€ from Bologna for Arnautovic, after bidding 8.5m€ and finding deal on personal terms with player.
Backlash from fans is now pushing United to pull out from talks.
Rabiot instead still stays, incredibly Manchester United still convinced to
– Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) August 9, 2022
Manchester United have decided against signing 33-year-old Marko Arnautović because of fan complaints and Bologna’s demands, reports @lauriewhitwell pic.twitter.com/5QeQIIScIO
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 9, 2022
to summarize
Manchester United leaders have pulled out of negotiations to sign the Austrian striker. According to Laurie Whitwell, journalist for The Athletic, a wave of reactions against the arrival of Marko Arnautovic convinced the leaders of the Red Devils to abandon the file.
