Football transfer rumours: Yerry Mina to seal Manchester United move?

This morning’s fluff is trapped between the toes

If José Mourinho has a smile on his face today, it will not be because the Manchester United manager is delighted to see Anthony Martial back at training. Nor will it be because the thought of playing for Mourinho holds zero appeal for Real Madrid’s Mateo Kovacic, who probably heard about Martial facing a fine of up to £180,000 for awarding himself some paternity leave after the birth of his son. No, the reason for the United manager’s grin is because Yerry Mina, Barcelona’s £35m centre-back, is set to become the latest member of José’s happy family.

Everton also liked the look of Mina, who showed an eye for goal during Colombia’s run to the last 16 of the World Cup, but Marco Silva reckons that the 23-year-old is out of reach and will hand United £30m for Marcos Rojo instead. Mina’s arrival will also allow United to sell Chris Smalling to Wolves and another player who could be heading for the Old Trafford exit is Paul Pogba, although Barcelona’s technical director, Eric Abidal, has denied holding talks with his fellow Frenchman. Watch this space.

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