MANCHESTER: Manchester United will not pursue interest in Arturo Vidal.
Juventus are ready to sell the Chile international and had hoped to agree a deal worth £32 million (RM174 million) with the Old Trafford club.
The 27-year-old is well regarded and came back from injury to impress in the World Cup, however, United have decided he is not for them.
Vidal’s agent Fernando Felicevich was in London concluding business with Arsenal for his other client Alexis Sanchez and was understood to be due to hold talks with United over a proposed transfer.
Vidal is currently on holiday after competing at the World Cup in Brazil for his country, and when quizzed by Chilean newspaper La Tercera over whether he would be joining United, he said: “I’ve heard about the rumours, but I haven’t spoken more about this subject.
“I’m enjoying my holidays, and when I return to Italy I’ll see what happens. Anyone would like to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world.”
Italian newspaper reports on Monday even claimed a deal had been agreed between the two clubs but that will not be the case as United consider other options.
United’s valuation of the player is understood to be several million less than that of the Italian side and the Old Trafford club will not pay over the odds for the 27-year-old Chilean, despite new manager Louis van Gaal identifying Vidal as one of his leading targets to strengthen his midfield. Daily Mail
