Josh King: Man Utd could make second bid for Bournemouth striker
Written by News on 31/01/2020
Manchester United could make a second bid for Bournemouth striker Josh King after their first offer was rejected.
United are keen to sign a new striker before Friday’s transfer deadline and it is understood Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking at the Norway international as a possible replacement for the injured Marcus Rashford.
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King played under Solskjaer in United’s reserves but was unable to make the breakthrough to the senior team.
Bournemouth have rejected the bid because they feel King is crucial to their relegation fight, but according to Sky Sports News reporter James Cooper, United could make a second bid to bring him back to Old Trafford.
He said: “He’s a player that Manchester United know plenty about – he came through the academy here. Solskjaer knows him well. It wouldn’t surprise me if United went back in. It’s certainly an interesting name and one that’s got more resonance than Salomon Rondon or Willian Jose.”
The 28-year-old has established himself at Bournemouth in the Premier League, scoring 45 goals in 151 appearances.
Despite their ongoing search for a new striker, United have turned down the chance to sign Real Sociedad forward Willian Jose.
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