Chile's World Cup star has reportedly told Italian reporters that he will not be joining Louis van Gaal's side, but didn't confirm if he'd remain with Juventus this summer
Manchester United look set to miss out on top transfer target Arturo Vidal after reports in Italy claimed the Juventus midfielder ruled out a move to Old Trafford this summer.
Vidal has emerged as Louis van Gaal’s priority signing since his arrival at the Red Devils to replace David Moyes, but despite offering a reported £34m for the Chile international, they have been unable to agree a fee with the Italian league champions.
Reports earlier this week claimed United could make on last attempt to land the 27-year-old with a £36m offer, but according to Italian media outlets Vidal said upon his return to Italy from a holiday: “I do not go to Manchester.”
“Can I say I will remain with Juve? I don’t know.
“I’ll talk to [Massimo] Allegri on Monday and then we will see. I haven’t spoken with Allegri or any of my team-mates yet, but I’m not going to Manchester.”
Vidal is yet to meet with his new manager at the Juventus Stadium after former AC Milan manager Allegri replaced Antonio Conte earlier this month following his shock exit after leading Juventus to three straight Serie A titles.
Italian newspaper Gazetta Dello Sport claim that Juventus are determined not to sell him despite previous claims that one of Vidal or fellow central midfielder Paul Pogba could leave the club in order to fund their summer transfer activity. With United clearly interested in Vidal, a bid of 45m euros (£36m) is thought to be enough to begin talks with the highly-rated midfielder.]
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