Manchester United failed in Khedira bid

Manchester United failed to sign Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira with a €40 million bid according to the Germany international.

The 26 year old revealed that the La Liga giants received an offer from the Premier League champions but turned it down without even consulting the midfielder himself. The Red Devils were keen to make further additions to their midfield following failed efforts to land Athletic Bilbao star Ander Herrera.


Speaking at press conference for the German national team, Khedira said: "The club turned down the offer and that was it.


"We didn't really have the chance to discuss it. I had a longer chat with Carlo Ancelotti a few weeks ago and it was relatively clear to me that I'd stay at Real."
 


United made their second signing of the summer on the transfer deadline day by securing the services of Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini for £27 million.