Erik ten Hag secured his main targets early in the summer but injuries and poor form led to a late scramble for reinforcements
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While negotiating with Amrabat was straightforward, talks with Fiorentina were heavily conditioned by United’s limited budget. As revealed by, while the negotiations for the more expensive Cucurella loan were still ongoing, United submitted a loan bid for theThe deal’s structure included a fixed fee payable in two €1million instalments and a break clause that would allow United to terminate the loan in January.
Fiorentina wanted a total package worth €35million — a €10million loan fee, €20million after his 15th appearance plus €5million in easily achieved add-ons. Theclub also insisted that an obligation to buy was included and were surprised by United’s desire for a break clause given Ten Hag’s admiration of the player.
Hargreaves has been a central figure in United’s transfer dealings since starting work this summer following his appointment in March, taking up responsibilities previously filled by previous chief negotiator Matt Judge and, on a temporary basis, lawyer Tom Keane.
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