Manchester United reportedly came close to sealing the transfer of AC Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek though they ultimately look set to miss out on a deal.
The Poland international now seems set to join Hertha Berlin rather than Man Utd, Chelsea or Tottenham, who’d also been linked with him this January.
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Despite struggling for Milan in recent times, Piatek enjoyed a superbly prolific season in Serie A last year and clearly remains highly regarded.
It’s easy to see how Piatek could have done a job for United as Marcus Rashford is out injured, but it looks like this particular forward deal will not be happening.
The 24-year-old may end up being a player the Red Devils regret missing out on, with time running out for the club to strengthen up front this winter.
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The transfer deadline is tomorrow night and it’s not quite clear why United ultimately decided not to sign Piatek.
It’s suggested in a report from the Times that MUFC were closing in on a loan move for Piatek, but Milan should now sell him to Hertha Berlin permanently, meaning this may have been the preferred option for the Italian giants.