Man Utd reignite Mario Mandzukic transfer talks as Solskjaer targets at least one more signing

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Manchester United have reopened talks with Juventus forward Mario Manduzkic.

With Romelu Lukaku set to be fined for going absent without leave and training with Anderlecht, it now seems certain the Belgium international will be sold.

That means Solskjaer needs to bolster his attack with just one day left in the window.

United pulled out of talks with Juventus over a swap between Lukaku and Paulo Dybala over the weekend, when talks with Mandzukic also stalled.

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But hopes of the Croatia international resurrecting a move to Old Trafford have been raised with a dialogue being reopened in the past 24 hours.

While it is believed Solskjaer would be comfortable starting the new season with no further incomings - United are continuing to explore options in the final hours of the window.

Solskjaer has spent £140m on Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James so far - but has been frustrated by attempts to bolster in midfield and attack.

United have pulled out of talks over a late move for Christian Eriksen, with Old Trafford’s hierarchy convinced the Dane has his heart set on a move to Spain.

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