Alessia Russo’s decision to leave Manchester United could have a long-lasting impact on the club and hamper their ability to attract new players.
After rejecting a world record bid from Arsenal in January, United had desperately hoped that they would be able to tie their star forward down to a new contract.
But their inability to do so and the fact they look likely to lose Russo to Arsenal on a free transfer reflects badly on the club’s negotiating team.
United are confident their offer was strong and would have made Russo the highest paid player in the club’s history.