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Man United suffer blow in Saul pursuit as Atletico 'unwilling to accept below £135m buyout clause'

Atletico Madrid will demand £135million for Manchester United target Saul Niguez despite the financial implications caused by the coronavirus crisis.

The midfielder is a top target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side with the club prepared to bid up to £70million as well as offer him a huge salary increase.

But Atletico are refusing to accept an offer of anything below the 25-year-old's £135million release clause, according to Marca.

Atletico Madrid will demand the u00a3135million release of Saul Niguez from any potential suitors
Manchester United are interested in the midfielder but are only prepared to offer u00a370million

Players have seen their value drop dramatically during the coronavirus pandemic with domestic football leagues suspended.