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Manchester United 'LEAKED' news that the club were in talks to sign Marko Arnautovic to gauge fans' reaction before pulling out, claims Alan Shearer... and says the failed deal sums up the 'mess' the Red Devils find themselves in

Alan Shearer has sensationally claimed that Manchester United leaked the news that they were in talks to sign Marko Arnautovic to gauge the reaction of supporters.

It emerged last week that the club were in discussions with Bologna over the transfer of Arnautovic with fans responding furiously on social media to the reports.

Speaking on Match of the Day after United's ignominious 4-0 defeat away at Brentford, Shearer was insistent in his view that the club had leaked the fact that they were in discussions for the Austrian.

Alan Shearer has suggested the club leaked news of their talks for Marko Arnautovic

Alan Shearer has suggested the club leaked news of their talks for Marko Arnautovic

'I'm convinced someone from Man United leaked the story linking them with Marko Arnautovic just to see what the reaction was,' he said.