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Manchester United submit surprise bid for African star

Manchester United have submitted a bid for Southampton attacker, Sadio Mane according to Sky Sports.

Mane has been identified as an alternative to Pedro Rodriguez, who is close to finalising his 21 million pound move to Chelsea this week.

Manchester United have made a bid for Sadio Mane

Earlier it was reported that Pedro is in London for his Chelsea medical after Manchester United refused to meet Barcelona’s demands.

According to reports from English media, after weeks of negotiations, Van Gaal decided to pull the plug on the Pedro transfer because of his doubts about the player.