Man Utd target Arnaut Danjuma sensationally reveals rivals Liverpool have entered transfer race for Villarreal winger
MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Armaut Danjuma claims he has been told that Liverpool also want to sign him.
The former Bournemouth winger, 25, has been linked with a return to the Premier League following a stunning campaign at Villarreal.
A number of clubs have been linked with a swoop after he helped the LaLiga club to reach the Champions League semi-finals.
And now, with Sadio Mane potentially set to depart Anfield for Bayern Munich, one of those is allegedly Liverpool.
Speaking to Dutch broadcaster Ziggo Sport, he said: “I was informed that Liverpool were following me closely.
“I have never had contacts with clubs or anything like that during the season – I always know about the situation after the season. I will never lie and I think it’s a bad quality if you are not ambitious.
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“If a club came along that offered me a higher platform to play on sport-wise, I would always have to consider it.”
Reports had already emerged that incoming United boss Erik ten Hag had been monitoring his progress in Spain.
Danjuma’s compatriot is looking to bolster his attacking options ahead of his first season in charge and could be plotting a move himself.
The star left newly-promoted Bournemouth after two seasons on the South Coast for Villarreal a year ago in a £21.3million deal and scored 16 goals during his first campaign there.
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He still has four years left on his deal and appears to be loving life working under ex-Arsenal manager Unai Emery.
The attacker recently said: “Emery is special: he’s one of the main reasons why I came to Villarreal. It’s such a privilege to work under him as a coach.
“He is so open with the players and I am learning so much from him. It is really enjoyable to work with him. He is one of the best. He is different.”