Ander Herrera's Manchester United transfer falls through in deadline day horror show
Deal fails in bizarre circumstances after three imposters
posing as Old Trafford representatives reportedly rock up at La Liga HQ
Jasper Juinen
Manchester United claim they pulled the plug on their £30.5million deal for Ander Herrera - because they felt he was overpriced.
Champions United were poised to land the Athletic Bilbao midfielder, but were unwilling to pay the fee needed to trigger his release clause.
After a frantic day of negotiations in Spain, the Old Trafford giants called off the deal less than an hour before Monday night's 11pm deadline.
And United's bid to sign Herrera ended in farce, as three imposters posing as a delegation of Red Devils officials helped scupper the deal.
Reports from Spain claimed the trio of men were not United officials, despite visiting the offices of La Liga in Madrid to try to finalise the deal.
Herrera had been told United were ready to complete the deal to buy him but the bogus officials left when they were required to make the payment.
Spanish star Herrera was even ready to undergo a medical but saw his dream move to Old Trafford dashed when United decided to end their interest.
United claimed they pulled out of the Herrera deal at the last minute because the buyout clause in his contract did not meet with their valuation of the player.
Although United boss David Moyes was keen to sign Herrera, 24, his preferred option was always Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini.
United ended up securing the signing of Fellaini for £27m.
They also indicated they remain keen on Herrera, with the prospect of a fresh bid for him in January.
Champions United were poised to land the Athletic Bilbao midfielder, but were unwilling to pay the fee needed to trigger his release clause.
After a frantic day of negotiations in Spain, the Old Trafford giants called off the deal less than an hour before Monday night's 11pm deadline.
And United's bid to sign Herrera ended in farce, as three imposters posing as a delegation of Red Devils officials helped scupper the deal.
Reports from Spain claimed the trio of men were not United officials, despite visiting the offices of La Liga in Madrid to try to finalise the deal.
Herrera had been told United were ready to complete the deal to buy him but the bogus officials left when they were required to make the payment.
Spanish star Herrera was even ready to undergo a medical but saw his dream move to Old Trafford dashed when United decided to end their interest.
United claimed they pulled out of the Herrera deal at the last minute because the buyout clause in his contract did not meet with their valuation of the player.
Although United boss David Moyes was keen to sign Herrera, 24, his preferred option was always Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini.
United ended up securing the signing of Fellaini for £27m.
They also indicated they remain keen on Herrera, with the prospect of a fresh bid for him in January.
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