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title: "Excelling midfielder hands Man United huge transfer boost"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/excelling-midfielder-hands-man-united-huge-transfer-boost/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Josh Challies"
section: "Bundesliga News"
published: "2015-11-06T19:06:23Z"
modified: "2015-11-06T19:06:23Z"
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# Excelling midfielder hands Man United huge transfer boost

![Calhanoglu](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Calhanoglu-500x337.jpg)Manchester United fans in the Transfer Tavern are reacting excitedly to news from the continent, where a prime target of there’s has left the door wide open for a move to Old Trafford.

*[TalkSport](https://talksport.com/football/manchester-united-transfer-report-new-mesut-ozil-admits-it-would-be-difficult-turn-down-old)* run with quotes from Bayer Leverkusen ace Hakan Calhanoglu, where he said it [‘would be difficult’ to turn down an approach from Manchester United or Barcelona.](https://talksport.com/football/manchester-united-transfer-report-new-mesut-ozil-admits-it-would-be-difficult-turn-down-old)

> “Barcelona and Manchester United are huge clubs. It would be difficult to turn them down but I have not said anything about transfers or anything of the sort.”
>
> “I have not said anything and there is nothing to talk about but of course if Barcelona made an offer I would have to consider it.”

Punters at the bar are concerned that the player’s comments have suggested he is more open to a switch to Barcelona but are relatively relaxed knowing that the Catalan giants have financial issues and would not be able to sanction a move in January.

United’s strongest competition [could come from Premier League rivals Arsenal](https://talksport.com/football/arsenal-and-manchester-united-target-will-not-leave-bayer-leverkusen-any-less-ps29m) and a move in the New Year is likely if either side offers the [demanded £29m fee.](https://talksport.com/football/manchester-united-transfer-report-new-mesut-ozil-admits-it-would-be-difficult-turn-down-old)

**United fans, should your club go all-out in January to secure this 21-year-old? Let us know in the comments below!**