EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United on the verge of signing Mario Mandzukic from Juventus after agreeing £6.2m-a-year deal with Croatian striker
- Manchester United have edged closer to finalising Mario Mandzukic's signing
- Mandzukic has agreed to a three-year deal which will see him earn £6.2m a year
- Juventus may include him in swap for Romelu Lukaku instead of asking for a fee
- They want to sign Lukaku even if Paulo Dybala rejects swap move to Old Trafford
- Mandzukic was allowed to leave after being told he's not in Maurizio Sarri's plans
Manchester United are on the brink of completing the signing of Mario Mandzukic from Juventus.
The Croatian striker has agreed personal terms with United until 2022 and will earn £6.2million a year - a 35 per cent increase to the wage he was on at Juventus.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sees Mandzukic as the ideal replacement for Romelu Lukaku, who is still expected to leave before Thursday's deadline.
Man United are on verge of signing Mario Mandzukic after agreeing £6.2m-year deal with him
Lukaku is currently part of a swap deal for Paulo Dybala, but should the Argentine reject a move to Old Trafford, Juventus will still try to land the striker.
The Serie A champions will either reinvest the money from Mandzukic's sale, which is believed to be in the region of £15m, or may incorporate him into a swap deal for Lukaku.
Juventus were more than willing to offload Mandzukic this summer after it was determined he would not suit Maurizio Sarri's style of play.
The Croatian striker (R) was allowed to leave as he doesn't suit Maurizio Sarri's playing style
Juventus will try to sign Romelu Lukaku even if Paulo Dybala rejects swap move to United
After holding conversations with the Juventus manager and high-ranking officials at the club, the 33-year-old was happy to agree to leave.
His transfer to United is virtually done and should be finalised over the coming days.
All that is left is to see if Juventus will ask for payment upfront or include him plus cash in an offer for Lukaku.
That decision hinges on Dybala's response to United, who remain in talks with the forward.
The two clubs have a good relationship so United would be willing to deduct Mandzukic's value off their asking price for Lukaku.
Dybala has an offer from United on the table but is yet to make a decision on his club future
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