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MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 20:  Arturo Vidal of FC Bayern Muenchen runs during the Bundesliga match between Bayern Muenchen and SC Freiburg at Allianz Arena on May 20, 2017 in Munich, Germany.  (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images)
MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 20: Arturo Vidal of FC Bayern Muenchen runs during the Bundesliga match between Bayern Muenchen and SC Freiburg at Allianz Arena on May 20, 2017 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images)Boris Streubel/Getty Images

Manchester United Transfer News: Latest Arturo Vidal, Renato Sanches Rumours

Rob BlanchetteJul 24, 2017

Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti has said Arturo Vidal will not join Manchester United this summer as he wishes to retain the Chile superstar.

Colin Harvey of the Daily Star reported United have revived their interest in the midfielder, but Ancelotti has declared the player will not leave Bavaria at present.

"For Vidal, there is no way," said Ancelotti. "He's our player and I have a lot of confidence in him. I know there are rumours and we're used to rumours. He'll stay with us 100 per cent – I'm confident about that."

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SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 02:  Arturo Vidal of Chile looks on during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Final match between Chile and Germany at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 2, 2017 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.  (Photo by Matthew Ashton - A

United have held a long-term interest in the dynamic player, who has previously admitted he nearly moved to Old Trafford before switching to Der FCB, per Harvey.

"Yes, there was a chance to come to England," Vidal said. "It was last summer, and at one point, we thought that is what would happen. I liked the opportunity that they had offered me, but eventually it did not happen and I chose to come to Bayern. I wanted to come to a team this strong and to a project that is so ambitious."

Vidal featured 35 times for Bayern in the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League last season, according to WhoScored.com, scoring seven goals.

United have laboured in midfield in recent years, culminating with the world-record signing of Paul Pogba, and Vidal would be the perfect partner for the mercurial Frenchman.

The pair had great success together at Juventus, and coach Jose Mourinho will want to add experience to accompany Pogba's developing talents.

SHENZHEN, CHINA - JULY 22:  #35 Renato Sanches of FC Bayern Muenchen in action during the 2017 International Champions Cup football match between AC Milan and FC Bayern Muenchen on July 22, 2017 in Shenzhen, China.  (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)

In other Red Devils news, Ancelotti has admitted Renato Sanches could leave Bayern after reports of a loan switch to the Theatre of Dreams.

Dave Fraser of The Sun reported the prodigy could join United for a year after they missed out on his transfer last summer.

According to Louis Sealey of Metro, Ancelotti confirmed a decision is yet to be made on the midfielder's immediate future.

"At this time, he's training with us," said Ancelotti. "We have to make a decision. A move could be a possibility but there is also a chance he could stay with us for the season."

Here is Sanches in action:

Sanches is desperate to find a stage after a year on Bayern's bench, and a temporary switch to United could help Mourinho secure a permanent deal in 12 months.

The youngster has the dynamic profile needed to thrive in the Premier League, but his lack of experience could restrict his starting role—as it has in Germany.

Pogba has blended with Ander Herrera in United's midfield, but there is a lack of depth in the centre of the park.

The 19-year-old can play as a defensive midfielder but also operate as a forward-thinking player, as United allow Pogba additional freedom with the ball at his feet.

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