Man United ‘DROP transfer interest in Fulham’s Mitrovic’ after red-card rage
Man United ‘Dropped their transfer interest in Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic’ after his red card fury at Old Trafford, with the Serb facing a long ban after shoving the referee
- Manchester United have reportedly ended their interest in Aleksandar Mitrovic
- The Red Devils were said to be interested in signing the striker from Fulham this summer.
- But now they have changed their minds after his red card outburst, claim reports
Manchester United have changed their minds about signing Aleksandar Mitrovic after his shocking red card for shoving a referee, according to reports.
Fulham striker Mitrovic was sent off in his team’s 3-1 FA Cup loss at Old Trafford last week after he barged in on official Chris Kavanagh, who instantly showed him his marching orders.
The Cottagers, who were 1-0 up at the time after the Serbian star’s opening goal, saw Willian also receive a red for a goal-line handball, and manager Marco Silva was also sent off for his protests.
The FA charged Mitrovic with violent conduct and he could face a long ban.
In 1998, Paolo Di Canio received an 11-game suspension for shoving referee Paul Alcock and Mitrovic’s punishment could be similar, meaning he could miss the rest of the season.
Manchester United have reportedly changed their minds about signing Aleksandar Mitrovic (right)
The Fulham striker was sent off for shoving referee Chris Kavanagh (right) in his team’s 3-1 FA Cup defeat against United at Old Trafford last week.
The Serb had to be held down by his teammates and opponents as he completely lost his mind.
The FA have accused Mitrovic of violent conduct and he faces a possible mass ban.
Erik ten Hag’s side were said to have targeted Mitrovic, but they have now lost interest.
and according to daily starThe 28-year-old’s actions will not only cost him a possible ban, but also a big-money move to United.
They claim that Mitrovic, who has 12 goals in 25 appearances in all competitions this season, was on a summer target list for Erik ten Hag’s side, with the club keen to strengthen up front.
However, a potential ban that would see him sidelined for the rest of the season would deny him a chance to impress interested clubs.
European giants Barcelona and Premier League duo Chelsea and Tottenham are also considering a move, the star adds.
But now United, perhaps wary of signing a red card risk whose ban could continue until next season, are said to have lost interest.
