Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen will not be moving to Old Trafford, as Manchester United have decided to drop all interest in the player.
United have decided against bringing in the Belgian to the club, as Arsenal’s conditions were seen as unacceptable.
It is known that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger would only be willing to give United Vermaelen if they offered either Chris Smalling or Phil Jones, something which United have not agreed with.
This has become the stumbling block in this deal, with Wenger already unwilling to sell his player to an English rival.
Vermaelen has said he would prefer a move to United, but now may have to settle for Barcelona, with a deal close to being agreed worth £10 million pounds.
Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal now has to target other players, with the likes of Daley Blind and Benatia being linked with the club.
By Ollie Brown
