Man United's Transfer Pursuit Could Cost £72 Million

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that the club is not willing to meet the ridiculous demands for their transfer targets.

By Matt Robinson /

"We have made inquiries for all three players, but Sir Alex will not be paying these ridiculous fees."
Everton€™s Leighton Baines is seen as a replacement for the aging French defender Patrice Evra, who has suffered a slight dip in form in recent games. If Manchester United wanted to purchase the English and Everton defender they will have to part with £20 million, something that the club doesn€™t want to do. Tottenham€™s Luka Modric who is also the target of several clubs across Europe is seen as a replacement for Nani, who has been told to commit or leave the club. According to the sources, Spurs have told Manchester United that they would require £32 million for the services of the 26-year-old. With Paul Scholes sealing a one €“year extension at Old Trafford, sooner or later he will have to retire permanently meaning Newcastle€™s Tiote may be the perfect replacement, although Newcastle United have demanded £20 million.