Manchester United could be set to clinch a last minute deal for Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera, after an intriguing odds change just hours before the transfer window slams shut. The speculation is stemming from the intriguing odds change that bookmakers have just made from 7/4 to 5/4 on the talented star joining United. While this could again fluctuate, it has lead some to speculate that David Moyes and Ed Woodward are indeed trying to pull off one last strong signing this transfer window. United are still short in midfield, and they actually tried to clinch Herrera in the last transfer window. On that occasion the deal was lost at the very last minute. Could this transfer now be back on? Sky Sports had reported earlier in the window that this would not be the case. Herrera had been expected to stay at Bilbao, stating to the club that he wanted to stay. If United were to trigger his £29.8 million transfer clause then perhaps that could become a different story. With United currently outside the top four, United fans will be hoping that the money does get spent. However, given the disastrous start Marouane Fellani made after signing for £27.5 million last summer, the jury is still out on Moyes and Woodward's initiative in the transfer market. Big money transfers on players unproven at the very top level is somewhat of a gamble - a bold contrast to the kind of assured transfers the likes of PSG and Real Madrid have carried out in the last year. United as a European heavyweight is under question right now, Herrera will be under considerable pressure to perform if he does come in. Perhaps that is why Sky Sports had previously reported that Herrera wanted to stay with the Bilbao club. Nevertheless, with such shortened odds, something may be going on, and this could be one bet worth taking now.
