Athletic Bilbao have announced they've rejected a bid from Manchester United for Ander Herrera.
Bilbao have rejected United's £28.7million bid for Herrera as their political posturing over his departure kicks in.
United are confident, having met Herrera's contracted buy-out clause on Tuesday, that the transfer will proceed and know that the player wants to join.
The Daily Mal says though Bilbao have made it known to their supporters that they do not wish to accept Herrera's departure so readily, a deal will eventually go through.
The Spanish club put a short statement on their website on Thursday morning saying that the bid had been rejected.
It read: "Athletic Club wishes to report that this week (it has) rejected an offer from Manchester United FC, estimated at 36 million euros, to transfer the economic rights of the player Ander Herrera."
