Manchester United have failed with a bid for Atletico Madrid defender Joao Miranda.
The Daily Express says Spanish sources claim that Atletico Madrid have rejected an audacious £25m bid from Man Utd for their prized 29-year-old centre back.
Louis Van Gaal had been hopeful that the defender would be his first marquee signing of the summer, however it now appears the Dutchman will have to increase his bid or look elsewhere.
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