United pull out of Ljajic deal

Manchester United have stunned Partizan Belgrade by pulling out of a deal to sign Adem Ljajic in January.

The Serbian playmaker is highly rated and was expected to complete a move to United in the January transfer window, subject to a work permit being granted, but United have pulled the plug on the deal, stating that the player hasn’t developed to their satisfaction.

A United spokesman told manutd.com: “We had an option to buy the player but, having closely monitored his development over the past 12 months, and taken into consideration the young players emerging through the ranks at the club, we have chosen not to pursue the transfer.”

Partizan president Dragan Djuric has fuelled speculation on the reason for United’s withdrawal.

“Maybe the real problem is that they are in financial crisis.”

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