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Man Utd 'Agree Personal Terms' With Porto's Alex Telles - But Still Have Backup Target

By Mitch Wilks

United are in pursuit of a left back before the transfer window shuts
United are in pursuit of a left back before the transfer window shuts / Quality Sport Images/Getty Images
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Manchester United have reached an agreement with Alex Telles over personal terms but remain in discussions with Porto over a transfer fee for the left back.

United have been linked with Telles for the last few weeks. However, the two clubs appears to be at an impasse over the player's price tag - a recurring issue for United in recent times.

Telles is wanted by Man Utd, but they have a plan B should a deal not materialise
Telles is wanted by Man Utd, but they have a plan B should a deal not materialise / Quality Sport Images/Getty Images

Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano claimed on Twitter that only agent fees and final details are waiting to be ironed out with the 27-year-old and his representatives. He also confirmed that talks are on for Telles' transfer, but shed no light on how close the two clubs are on agreeing a price.

Instead, United do still have a 'plan B' lined up should the deal fall through, which suggests that the Red Devils aren't going to cave into a price tag they don't feel is fair. United missed out on Sergio Reguilon despite having agreed personal terms, as they didn't want to meet Real Madrid's demands with regards to inserting a buyback clause into his contract - a deal that Tottenham ultimately agreed to.

Romano has insisted that United are looking to do more business before the 5 October deadline, with a left back the priority alongside a right winger, namely Jadon Sancho. There's still no progress on the situation between United and Borussia Dortmund, with the German club sticking true to their €120m (£108m) asking price.

It could be a busy end to the transfer window for the Red Devils, who are trying to move current fringe players on while also trying to crack the code to bring Sancho to Old Trafford. Chris Smalling is still waiting to hear if Roma will pay the price needed to bring him back to the club, Andreas Pereira looks headed for Lazio and Daniel James has been linked with Leeds and Crystal Palace.

Sky Sports report that a deal to bring Sancho to United is still very much alive. United are expected to make a bid before the end of the window, but it remains to be seen if it will be enough to get a deal over the line.