Manchester United end interest in signing Marko Arnautovic

There had been a significant backlash from underwhelmed United fans as news of the club’s interest in the former West Ham striker deal came out over the weekend

NO DEAL: Manchester United have ended their interest in signing Marko Arnautovic from Bologna after their initial bid was rejected. Pic: Nicola Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images

Manchester United have pulled the plug on a potential deal to sign the Bologna striker Marko Arnautovic after a bid of around £8m was rejected.

The 33-year-old Austrian was keen on the move but United decided that they were not going to increase their offer.