Manchester United’s collapsed move for striker Marko Arnautovic was not about disgruntled fans, a new report claims.
It was a priority for Erik ten Hag to find new solutions in the forward positions due to the uncertain future of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Throughout the summer, multiple striker targets were reported, but with time running out, attention quickly turned to the Austrian international.
Instead, the club opted to sign Antony to play on the right flank with Marcus Rashford enjoying a brilliant spell in the forward position.
According to Sport Witness, several new reports have been released about what really happened when the deal collapsed.
Bologna director of football Marco Di Vaio explained the situation in an interview on Thursday with Corriere dello Sport.
He claimed that Man United had, in fact, inquired about Arnautovi, and Juventus had also shown interest, but did not question the club about the striker’s availability.
Di Vaio effectively debunked reports that fans made the club walk away from the transfer.
He told the media: “No, no. Manchester United did not back down because of those fans.
“Only because Arnautovic has understood that he is at the center of our project now and in the years to come.”
“Marko behaved like a true champion, realizing what he represents for Bologna as a team and as a city.”
With the current form of United’s attack, it looks like it was a blessing in disguise for many fans who will enjoy the current line-up.
Anthony Martial has yet to get going this season after a stint on the sidelines.
However, he is expected to show up at some point during the busy October matches as he is now back in training. 
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