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Manchester United fails in attempt to sign Ismael Saibari from Bayern Munich

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Manchester United fails in attempt to sign Ismael Saibari from Bayern Munich

Summary

Manchester United made a late attempt to hijack Bayern Munich's signing of Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven. Bayern Munich secured a deal believed to be over £45 million, with Saibari already agreeing to a five-year contract. The Moroccan international provides versatility in attack and has gained attention during the World Cup, where he scored in the opener against Brazil. United had expressed interest while looking to bolster their squad for next season's Champions League. Sources indicate that Bayern's agreement came before United's late inquiries.

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By the Numbers

•Saibari recently won his third consecutive Eredivisie title with PSV.
•United is seeking to improve their squad ahead of the Champions League.
•Bayern Munich has successfully secured two targets ahead of United.
•Saibari scored against Brazil in the World Cup opener.
•United's late inquiries were not enough to change the outcome.

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Manchester United failed in a late attempt to hijack Bayern Munich’s move to sign Ismael Saibari, according to a new report.Moroccan MagicianSaibari is a versatile attacker, capable of playing acros...
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