Southampton are demanding close to £30million for Manchester United target Morgan Schneiderlin, according to reports from the Daily Mail.

Schneiderlin has been heavily linked with a move away from the St. Mary’s Stadium the past season, with Arsenal also previously interested in the defensive midfielder.

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But it seems that the Gunners have dropped out of the race for the France international, which has left the door open for United to make a transfer.

However, the Saints have already rejected an initial £20million bid from the Red Devils, and Southampton manager Ronald Koeman insists that Man United will need to match the club’s valuation of his star man.

“Every player has his price and we have a good experience of selling players,” said Koeman. “If there is interest in Morgan Schneiderlin, then okay, but it has to be at a price that the club wants.

“He is one of the key players of our team. He is an international player. But I don’t think that is a problem for Man United.

“Two weeks ago we had a bid from Manchester United. It wasn’t enough. It wasn’t serious. And no more bids up to today.

“I know the situation. I spoke a lot with Morgan. Last season we said stop all this business with Morgan because we are not selling any more players.

“That was difficult but he came back after a few days with good motivation and he had a great season. But we know the situation. There is a lot of interest in the player.

“With a club like Man United, we know it is difficult to keep the player. If they pay, okay, he can make the transfer. But I hope if there is any business that it’s soon, because that’s best for the player and for us.

“It is important for the player to do a good pre-season. We have to prepare for what we’d have to do if we sell the player. We will see what happens in the next few days.

“I don’t talk about money, about numbers. It’s not my business. It’s up to the club.”

It was earlier reported that Southampton would allow the 25-year-old to leave for £24million, but it seems that his price has been push up nearer to the £30million mark.

Schneiderlin played 30 games in all competitions last season, scoring five goals.

 

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