Athletic Bilbao announce they have rejected €36m Man United offer for Ander Herrera

Earlier this week, it was reported in the Spanish press that Herrera was on his way to Manchester United after Louis van Gaal’s new side had activated the buy out clause of the 24-year-old midfielder.

Reports over the last 24 hours pointed to Herrera being unveiled on Friday by Manchester United, in what would be a huge boost to their midfield options next season.

However, Bilbao have released a statement on their website on Thursday morning titled: “Manchester United offer declined”.

The statement: “The Athletic Club wishes to report that this week we rejected an offer from Manchester United FC, ​​estimated at 36 million euros, to transfer the federation and economic rights of the player Ander Herrera.” 

The Athletic Club communicates its rejection of the offer for Ander Herrera by Manchester United FC
— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) June 26, 2014