Salomon Rondon to snub Premier League return and stay in China amid Man Utd transfer interest
SALOMON RONDON is set to stay at Dalian Yifang this month.
The Venezuelan striker, 30, had been linked with a return to the Premier League amid the Coronavirus crisis which has delayed the Chinese Super League.
But SunSport understands any possible switch today for the ex-Newcastle striker is unlikely.
Rondon is currently in Malaga waiting for the rest of his Dalian team-mates to join up for a two-week training camp.
He had emerged as a target to fill Manchester United's desperate need for a new striker.
Reports suggested Rondon could be available for a loan deal amid China's ongoing coronavirus crisis.
The Chinese Super League has delayed the new season after the World Health Organisation declared an international public health emergency.
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But Rondon will now be staying put, joining other superstars such as Marouane Fellaini and Oscar who are also caught up in the scare.
United are desperate for a new striker with Marcus Rashford injured for a number of weeks and the team struggling for goals regardless.
They have already failed with a bid for Bournemouth’s Josh King but have launched a second attempt.
And there is also no chance of signing Edinson Cavani from Paris Saint-Germain.
Even ex-Watford man Odion Ighalo is on United’s radar as they look to add to yesterday’s capture of Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes.
And there’s been no luck with a loan offer for San Lorenzo’s young Argentina international Adolfo Gaich.
Solskjaer even reportedly made an enquiry for Danny Ings earlier in the window, but was immediately rebuffed by Southampton.