The Red Devils had been eyeing up a move for the 26-year-old RB Leipzig star, to give them extra depth ahead of a season they hope to challenge for the Women\u2019s Super League and Champions League.<\/p>\n
United are in action on Wednesday against PSV, in the second qualifying round of the Champions League.<\/p>\n
Head coach Marc Skinner was asked about Hoffman during his pre-match press conference on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner said that the Red Devils are not meeting RB Leipzig\u2019s valuation of forward Giovanna Hoffman.<\/p>\n
He said ahead of United\u2019s clash with PSV on Wednesday: \u201cRight now the valuation, we\u2019re [not] meeting in the middle, so right now that doesn\u2019t look like something that can happen.\u201d<\/p>\n
Skinner though was keen to point out that United hope to strengthen their attacking options before the September 4th deadline.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cI must stress, we\u2019re looking in those forward areas so we have an array of options we\u2019re looking at.\u201d<\/p>\n
The BBC reported that representatives from Manchester United<\/a> stayed behind during their pre-season fixtures to try and work out a deal for Hoffmann.<\/p>\n A deal now looks unlikely unless there is a u-turn by either club before the deadline.<\/p>\n Manchester United have signed two experienced internationals to bolster their squad before the new season.<\/p>\n Midfielder Julia Zigiotti Olme joined the Red Devils from Bayern Munich for an undisclosed fee, before United signed Fridolina Rolfo on a free transfer after she mutually agreed to terminate her contract with Barcelona.<\/p>\n United could also see some outgoings before the September 4th deadline.<\/p>\n Grace Clinton has just one year left on her contract and there have been rumours that Manchester City<\/a> could look to sign her this summer.<\/p>\n However, it would be a bold move for Clinton to switch clubs across Manchester, when United are in the Champions League this season and City<\/a> failed to qualify.<\/p>\n United have little less than two weeks before they start their Women\u2019s Super League season.<\/p>\n