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Signing Marko Arnautovic would be 'ridiculous' and an 'absolute PR disaster' for Man United, claims Chris Sutton... and he believes the Austrian joining would put Erik ten Hag 'under so much pressure'

Manchester United are heading for an 'absolute PR disaster' if they sign Marko Arnautovic, according to Chris Sutton.

The Red Devils have seen an offer of around £7.5million rejected by Bologna for the former Stoke and West Ham striker but they remain in the hunt to sign him.

Fans have also taken to social media to question United's decision to move for the 33-year-old after it was reported he used racial slurs.

Man United have seen an offer of around u00a37.5million rejected by Bologna for Marko Arnautovic
Sportsmail columnist Chris Sutton called Man United's pursuit of Marko Arnautovic 'ridiculous'

Man United are heading for an 'absolute PR disaster' if they sign Marko Arnautovic (left), according to Chris Sutton (right)

And speaking to the BBC, Sportsmail columnist Sutton said their pursuit of the Austria international has been 'damaging' and if he arrives it will only increase the pressure on boss Erik ten Hag, who lost his first Premier League game to Brighton.