Man Utd open door to surprising signing for Erik ten Hag after Mount arrival
Manchester United are reportedly contemplating the signing of a second midfielder this summer time after wrapping up a £60million deal for Mason Mount. The surprising improvement comes after the England worldwide playmaker lastly put the ending touches on his swap to Old Trafford after travelling to Carrington on Monday for a medical.
United are additionally prioritising the acquisitions of a brand new striker and goalkeeper earlier than the beginning of the 2023/24 marketing campaign.
But it seems they’re additionally eyeing a second, shock midfielder deal after opting in opposition to the everlasting signing of loanee Marcel Sabitzer.
The Manchester Evening News are reporting that United are contemplating one other midfield arrival with Sofyan Amrabat and Romeo Lavia amongst these into account.
Amrabat is extremely rated round Europe following his eye-catching exploits on the World Cup in Qatar with Morocco.
Yet Fiorentina are but to obtain a suggestion for the industrious ball-winner, who may depart La Viola within the coming weeks and months.
Fiorentina chief Giuseppe Barone has since stated when quizzed on United’s curiosity: “We have not received any bid or proposal for him at all.”
“He’s a Fiorentina player now. If an offer comes, we will consider it.”
Interestingly, Amrabat is aware of Ten Hag from their time collectively at FC Utrecht in 2007.
The news United are additionally within the combine for Lavia may characterize a banana pores and skin for Liverpool, who’re the present frontrunners for the Southampton defensive midfielder.
Lavia is valued at £45m by Southampton and Arsenal are additionally understood to be eager on his providers.
United had additionally held an curiosity in Moises Caicedo however he’s anticipated to hitch Brighton from Chelsea this summer time.
Outgoings may maintain the important thing to a different midfield arrival, nevertheless, with United presently struggling to shift Fred.
Fulham have an interest within the Brazilian however aren’t keen to match his £20m asking value.
Harry Maguire can also be up on the market however up to now, no membership has come ahead to register their curiosity.
Offloading David de Gea would liberate the wage invoice however the Spaniard may but stay at Old Trafford.
Even if he does depart, signing a alternative might be required as talks proceed for Inter Milan’s Andre Onana.