Man Utd reply to Theo Hernandez claims as Ten Hag tipped for £60m switch

Manchester United have moved to disclaim experiences that they’re in concrete discussions to signal AC Milan left-back Theo Hernandez this summer time. The French defender has impressed throughout his time in Italy as a marauding full-back, prompting hyperlinks to the Premier League with the Red Devils.

Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport claimed that United have been a doable vacation spot for Hernandez, though they would want to pay at the very least £51million as a way to prise him away from the Rossoneri. United boss Erik ten Hag is actively trying to find defensive reinforcements in response to experiences, however the majority of targets have as a substitute been centre-backs.

But if the Dutchman was planning to transform Luke Shaw right into a full-time centre-back after efficiently deputising in that function final season, a transfer for one of many prime left-backs in Europe will surely make extra sense. However, Fabrizio Romano has since said that United have denied concrete talks or discussions for the 25-year-old.

Milan should not trying to promote for the reported payment and the participant stays comfortable on the membership, whereas United are as a substitute a distinct profile of participant. United have been tipped to problem their rivals Manchester City for Hernandez, who could possibly be a brand new left-back with defensive duo Kyle Walker and Aymeric Laporte tipped to depart the Etihad following their treble achievement.

Milan have just lately overhauled their behind-the-scenes group that noticed membership legend Paolo Maldini sacked from his technical director function alongside director of soccer Ricky Massara, a call that’s mentioned to not have gone down nicely with present stars corresponding to Hernandez and Mike Maignan.

But apart from Hernandez’s emotions in direction of his personal membership, United are as a substitute focusing their consideration elsewhere and are concentrating on a brand new striker and goalkeeper for Ten Hag alongside Mason Mount from Chelsea. The Red Devils are trying to barter a payment with the Blues for his or her star however stay aside, with Todd Boehly and co in search of £70m regardless of Mount out of contract on the finish of subsequent season.