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Manchester United have reportedly made contact, presumably to discover the situations of a deal for Bologna attacker Riccardo Orsolini.
United in search of attacking reinforcements
After a goal-shy 2024/25 marketing campaign that ended with United in fifteenth place and on a -10 purpose distinction, bolstering the ahead positions was United’s prime precedence heading into the summer season switch window.
Already, United have secured the providers of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford respectively.
However, the Pink Devils are additionally anticipated to make a transfer for a striker, with membership bosses keen to make sure Ruben Amorim has adequate firepower subsequent season.
In the mean time, United appear to be nearly completely linked to strikers however a brand new report has advised they’re taking a look at a Serie A large participant – Orsolini.
United make contact for Orsolini
Orsolini has been at Bologna since 2018 and loved probably the most prolific season of his profession in 2024/25.
The Italian plundered a powerful 15 objectives and offered an extra 4 assists in 30 Serie A appearances. Throughout all competitions, he managed 17 objectives.
His performances have attracted consideration from each Europe and the Saudi Professional League, with Al-Qadsiah believed to be an occasion in his signature.
And in line with Il Resto del Carlino [via SportWitness], United are additionally protecting tabs on the state of affairs.
The report claims that United have come ahead for Orsolini and “made a name” in a bid to lure him to Previous Trafford this summer season.
Along with Al-Qadsiah, United may additionally must chase away competitors from Portuguese giants Porto and Bologna’s Serie A rivals, AC Milan.
Bologna haven’t any want to sanction a sale for the 28-year-old and want to tie him all the way down to a brand new long-term contract to maintain suitors away.
A number of days in the past, Orsolini revealed that a number of golf equipment have reached out to him however he desires to proceed at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.
The Italy worldwide stated [as quoted by Football Italia], “Let’s simply say that I acquired some calls from Italian groups and international in latest days.”
“We haven’t but talked about an extension to 2029, for now I used to be simply advised to enter pre-season coaching and get to work. In all honesty, the membership has different priorities proper now.”
“On the finish of the day, they’re all private choices to be revered, however until one thing outstanding occurs, then I’m staying right here.”
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