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A lot has been written about Manchester United’s determined seek for a striker. Nonetheless, that isn’t the one place the membership are taking a look at bettering.
After a long-drawn out chase, United struck an settlement with Brentford for the signing of Bryan Mbeumo final week. He turns into United’s second main signing of the summer season after the arrival of Matheus Cunha.
Each attackers are anticipated to play as large playmakers below Ruben Amorim, who can be eager to signal a brand new goalscorer to play forward of the newly-signed pair.
Nonetheless, in line with The Athletic’s David Ornstein, a brand new quantity six in midfield can be “on the Outdated Trafford agenda.” Amid this, a report in Spain have linked United with a Barcelona midfielder.
Manchester United pushing to signal Casado
In line with El Nacional (through Football365), Marc Casado is “attracting critical consideration” from United, because the 21-year-old expertise is extremely admired by Ruben Amorim.
It’s claimed that the United head coach sees the Spaniard as a perfect match for his system as a result of his tactical intelligence, shut management and depth out of possession.
Nonetheless, Barca are decided to maintain maintain of their academy product. The defensive midfielder has made 23 La Liga appearances below Hansi Flick, who’s relying on him for subsequent season.
The Spain U21 worldwide is tied to the Blaugrana till 2028 and his contract features a €100m launch clause.
Nonetheless, United are “pushing”. They’re contemplating “submitting a proper provide in August.” Their precedence in the intervening time is to dump their fringe gamers. Just lately, the Purple Devils despatched Marcus Rashford out on mortgage to Camp Nou.
It’s understood that the Mancunians imagine they will “persuade each the participant and Barça with a suggestion near €40 million.”
Casado considered as an improve on Ugarte at Man United
Earlier this month, The Peoples Individual relayed a report claiming United are eyeing a transfer for Casado to doubtlessly substitute Manuel Ugarte.
The Uruguayan midfielder solely arrived at Outdated Trafford from Paris Saint-Germain final summer season in a deal value an preliminary £42m.
He has impressed along with his aggressive model of play and ball recoveries. Nonetheless, the ex-Sporting CP midfielder has been much less convincing with the ball at his ft.
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