Man Utd now exhibiting curiosity in signing “phenomenal” star with similar agent as Mainoo
Manchester United need to strengthen their defence, after failing to usher in a brand new centre-back throughout the summer time switch window.
The truth is, two arrivals may very well be on the playing cards this winter, with Man United aiming to signal a centre-back and left-back, and Michael Carrick has confirmed he’s open to enhancing his squad throughout the January window.
The United boss stated: “When the following switch window comes, you wish to plan and also you wish to make one of the best of it. No matter that appears like at this stage, we do not fairly know. However doubtless, there’s alternative as a result of the switch window is open.
“So we’ll positively be that and making an attempt to return out stronger in no matter method that appears like.”
Signing a brand new centre-back could also be significantly essential, contemplating Lisandro Martinez has reportedly knowledgeable INEOS he intends to depart the membership, though the Argentina worldwide began at Elland Highway final outing.
Martinez has been underneath fireplace for his criticism of Jason Wilcox after the 2-0 defeat in opposition to Atletico Madrid within the Champions League, and the 28-year-old may very well be on the transfer, after spending 4 years at Previous Trafford.
If Martinez departs, the necessity to signal a centre-back might be exacerbated, and United have now began figuring out potential targets, with a Serie A star not too long ago coming into their considering.
Man Utd eager on signing Pierre Kalulu
In accordance with a report from Soccer Insider, Manchester United are actually concerned about signing Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu, who’s represented by the identical agent as Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw.
Nevertheless, there may very well be competitors from elsewhere, with Premier League rivals Liverpool additionally named as potential suitors, alongside reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain.
It may very well be troublesome to prise the Frenchman away from Juventus although, with journalist Pete O’Rourke explaining: “The Italian membership are very eager to attempt to hold him on the membership, and I believe they’re in talks about extending his present contract as nicely.”
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Man Utd’s present centre-backs |
Age |
Contract expiry |
|
Lisandro Martinez |
28 |
2027 |
|
Harry Maguire |
33 |
2027 |
|
Leny Yoro |
20 |
2029 |
|
Ayden Heaven |
20 |
2029 |
|
Matthijs de Ligt |
27 |
2029 |
Lauded as “phenomenal” by scout Jacek Kulig, the 26-year-old has been certainly one of Juventus’ most essential gamers within the Serie A this season, that includes for 630 minutes, the joint-highest quantity in Luciano Spalletti’s squad.
Though he’s a centre-back by commerce, the France worldwide can be able to taking part in right-back, and he can pose a risk on the entrance foot, as evidenced by the very fact he created 11 massive possibilities within the league final season, with solely two Juventus gamers creating extra.
As such, Kalulu may very well be a flexible choice for Man United, who positively must signal a brand new defender sooner slightly than later, contemplating Martinez may very well be set to depart, along with his contract set to run out on the finish of the marketing campaign.
