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Manchester United are reportedly leading the race to sign a “world-class” set-piece taker, with a cost of around £58 million.
Manchester United considering signing left-back
United are interested in signing a new left-back amid Luke Shaw’s injury woes, with a number of targets already identified ahead of the January transfer window.
One of the options the Red Devils are considering is AC Milan Theo HernandezThe club are now prepared to seek a deal for the Frenchman, who has fallen out of favor at the San Siro over the past few weeks.
Another high-profile signing United are vying for is Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davieshis contract will expire at the end of the season. However, the 24-year-old will face competition for his signature. Premier League The opponent is Liverpool.
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Earlier this month, it was reported that Manchester United had made a preliminary move for Inter Milan. Federico DiMarcoAlthough their pursuit seemed unsuccessful, he was told he wanted to sign a new contract with the Italian club.
However, Ruben Amorim Doesn’t seem to be deterred, as word now comes out of Spain that the Red Devils and Ineos are Leading the race for DiMarco’s signatureand defending Champions League champion Real Madrid.
While the above reports confirm the 27-year-old is happy in Italy, there is a feeling that an offer of up to €70m (£58m) could tempt Inter into talks, with Real Madrid reportedly happy to pay money.
The race for the Italian’s signature could lead to a fierce bidding war between the two heavyweights, with both clubs viewing him as an elite left-back who can bolster their squads.
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Manchester United’s upcoming Premier League matches |
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Wolves (away) |
December 26 |
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Newcastle United (home) |
December 30 |
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Liverpool(1) |
January 5 |
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Southampton (home) |
January 16 |
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Brighton & Hove Albion(h) |
January 19 |
DiMarco could improve Amorim’s team
It’s clear Amorim is keen to sign a new left-back as Shaw has been on the treatment table and Terrell Malacia has yet to prove himself at the top level, while DiMarco could be a real upgrade.
The Italy international has extensive experience in the Champions League and played an important role in Inter Milan’s run to the 2023 Champions League final, during which time he achieved five 11 assists.
The Milan-born defender is particularly impressive with the front foot, being praised by the media for his expertise in the final third and set-pieces:
So while Shaw has proven he can be a top player when fit, United should undoubtedly move for DiMarco this January.
