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Manchester United could be in for a huge transfer boost this summer as their long-term recruitment plans begin to take shape.
United will be exploring creative attacking options in the upcoming window.
Ruben Amorim and INEOS are both identifying forward reinforcements as a priority.
While other clubs are expected to compete for the same targets.
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Therefore priorities elsewhere may now make United favourites for a key signing.
Liverpool had been among the strongest contenders to land a high-profile attacking player this summer.
With the consensus being a deal worth €80million was being readied.
That deal was based on the assumption that Mohamed Salah could be leaving Anfield.
Thus, prompting the Reds to look for a versatile attacker capable of filling multiple roles.
However, that scenario has now changed.
New reports suggest that Salah is closing in on a contract extension at Liverpool, drastically shifting the Merseyside club’s transfer priorities.
With Salah staying, a big-money replacement is no longer necessary, and Liverpool may cool their interest as a result.
Mohamed Salah remaining at Liverpool gives Red Devils boost for Xavi Simons
That significantly opens the door for United to push ahead in the race for Xavi Simons – the RB Leipzig star who had previously been courted by both Premier League clubs.
CaughtOffside are now reporting that United are edging closer to acquiring Simons.
Simons has enjoyed a superb campaign in Germany and is widely expected to move on this summer.
Christian Falk recently told CaughtOffside that United are a “concrete option” for the Netherlands international.
Capable of playing behind the striker or on either flank, Simons is precisely the type of player Amorim wants in his 3-4-2-1 setup at Old Trafford.
His age, versatility, and explosive final-third output fit the INEOS profile, and United now seemingly have a cleaner run at completing the deal.
Liverpool fans likely won’t complain if it means Salah is staying.
However from United’s point of view, this shift in Anfield’s focus could prove pivotal.
With interest from other clubs still possible, United’s ability to move fast may now determine whether they can finally land one of Europe’s most exciting young attacking talents.
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