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Manchester United have been active in the transfer market, having already secured the signings of Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee this window.
United are now focused on signing Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. The club sent a joint bid for both players to the German side, which was swiftly rejected, with Bayern asking for a higher fee in return.
Fabrizio Romano has stated that United will bid again for the duo, although it remains to be seen whether it will be a joint offer again or two separate bids.
It also does not look like United will conclude their summer activities after signing the pair from Bayern, as reports indicate the club also wishes to bring in a defensive midfielder, namely Manuel Ugarte.
While other midfielders such as Martin Zubimendi, Adrien Rabiot, and Youssouf Fofana have been earmarked, it remains unlikely that United will shift their focus from their priority target, Ugarte.
This is especially true now that reports suggest PSG would be willing to do a loan with an obligation to buy deal, which would suit United considering the financial constraints they’ve been dealing with for a while.
If United do eventually sign Ugarte on a loan deal, there is potential for the Red Devils to go into the market again and sign a surplus player, either in defense, attack, or maybe in midfield again.
New report from Italy claim United are “in talks” with agents of versatile forward
Manchester United are one of four Premier League clubs that are holding talks with Federico Chiesa’s agent over a potential move for the Italian, according to La Stampa.
New Juventus manager Thiago Motta does not have a place in his squad for the 26-year-old playmaker, but Chiesa is not short of suitors.
Chiesa has struggled with injuries over the past few seasons but still managed to net ten goals in 37 appearances for Juventus last season.
As he enters the final 12 months of his contract with the Old Lady, negotiations for a new deal have stalled.
As a result, Chiesa’s agent, Fali Ramadini, has begun talks with Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham about a potential transfer, as per La Stampa.
However, none of these clubs have made a concrete effort to sign the 26-year-old yet, leaving his future uncertain. United, who are in the market for another wide player, could turn to the Juventus’ versatile forward.
Chiesa thrived during his four seasons with I Viola before moving to Juventus in 2020, where he has developed into one of Serie A’s most dangerous attacking players.
Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini has even labeled him “unstoppable.” However, repeated injuries have hampered his progress, and now the once-promising partnership with Juventus is expected to end.
Chiesa, who earns £180,000 a week including bonuses, is reportedly keen on a new challenge and is interested in a move to the Premier League, according to La Stampa (via Sport Witness).
United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham have all reportedly expressed interest, engaging in discussions with Ramadini about the potential conditions of a deal.
Given his contractual situation, Juventus are likely to facilitate a move for their star winger to avoid losing him for nothing next summer.
They may be willing to let the Italy-born player go for a reduced fee. Tottenham had been the most heavily linked, but Italy-born Chiesa’s desire to join a club that can offer Champions League football has cast doubt on this move.
Although United cannot promise Champions League football, the allure of joining such a prestigious club, combined with effective persuasion from the Red Devils’ hierarchy, could help them secure the Euro 2021 star.
Considering Marcus Rashford’s form issues, Antony’s continual under-performance, and the inexperience of both Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund, adding a player of Chiesa’s calibre could be hugely beneficial to Erik ten Hag’s squad.
However, before making any new signings, United may need to sanction a few major sales to reinvest in the squad.
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