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Manchester United aims to enhance their squad following an eighth-place finish in the Premier League last season, seeking significant improvement in the upcoming campaign.
Despite a early slow start to the summer transfer window, activity has surged at Old Trafford with several deals finalised and more underway.
The club has secured striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna and teenage center-back Leny Yoro from Lille.
Additionally, negotiations for Manuel Ugarte are progressing, while Matthijs de Ligt and Jarrad Branthwaite deals have been put on hold due to their valuations.
Strengthening the midfield remains a priority for United this summer.
Reports suggest the Red Devils might be willing to move Casemiro on this summer and have decided against exercising the €20m buy option for Sofyan Amrabat after his loan spell from Fiorentina last season.
Scott McTominay has attracted interest from Fulham, Tottenham, and Galatasaray. Should the Scotland international depart, United might need further reinforcements beyond Manuel Ugarte.
According to GOAL Brasil, Manchester United has recently inquired about Palmeiras midfielder Richard Ríos.
The report indicates that the Red Devils are preparing a bid of around £17 million for Ríos, who has seen his market value rise significantly due to his impressive performances with Colombia in the Copa América. However, Palmeiras is expected to resist any potential departure.
Ríos is likely to be targeted by multiple clubs this summer. He was a standout player for Colombia, the ‘sensation’ team of the Copa América, during their run to the final in the United States.
Alongside James Rodríguez, who was named the tournament’s best player, Ríos excelled, scoring in the 5-0 quarter-final victory over Panama and starting all six matches.
Notably, Ríos led in successful dribbles across both the Copa América and Euro 2024 with 18, outpacing Belgium’s Jérémy Doku (16) and France’s Ousmane Dembélé (15).
United’s focus on bolstering the squad, particularly the midfield, is clear as they aim for a stronger showing in the next Premier League season.
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