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With the transfer window now closed, attention for the recruitment teams and scouts turn from imminent signings to next year’s prospects.
After this summer’s eventful transfer window, Manchester United will undoubtedly want to build on their impressive signings, looking at the exciting talent around Europe.
The January transfer window opens in just under four months, and United have reportedly found someone who could help bolster their midfield.
Germanijak in Croatia report that The Red Devils are now looking to Dinamo Zagreb playmaker Martin Baturina.
The report states that United have Baturina ‘very high on the wish list’ with the January transfer window looming.
Scouts from Old Trafford have been watching Baturina for some time now, with an increased level of monitoring expected over the coming months.
The report claims that United were planning to scout Baturina on international duty for Croatia against Poland on Sunday, however, unfortunately for the scouts, the midfielder never made it off the bench.
Baturina did start against Portugal last week though, taking on United captain Bruno Fernandes in the process.
The United scouts will next be watching him against Hajduk Split this coming Friday.
Dinamo are looking to offer their star man a new contract, but The Red Devils may well make a move for the attacking midfielder at the end of the season if not before.
Baturina has started the season well, notching four assists in the first four games of Dinamo’s league season, adding to his total of 16 goals and 32 assists in 126 games.
The Athletic noted over the summer that United’s rivals Arsenal had an interest in Baturina who had a price tag of £17 million.
However, concerns were raised over Baturina’s suitability for the Premier League from a physical point of view.
Likened to Luka Modric, Baturina is extremely creative, so could be a replacement for Christian Eriksen.
Whilst the midfielder is delivering for Zagreb at the moment, United are primarily looking at Baturina’s potential, expecting him to be a big talent for the future.
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