Manchester United are keeping a close eye on a “leader” and INEOS are willing to spend big to secure his transfer, according to a recent report.
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Ruben Amorim knows that while he has the understanding and support from the fanbase, he also needs to start winning games despite the injury crisis he now finds himself in. The Red Devils still have the FA Cup and Europa League to play for, but he is fast losing the leeway he was afforded on arrival.
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Man Utd are weighing up whether to join the transfer battle to sign a talented midfielder.
And as the season draws closer and closer to the end, transfer stories are starting to heat up and the summer is expected to be a busy time for the club, with the boss in desperate need of players who suit his system.
Signing a new attacking midfielder could be on the agenda for Amorim and INEOS this summer, as it’s been reported that United are considering making a move to sign Charles De Ketelaere from Atalanta. Man City are looking at the playmaker as someone to replace Kevin de Bruyne, but United are also interested and could look to beat their rivals to his signature.
However, De Ketelaere is not the only attacking midfielder being looked at by the Red Devils, as according to reports from Spain, United are willing to spend significant money to sign Arda Güler from Real Madrid.
The Turkey international has struggled to make an impact in Spain and, given his lack of game time, a move could be on the cards this summer and United are interested in a deal.
Man Utd taking a closer look at £49m “leader”
But Guler is not the only player United are looking at from La Liga, as according to a report from Spain, Man United are taking a close look at Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, who could be available for a transfer if a suitable offer arrives.
Araujo only signed a new contract with the Catalan giants in January, a deal that now runs until 2031, but given Barça value the player between 60-70 million euros (£49-57 million), a fee that isn’t a problem to United, he could still leave the club after his career in Catalonia stalled somewhat due to injuries.
The 25-year-old, who has been hailed as a “real leader” by manager Hansi Flick this season, has been at Barcelona since August 2018. It wasn’t until 2020 that he was promoted to the first team and, since then, he has become an integral part of their defence under the various managers they have had in that time.
This season has been a bit disappointing for the centre-back, as a hamstring injury has seen him miss the majority of the campaign up until recently.
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Apps |
3 |
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Starts |
3 |
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Minutes per game |
52 |
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Passes per game (accuracy) |
60.3 (92%) |
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Interceptions per game |
0.7 |
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Tackles per game |
0.3 |
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Clearances per game |
1.3 |
Despite his injury problems this season, United are obviously impressed with what they have seen of Araujo, and they believe he’ll improve their backline, so much so they are willing to meet the reported price tag.
Given Lisandro Martínez could be out for the rest of the year, Victor Lindelof looks set to leave at the end of the season and Jonny Evans is expected to retire, then a new centre-back may be needed to help Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Harry Maguire, all of whom have had their own injury problems.
