INEOS despatched scouts to look at a Europa League tie on Thursday, as Manchester United eye a 19-year-old defender who struggled and was substituted at half time.
Man Utd plan attacking transformation in summer season switch window
There are a variety of positions that the Pink Devils have to strengthen this summer season, however none extra necessary than the ahead line, as the shortage of targets has turn into an actual concern within the final two seasons.
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Rasmus Hojlund continues to guide the road for United, however the Denmark worldwide has struggled all season to search out his scoring contact, because the video games with no aim proceed to stretch. Subsequently, it’s no shock to see the Premier League facet seeking to signal a brand new striker, and in keeping with Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Man United have expressed an curiosity in signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.
With a launch clause value £66 million and competitors from the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool, United might have to promote a couple of gamers earlier than this deal can occur or give attention to different targets.
Along with Sesko, United are additionally seeking to enhance their extensive choices and are planning to make a £25 million bid to signal Geovany Quenda from Sporting. United are stated to have already agreed private phrases with the 17-year-old, so they’re now planning to make a proper provide, as Ruben Amorim seems to reunite with one in all his former gamers.
Man Utd ship scouts to look at Fenerbahce defender Akcicek
The Pink Devils additionally wish to enhance their defence, and in keeping with Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, relayed by Sport Witness, Man United had scouts watching Fenerbahce defender Yusuf Akçiçek in motion on Thursday night.
The report states that the Pink Devils are maintaining a tally of Akcicek, who has been an everyday for Fenerbahçe this season. The Turkish giants had been defeated 3-1 at house by Rangers on Thursday, as Akcicek was hooked at half time whereas 2-1 down having registered zero tackles, interceptions, blocks or clearances on the left of a again three.
The Turkey under-19 worldwide made his senior debut for Fenerbahçe final season, however this 2024/25 marketing campaign he has turn into an necessary determine in José Mourinho’s crew. Akcicek has now performed 14 occasions in all competitions, six of which have come within the Europa League, and he did full 40 out of 42 cross makes an attempt on Thursday, highlighting some spectacular ball-playing traits.
Akcicek is beneath contract till 2028, however a suggestion from United might tempt Fenerbahçe right into a sale, and with Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans each anticipated to go away Outdated Trafford come the top of the season, youthful replacements will are available.
Signing Akcicek matches into United’s want to signal the highest younger gamers in soccer, and his arrival alongside Leny Yoro may very well be thrilling for the Premier League crew.
