Man Utd ready move for “one of the best midfielders in Europe” instead of Tonali
Manchester United are now ready to take a “gamble” on Teun Koopmeiners this summer, with Juventus willing to sell and INEOS set to commence their midfield rebuild.
Man Utd targeting midfield overhaul
Last summer, it was the frontline that INEOS addressed. Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko all arrived and all have been successful additions ever since.
12 months later, it’s the midfield that’s taking priority. With Casemiro heading for the exit door as a free agent and doubts emerging Manuel Ugarte’s future, those at Old Trafford are reportedly targeting two additions in the middle of the park.
If recent rumours are anything to go by, then Elliot Anderson is still very much Man United’s top target target in that department. If they can fend off interest from rivals Manchester City and others, then United could welcome a transformative, big-money midfielder in the Nottingham Forest man this summer.
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It’s beyond Anderson that Man United have a big decision to make. Adam Wharton and Sandro Tonali are two other leading options to arrive, with the latter especially threatening to steal the headlines.
Like Anderson, the Italian won’t come cheap and other clubs are interested. If Newcastle United remain as stubborn as they were over Alexander Isak last year, then it could be a summer-long saga for INEOS.
Tonali is certainly rated around Old Trafford, but if INEOS want to end their business early this summer, they may decide to look towards a Serie A star.
Man Utd ready to take Koopmeiners “gamble”
According to Tuttosport in Italy, as relayed by TeamTalk, Man United are now ready to take a “gamble” on Koopmeiners this summer and sign a player that Juventus are set to sell.
The Dutchman has struggled in Turin – gradually falling down the pecking order under a number of different managers. As a bit-part player these days, he’s seen as someone that Juventus can cash in on just two years since he arrived from Atalanta for over £40m.
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Alas, Juventus trash could quickly become Man United treasure. The Red Devils need midfield reinforcements and Koopmeiners could come a whole lot cheaper than Tonali, whilst offering the versatility to play centre-back, central midfield and in the No.10 role.
“Elegant, brilliant, creative, he has personality. I expect that once you see what he does on the pitch, there is always the next step. I care about him.” (Luciano Spalletti on Koopmeiners)
At his best, Koopmeiners has earned impressive praise with journalist Buchi Laba describing him as “easily one of the best midfielders in Europe”. Even the words of Spallettihimself, are unlikely to save his position at Juventus, however, as the door swings open for Man United to make their move this summer.
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