Manchester United are planning a blockbuster new Inter Milan attack, Aston Villa are in talks to sign a Turkish striker and Monday’s Euro Paper Talk includes an update on Chelsea striker targets.
Manchester United want Serie A star
Manchester United have reportedly drawn up a bid to strengthen their defense by signing Alessandro Bastoni from Inter this summer.
Manchester United spent £47 million on Andre Onana as their new goalkeeper last summer. Onana has had a very interesting season, making some terrible mistakes early in the campaign before improving his performances recently.
Onana’s early struggles do not appear to have prevented Manchester United from re-signing the Inter player. According to reports in Italy, Manchester United are chasing Bastoni.
The left-footed centre-back is having a stellar season, making 33 appearances in all competitions and playing a key role in Inter’s move to Serie A glory.
According to WhoScored, he is Inter’s best defender this season, with an average rating of 7.17. And he has reportedly been affectionately described as ‘the best defender in Serie A’ this season, which explains why United are chasing him.
Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly looking for a new left-centre defender, with Lisandro Martinez sidelined with multiple injuries this season.
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Ratcliffe likes Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite but sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that the move is under threat as Everton are demanding more than £70m.
With Bastoni having been in excellent form recently, it would take a ‘super offer’ for Manchester United to pry him away from the Italian giants.
Ratcliffe eyes Bastoni as an alternative to Branthwaite.
But that is exactly what Ratcliffe and Man Utd are planning to do. Because the Italy international will still cost less than Branthwaite. Inter Milan offered €60m (£52m), a price that Manchester United could certainly match.
Bastoni could form a new-look backline at Old Trafford next season, and Manchester United are also hoping to bring in a new right-sided centre-back to replace Raphael Varane. Manchester United are targeting Juventus’ Gleyson Bremer, while Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo is also a possible target.
In terms of Man Utd’s interest in Bastoni, the £52m raid could end up being an absolute steal. At 25 years old, Bastoni still has his prime years left in him and has the potential to be a dominant force at Champions League level in the future.
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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Giovani Lo Celso is expected to return to Real Betis to replace Nabil Fekir. (sports stadium)
West Ham United are surprisingly keeping an eye on young Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion, who is currently on loan at Deportivo Alaves. (hitch)
Manchester United have chased German ace Jamal Musiala to join Manchester City, but will find it difficult to sign him from Bayern Munich. (various)
Frenkie de Jong is set to miss the remainder of Barcelona’s season after sustaining a serious injury during the El Clásico loss to Real Madrid. (markka)
Aston Villa Chase Galatasaray Star
Aston Villa are intensifying talks with Galatasaray over the possible signing of Turkish winger Baris Alper Yilmaz. (Hurry)
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Luis Diaz remains an ‘important’ player for Liverpool and Barcelona will not be able to match his hefty price tag this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
Pep Guardiola’s decision to expel Joao Cancelo from Manchester City was justified after his poor performance in El Clásico on Sunday. (Ronald De Boer of Ziggo Sport)
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Al-Nassr are well placed to take Kevin De Bruyne to the Middle East, but they may face competition from other Saudi clubs for the Manchester City ace. (Rudy Galetti)
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