Manchester United signed Eriksen and Casemiro to reinforce their midfield last summer and lured Sabitzer (on loan) to replace the injured Danish star in the winter transfer window.
If reports in the media are anything to go by then the Red Devils have moved in with an offer to sign another midfielder in the form of Federico Valverde.
According to Spanish source, Nacional, Man Utd have submitted a £58million offer (65 million euros) to sign the Uruguayan international, who is having a torrid time at Real Madrid.
In the summer, Liverpool were heavily linked with the South American midfielder and even offered a fee of 100 million euros. However, the bid was turned down by Los Blancos president, Florentino Perez, who considers Valverde an extremely important member of the team.
Last season, the 24-year-old star played a key role in helping Madrid win the La Liga and set up the winning goal in the final of the Champions League vs Liverpool.
This season, in the first 12 league appearances, the former Penarol player scored 6 goals and provided 2 assists under Ancelotti.
However, since October, his form has been average. The Uruguayan has not scored or created a single goal in the last eight league games.
In turn, Madrid have been inconsistent and are now eight points behind league leaders and arch rivals, Barcelona, in the table.
The Catalan media outlet claim United want to take advantage of the current situation and on Erik ten Hag’s request, they have tabled an offer worth £58million.
The 47-capped international can press, break play, make driving runs into the box and strike the ball with both feet. He can effectively play anywhere in the midfield and has proved to be effective in the attacking third.
In your opinion, should Man Utd sign Federico Valverde?
Bruno Fernandes reacts as Kobbie Mainoo signs new deal
Manchester United’s stars have welcomed the news Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new ‘long term’ contract extension.
Mainoo’s new deal was announced by United, with the 17-year-old rewarded for his recent rise to the United first team.
The teenager wrote on Instagram: “Amazing few weeks for me and my family. Really pleased to sign a long term contract with this special club. Continuing to work hard and taking everything step by step.”
He made his first team debut in January in the Carabao Cup quarter-final as a starter.
Mainoo also featured a fortnight ago in United’s FA Cup win over Reading and was on the bench this week for the Premier League clash with Leeds.
The FA Youth Cup winner is held in high regard by his colleagues, with Bruno Fernandes reaching out to praise him. He sent an Instagram story about Mainoo’s contract extension which said, ‘well deserved’.
Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images
There were more messages too in response to Mainoo’s Instagram post, with Facundo Pellistri, Tyrell Malacia, Anthony Elanga and Zidane Iqbal among those to congratulate the teenager.
Midfield talent Mainoo could soon get more opportunities amid injuries to Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek.
The long-term deal and admiration from his teammates will give Mainoo even more confidence to take the next step if he gets the chance.
Source: thefaithfulmufc.com; unitedinfocus.com
