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Manchester United have reportedly asked Rio Ferdinand for information about Norwich City’s Ben Godfrey, reports say. Ferdinand is part of the same New Era Global Sports agency as the Canaries centre-back. And it seems like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to sign the centre-back in this summer’s transfer window.
Manchester United boss Solskjaer could sign a new defender this transfer window, despite Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof impressing throughout the course of the season.
The Red Devils have seen the pair shine, helping the club finish third in the Premier League table with some impressive performances at the back.
But with Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe regularly sidelined through injury, Solskjaer wants more at the back.
And Calciomercato.it claim that United are interested in swooping for Godfrey in the wake of Norwich’s relegation to the Championship.
Godfrey is represented by New Era Global Sports, with Ferdinand a part of the agency.
And United have supposedly contacted the Red Devils legend and ‘asked for information’ about the player.
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The report says that Norwich have set a £27million fee in order to let the player go, with the club determined to secure a return to the top flight as quickly as possible.
It is said, however, that Godfrey is keen on a move to Serie A giants AC Milan.
There, he will find childhood idol Paulo Maldini ready to welcome him with open arms as they look to scale the same heights of old.
Godfrey made 30 starts in the Premier League for Norwich in the 2019/20 season but the Canaries conceded 75 goals from 38 matches as they sunk to the bottom of the table.
The 22-year-old isn’t the only player who may leave Daniel Farke’s side, with Max Aarons also being tipped to depart Carrow Road.
“Now they are massively sought after talent and rightly so. Every credit being thrown at them, they deserve.
“But what a chance for them to play week in week out if they stay. I can't wait to see them on the big stage next year.
“Max Aarons is 19 now, can you imagine to have won the Championship and have a year behind him in the Premier League, that is more important than anything.”
As well as Godfrey, United also want to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho with transfer negotiations still ongoing.
Jack Grealish is another target, despite Aston Villa slapping a £75m price tag on their captain.
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