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Man Utd transfers: Traore interest, Telles ‘bid’ after Reguilon miss, free agent linked
Express Sport rounds up some of the latest transfer rumours involving the Red Devils.
Manchester United’s transfer business has been a source of great frustration throughout this window, with their inability so far to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.
That has been exacerbated further by United’s Premier League rivals reportedly on the cusp of signing some top players from around Europe.
Liverpool are reportedly on the verge of signing Thiago Alcantara, while Gareth Bale is close to completing a move back to Tottenham.
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United’s transfer activity could soon kick into gear, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen on adding quality and depth to the options he currently has available.
Express Sport rounds up some of the latest transfer rumours coming out of Old Trafford.
Serie A youngster eyed
United are reportedly interested in signing Atalanta youngster winger Amad Traore.
That is according to the Manchester Evening News, who report that the right-sided winger is not
regarded as a direct alternative for number one transfer target Jadon Sancho.
However, the report also outlines that United have been warned of Atalanta’s high asking price for the 18-year-old winger.
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Traore became the club’s youngest player to score in the Italian top flight last season and it appears that Atalanta won’t be selling him on the cheap in this window.
Telles expecting ‘bid’ from United
Porto left-back Alex Telles is reportedly expecting a bid from United in this transfer window.
That is according to Portuguese news outlet A Bola, cited here, who claim the left-back’s agent is expecting the Red Devils to make a bid for his client.
Both Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams battled it out to be Solskjaer’s first-choice left-back last season, but reports have emerged throughout this transfer window of United being interested in an additional full-back.
Sergio Reguilon had been linked with a move to Old Trafford, but reports state that he is on the cusp of signing for Spurs.
Therefore, Telles may be regarded as a possible alternative if the Red Devils are indeed looking for a left-back.
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United ‘interested’ in free agent Khedira
United are reportedly also tracking the situation of Sami Khedria, who is currently looking for a club.
According to Goal, the 33-year-old midfielder has been actively monitored by the Red Devils as they eye further options in the middle of the pitch.
Solskjaer recently added Netherlands international Donny van de Beek to his midfield options, which perhaps reduces the likelihood of Sami Khedira moving to Old Trafford.
While he may have plenty of experience in Europe, the 33-year-old doesn’t seem to fit the profile of the long-term project that United are looking to build.
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