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Man United working hard on defender deal: Player could be interested in move this month
MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly working on a deal to sign Monaco ace Benjamin Mendy.
Manchester United are exploring a deal for Benjamin Mendy
Jose Mourinho is keen to plug his defensive problems.
A left-back is on their radar, with Celtic’s £10million-rated star Kieran Tierney being monitored.
Tottenham’s Danny Rose has also been mooted as a target, and reports emerged yesterday suggesting Luke Shaw could be sold, albeit in the summer.
Jose Mourinho is keen to bring in a defender
Manchester United are also keen on Kieran Tierney
But according to Italian news outlet Tuttomercatoweb, a move for the 22-year-old is in the pipeline.
It is thought Mendy could be tempted with a move to the Premier League.
Mendy only joined Monaco from French rivals Marseille last summer and has clocked up 14 appearances this term.
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United have also been chasing Mendy’s team-mate Tiemoue Bakayo.
However, it is thought he could extend his stay at Monaco.
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