Manchester United is in discussions with Maxi Araujo's camp as they look to strengthen their defense, particularly at left-back. The club aims to address issues in midfield and defense ahead of the summer transfer window.
Maxi Araujo: United hold talks with Uruguayanâs camp
Manchester United have obvious issues to address in midfield once the summer window opens, but it is high time things changed at the back as well.
Not only at centre-back, but the Red Devils must also recruit a new left-back to compete with and eventually succeed Luke Shaw.
The Englishman might have started every Premier League game this season, but his injury record cannot be trusted, especially if the Red Devils are serious about competing on all four fronts.
Current backup Tyrell Malacia is expected to depart once his contract runs out at the end of the season, while Patrick Dorgu is set to play in a more advanced role moving forward.
Harry Amass needs another loan spell, and INEOS must not hesitate to sign a new left-back, with technical director Jason Wilcox pushing to sign Lewis Hall from Newcastle.
Maxi Araujo is a left-back, which is a position Manchester United is looking to strengthen.
Manchester United needs a new left-back to compete with and eventually succeed Luke Shaw, whose injury record raises concerns about his reliability.
Manchester United plans to address issues in both midfield and defense, including recruiting a new left-back and potentially other positions.
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The Magpies are keen not to lose their young jewel, and while INEOS would prefer a Premier League-proven star, they could be forced to look elsewhere.
According to A Bola (via Sport Witness), the 20-time English league champions are eyeing a sensational summer move for Sporting CPâs Maxi Araujo.
The 26-year-old has enjoyed a fantastic campaign, impressing one and all with his âquality in transition and defensive solidityâ.
Joining the Old Trafford side in the race are Chelsea, Tottenham, and Juventus, with Atletico Madrid currently in pole position.
Not to be beaten to the punch, United have also held âexploratory talksâ with the Uruguayanâs agents.
Most of his suitors have also touched base with Sporting president Frederico Varandas in a bid to âavoid a price inflationâ in the summer, with the transfer race set to get âintenseâ.
Sporting are insisting on not letting Maxi Araujo leave for less than his âŹ80 million release clause, a figure United will find hard to match given their other priorities in the market.
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