Manchester United have already completed the signing of two new players in this summer transfer window, including Joshua Zirkzee from Italian side Bologna and Leny Yoro from French side Lille. So, until now, Manchester United has already spent close to 100M in this summer transfer window. Now they are looking for a new defensive midfielder to strengthen the squad depth further.
All Manchester United signings in this summer
United defender Rafael Varane already left the club at the start of this season’s transfer window. United were looking for a new defender after his departure. So, United brought in Leny Yoro from Lille with a transfer fee of more than 50M to replace Rafael Varane’s position. So, the experienced French defender was replaced by a new French one. Leny Yoro is one of the players every big European club was chasing at the start of this transfer window.
Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United were in the race to get this 18-year-old. But finally, it was the Red Devils show, as United managed to sign Leny Yoro.
Manchester United are also eager to add some new faces in the attacking zone after the departure of another Frenchman Anthony Martial. The 28-year-old striker joined United in 2015, so after spending 9 seasons with the Red Devils Anthony Martial left the club as a free agent.
So, United were looking for a new number 9 who could add some goals to the scoreboard and also help to reduce the burden on Rasmus Hojlund. That’s why United signed 23-year-old striker Joshua Zirkzee from Italian side Bologna.
Joshua is typically different from United’s other striker Rasmus Hojlund. The Dutchman is physically very strong, which Hojlund lacks. Joshua Zirkzee had a remarkable last season with Bologna, better 12 goals and bagged 6 assists in 37 appearances in all competitions. United boss Eric Ten Hag is very excited to work with the new striker and eager to get a good start in the upcoming Premier League season. So, both the striker and defender position is sorted as United already signed two young high-profile players, spending more than 90M in this transfer window.
United are eager to sign 23-year-old Uruguan midfielder
So, now the Red Devils are eager to sign a new defensive midfielder in this summer transfer window. PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte is one of the players Manchester United are chasing right now for the defensive midfielder position. The Uruguayan midfielder joined PSG last season from Sporting CP and had an outstanding performance in the last season. Two of the United midfielder Erikson and Casemiro are 32 years of age and might fall short to get sufficient playing time in the upcoming season. Additionally, Jose Mourinho’s side Fenerbahce is also interested in Casemiro along with another Manchester United player Lindelof. So, a new midfielder will be a perfect signing for the Red Devils. Ugarte is young, just 23 years old, and also in a very good form. So he will be a perfect replacement for Casemiro and Erikson.
The IENOS era under Jim Radcliffe, is really making progress to bring the glory days back in Manchester. All the United fans will be delighted with the fact that Manchester United are targeting big players players and ended up signing them. That means Manuel Ugarte could join the Red Devils in this summer transfer window. United board really pushing hard to complete the deal as soon as possible.
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Although United started their pre-season campaign with a loss against Rosenberg, able to win their second match against Rangers. So, now the Red Devils will face Arsenal in their next friendlies. Next month United will start their Premier League campaign against Fulham. Manchester United defender Aaron Wan Bissaka is also facing uncertainly about his future at Old Trafford.
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