Manchester United owners INEOS are now prepared to sanction a big-money move to sign an “unstoppable” forward, who could cost around £83m this summer, according to a report.
New forwards needed at Old Trafford
Ruben Amorim commenced the process of reshaping the squad he inherited in January, with the likes of Marcus Rashford and Antony being shown the exit door, albeit only on loan to begin with.
However, Man United didn’t bring in any replacements for the two wide forwards, and there is a feeling Amorim could be keen on strengthening his entire forward line, given that strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have struggled in front of goal.
In terms of out-and-out strikers, the Red Devils have been linked with the likes of Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres, with Amorim well-aware of the latter’s ability, given the time he spent working with him at Sporting CP.
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The Red Devils are now negotiating a summer move for an exciting young forward.
With Rashford and Antony seemingly likely to depart on a permanent basis this summer, Man United are also eyeing new wide players, and a report from Spain has now revealed they want to sign AC Milan’s Rafael Leao.
Leao is set to be put up for sale for a fee of around €100m (£83m) in the summer, and the 20-time English champions have joined the race for his signature, following Amorim’s request of a new top-level left-winger.
INEOS are prepared to listen to the 40-year-old’s demands and spend big in the summer transfer window, but there may be competition for the Portuguese winger’s signature, with Manchester City and Al-Hilal also being named as potential suitors.
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“Unstoppable” Leao could be a huge upgrade in attack
Alejandro Garnacho has received regular game time since Rashford’s departure, but it would be fair to say the 20-year-old has been largely ineffective, failing to register a goal or assist in his last 14 Premier League outings.
Garnacho received interest from Chelsea and Napoli during the January transfer window, and there have been suggestions the youngster could move on this summer, with United targeting Matheus Cunha as a potential replacement.
However, there are indications Leao could be more of a like-for-like replacement, given that he specialises at left-wing, having picked up 57 goals and 46 assists in 190 appearances from that area of the pitch throughout his career.
The 25-year-old has been lauded as “unstoppable” in the past, and he has continued to display a keen eye for goal this season, scoring three times for Milan in the Champions League.
Given Zirkzee and Hojlund’s struggles, United need to bring in forwards who guarantee goals in the summer, and Leao certainly fits the bill in that regard, so it is promising news that a summer move could be on the cards.
