Manchester United are eyeing up a number of big-name midfielders this summer, while defence is also a focus as two experienced names in the form of Sofyan Amrabat and Raphael Varane look set to leave.
Sources with a close understanding of Man Utd’s plans have told CaughtOffside that the Red Devils are keen on highly-rated Benfica sensation Joao Neves as one of their priorities, but Juventus’ experienced French midfielder Adrien Rabiot is also being considered as a low-cost option as he nears the end of his contract.
A decision has been all but made on Amrabat, who will return to loan club Fiorentina at the end of this campaign after failing to make a mark at Old Trafford. The Morocco international is set to have other suitors though, with AC Milan showing an interest, CaughtOffside understands.
Another choice for United could be Youssouf Fofana, though sources have played down links with Teun Koopmeiners for the time being. The Atalanta midfielder is thought to be drawing more serious interest from Liverpool, Juventus and Napoli.
Man Utd transfer plans could also involve defense reshuffle
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Raphael Varane looks set to leave Manchester United
As well as midfield, MUFC will likely have work to do at the back as Varane nears the end of his contract at the club, and a younger central defender would likely have been one of the goals for this summer anyway.
Lisandro Martinez has struggled with injuries in recent times, while Harry Maguire’s long-term future also remains unclear, so it’s not too shocking to see that big names like Jean-Clair Todibo and Antonio Silva are in United’s sights.
As well as that, sources have suggested that Dayot Upamecano could also be of interest to United if it becomes clear that he’s available and looking for a move this summer. It has been claimed that Bayern Munich would be open to letting the France international move for the right price.