Transfer: Man Utd Set to Sign Two LaLiga Midfielders
- Manchester United officials used a recent Champions League trip to Madrid to hold meetings regarding potential midfield reinforcements, inquiring about Barcelona's Fermin Lopez and Atletico Madrid's Pablo Barrios.
- Michael Carrick's squad requires midfield reinforcements, prompting the club to prioritize upgrades despite spending £155 million on three midfielders last summer.
- Clarifying the situation, Moretto stated United have "inquired about both of them," though there is "no negotiation, just an enquiry," suggesting pursuit of both remains unlikely.
- Barcelona reportedly values the 23-year-old Lopez at around £80 million, while Barrios remains indispensable to Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone, presenting significant obstacles.
- Beyond midfield pursuits, United are also monitoring Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Fulham's Calvin Bassey, while managing uncertainty regarding captain Bruno Fernandes' future under Carrick.
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Man United rival Chelsea for potential £70m Fermin Lopez transfer
Manchester United are reportedly ready to rival Chelsea for the potential £70m transfer of Barcelona attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez.As we reported via the Daily Briefing earlier this week, it’s our understanding that Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are really keen on Lopez and could pay big to snap him up.Sources have also suggested that there’s some pressure on Barcelona to sell players due to their precarious financial situation, which coul…
Transfer: Man Utd set to sign two LaLiga midfielders
Manchester United are eager to sign Fermin Lopez and Pablo Barrios from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, respectively. The Red Devils spent £155 million on Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Carlos Baleba in the summer. But they remain keen on bolstering their midfield options. Speaking on Marca’s La Pizarra de Quintana show, transfer expert Matteo Moretto […] Transfer: Man Utd set to sign two LaLiga midfielders
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