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Transfer: Man Utd Set to Sign Two LaLiga Midfielders
Manchester United have inquired about the Spain midfielder, who has 10 goal contributions this season, while Barcelona value him at about £80 million.
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.
Barcelona monitors the situation of Argentinian backpacker Lisandro Martínez, of Manchester United, as a possible alternative to strengthen the defensive system in the next window of transfers. The hiring, however, would depend on a financial condition: the Catalan club would only advance if it managed to enable a negotiation for values considered low. The information was released by the Spanish newspaper SPORT. Formula 1: Kimi Antonelli wins fi…