Manchester United round-up as the club looks to make further progress in the transfer market
Manchester United have hit the ground running in what’s shaping up to be a busy summer transfer window.
While much of the footballing world’s attention is fixed on the World Cup, behind-the-scenes preparations are in full swing ahead of an important campaign. Michael Carrick is eager to bolster his squad as United gear up for the return of Champions League football.
Significant progress has already been achieved, with a deal struck for Atalanta’s Ederson. Additional midfield recruits are anticipated and United have shown interest in Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, who is also wanted by Manchester City.
A more attainable target is Portugal international Mateus Feranandes, who has become available following West Ham’s relegation to the Championship. Here’s a summary of the latest United developments…
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United ‘keen’ on Casado
United are reportedly interested in Marc Casado, Barcelona team-mate of Marcus Rashford, according to Spanish media. While the Catalan club continues to deliberate over making Rashford’s loan permanent, United are said to be monitoring the midfielder.
Casado rejected Chelsea’s advances last summer, opting to remain and compete for his position at Barcelona. Nevertheless, after limited game time under Hansi Flick, he’s now looking to move on.
Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reports that United, alongside clubs from Spain – including Atletico Madrid – and the Middle East, are eyeing the Spanish international, 22. He represents a more affordable alternative to Mateus Feranandes, who is priced at around £80m. Casado, with two years remaining on his deal, could be snapped up for less than half that figure.
Valencia’s plea to Carrick
Former Old Trafford favourite Antonio Valencia has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Carrick. Valencia, who lined up alongside Carrick throughout his decade at United, is currently serving as a pundit at the World Cup for Telemundo Deportes.
When quizzed on whether he’d be keen to link up with Carrick, the 40-year-old, who departed United in 2019, said: “Yes, I would go back. Manchester United is a club that gave me so much.
“My family was very happy there. I would work for Manchester United in any role, out of passion. It is a club I love a lot. I think everything they are doing is going well. But if they called me, I would go running.”
Valencia took the opportunity to congratulate his friend upon his permanent appointment, saying: “I sent him a message wishing him success. Carrick is someone I respect and care about a lot.
“I wished him success as a coach, and I think it has gone well for him. Things have worked out, and it makes me happy that he is going into another season on the bench.”
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