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Manchester United have been quoted £ 55m to sign a target under the central defense radar this summer, while Arsenal missed a Barcelona star in the winter window, according to transfer gossip on Friday.
UNITED PRICE SAID FOR LALIGA CENTER-BACK
United manchester they have been told they must pay around £ 55 million to sign the Sevilla central defender Jules kounde this summer.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is desperate to bolster his weak defense in the next transfer window, with a new partner for Harry Maguire as his top priority.
Duo of Real Madrid Sergio Ramos Y Raphael varane Both have been on United’s radar, and the latter is said to be Solskjaer’s “dream” signing.
However, Kounde has become an option that goes unnoticed by the Red Devils.
Despite shooting in attack, United have conceded 30 league goals this season in 23 games. That’s more than any other side in the upper half of the table except Leeds.
A report in the Daily express states that Solskjaer still has concerns about the quality of Eric Bailly, Victor Lindelof and Axel Tuanzebe.
To that end, United scouts have been tracking Kounde extensively in recent months.
The 22-year-old made another impressive display when Sevilla beat Barceló 2-0 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal.
And it is claimed that United will have to pay a fee of around £ 55 million to bring the central defender to Old Trafford.
That would potentially make him the second most expensive defensive signing in club history, just behind the £ 80 million they spent on Maguire in 2019.
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ARSENAL OFFER FAILED BY BARCA STAR
Arsenal missed on a loan by Barcelona star Riqui Puig before securing Martin Odegaard. (Daily Express)
West Ham’s European hopes have been affected by the news that Angelo Ogbonna could be out for a month. (Daily Express)
José Mourinho was furious with Gareth Bale’s Instagram post after he was left out of Tottenham to face Everton. (Daily mirror)
Donny van de Beek has been told that he may have to leave Manchester United if he wants to be the “special player” and avoid being the “side dish” of Jermaine Jenas. (Daily mirror)
Manchester United are concerned about the treatment of Hannibal Mejbri in the club’s under-23 matches. (Daily mirror)
Patrick Bamford teamed up with Brazilian Raphinha, speaking French. (Daily mirror)
LEEDS, LIVERPOOL GIVEN FROM PAUL HOPE
Udinese may not be able to prevent Rodrigo de Paul from leaving the club this summer, according to their sporting director. (Daily mail)
Tottenham hired a commercial chief who landed one of the most lucrative stadium naming rights deals in the NFL. (Daily mail)
Southampton, Leeds and West Ham are set to rival Tottenham for Sampdoria sensation Mikkel Damsgaard. (Daily star)
UEFA has dismissed complaints from Real Sociedad that Manchester United have gained a huge advantage when the two teams meet in the Europa League next week. (Daily star)
Liverpool face the prospect of more disruptions in the Champions League. Anfield’s leg of their clash with RB Leipzig is likely to be shifted to neutral. (The times)
Gareth Bale believes he needs a series of games at Tottenham Hotspur if he is to prove himself. (The times)
AND MORE Gossip
Mino Raiola has declined to speak about Paul Pogba’s possible summer transfer to Juventus, saying: “If I speak up, someone takes offense.” (Sun)
Sir Alex Ferguson hopes his new neighbor won’t be noisy, after Liverpool’s Andy Robertson set off. (Sun)
Ismaila Sarr’s agent has revealed that the Watford star agreed to move to Liverpool last month, only for the Reds to fail to pay his transfer fee. (Sun)
Wayne Rooney wants Gareth Southgate to play Phil Foden and Jack Grealish at the Euro. (Sun)
Celtic defender Stephen Welsh appears to have had a stroke of luck and avoided any serious injury from his terrible injury at St Mirren. (Daily entry)
Tommy Wright wants Kyle Lafferty to be his first signing for Kilmarnock. (Scottish sun)
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