Man Utd trusts Telles deal despite notable flaw in first official offer

Manchester United are confident that he will be able to bring Alex Telles to Old Trafford after making his first official offer for Porto’s left-back, according to a report.

Heading into the last week of the transfer window, United it is likely to be one of the most active clubs in the Premier League.

The Red Devils have only signed Donny van de Beek so far, and their search for right winger Jadon Sancho continues.

However Ole Gunnar SolskjaerThe team has shifted its attention to a new left back in recent weeks. After Sergio Reguilon’s transfer to Tottenham, Telles de Porto is his main target.

According to The TelegraphUnited has made their move with a first official offer for the 27-year-old. The offer is “significantly” below Porto’s £ 18 million asking price, according to the newspaper.

However, United is reportedly confident of reaching a deal before next Monday’s deadline. Old Trafford bosses believe they can persuade Porto to do business, given the Telles situation.

The brazilian He has entered the last year of his contract, which means that he can reach a pre-contract agreement with other clubs in January.

What’s more, he will become a free agent next summer and, in any case, he would leave without a fee. In fact, Porto is aware that it will not be able to persuade Telles to extend its mandates.

Porto had initially wanted more than £ 18 million but, due to the Telles situation, lowered its demands. However, United believes it can make a deal for less.

Telles enters, Pereira leaves in Man Utd

Meanwhile, United midfielder Andreas Pereira is close to leaving the club.

The Portuguese is one of several fringe players the Red Devils could let go of in this transfer window. It has fallen into the hierarchical order by the arrivals of Bruno Fernandes and Donny van de Beek.

And then Corrierre dello Sport claimed he will travel to Rome for a medical exam with Lazio this week, the Serie A team confirmed their approach.

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