Manchester United are said to be focussing on three signings at the moment.
According to Jonathan Shrager, the Red Devils are keen on Frenkie de Jong, Vitinha and Malcolm Ebiowei.
At this moment, Manchester United are primarily focused on the signings of three players; Frenkie de Jong, Vintinha and Malcolm Ebiowei
— Jonas Hen Shrag (@JonathanShrager) June 17, 2022
United have been heavily linked to De Jong, with Erik ten Hag looking to build his side around the Dutch midfielder.
Despite Barcelona’s sale of television rights, the club want to sell De Jong due to his high wage demands.
Xavi has already identified Bernardo Silva as his replacement.
🚨🚨| Frenkie De Jong’s departure is no longer necessary for FC Barcelona. However, Xavi likes Bernardo Silva more & would prefer his arrival.@ffpolo [🎖️]
— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) June 17, 2022
As per Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona want United to pay a guaranteed fee of €85 million.
🚨 Barcelona told #mufc again that they want €85m guaranteed and no less than this amount. Conversations are still ongoing #mujournal
[@FabrizioRomano]
— United Journal (@theutdjournal) June 17, 2022
The interesting links are those to Vitinha and Ebiowei.
Reports in Portugal have stated that United were close to activating the Portuguese midfielder’s release clause.
Vitinha is not necessarily a defensive midfielder but would add a new dynamic to United.
Shrager states: “Manchester United are currently discussing personal terms for Vitinha, but have not made an official bid to FC Porto.”
Manchester United are currently discussing personal terms for Vitinha, but have not made an official bid to FC Porto
— Jonas Hen Shrag (@JonathanShrager) June 17, 2022
In the case of Ebiowei, the club are said to be pushing hard for the move.
Romano did an earlier report about United’s interest. The 18 year old would be an exciting signing.
Manchester United are pushing hard to secure the signing of Malcolm Ebiowei, with his representatives also keen on the move
— Jonas Hen Shrag (@JonathanShrager) June 17, 2022
It is good to see the club focussing on more than one target, but it needs to make sure that the signings fit in well with Ten Hag’s philosophy.