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Manchester United have reportedly made a transfer for Barcelona centre-back Andreas Christensen.
United took a daring choice late in October, as they sacked Erik ten Hag following an abysmal begin to the brand new season. The Dutchman left the Crimson Devils languishing in 14th within the Premier League desk.
The membership’s hierarchy displayed a commendable degree of decisiveness, as in addition they secured the companies of Ten Hag’s alternative, Ruben Amorim swiftly. The Portuguese tactician will formally go away Sporting CP and be a part of United on November 11.
The way in which INEOS have operated in current days is definitely praiseworthy, however the actual check begins now, as how they may again Amorim would have an enormous say on his stint in Manchester. Apparently, a report suggests United have already made progress in that regard.
In accordance with a report from Spain relayed by Football365, the Premier League giants have made a proposal for Christensen of their efforts at hand the incoming supervisor his first signing.
It’s claimed that Amorim is “decided to strengthen his defence within the subsequent winter switch window” and his “first goal” is the Barcelona central defender.
Extra astonishingly, the report provides that United have made a €15m “supply” for the 28-year-old, who left Chelsea for the Catalan outfit in 2022.
It’s understood that Barca’s sporting director Deco “could be prepared to contemplate” the determine in January.
The Dane’s future at Barcelona “is doubtful” underneath Hansi Flick, who has handed him only one substitute look this season.
Christensen’s harm struggles mixed with the La Liga leaders’ robust choices on the again might push him out of the membership.
The supply from United “not solely represents alternative for Barcelona in financial phrases, however would additionally give them the pliability to make some reinforcements in different positions in the event that they take into account it needed.”
Having mentioned that, United added two new centre-backs to their ranks in the summertime, and it isn’t far-fetched to imagine that Amorim would possibly first resolve to offer them correct alternatives to impress him earlier than signing one other defender.
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