Manchester United need reinforcements all across the pitch but Ruben Amorim will be forced to prioritise certain positions due to the club’s current financial situation.
Which is why Andre Onana’s future is secure for the moment with the head coach wanting a striker and midfielder urgently.
Rasmus Hojlund has proven to be a disastrous signing and INEOS want him gone in the summer, even if it is on loan, while Christian Eriksen and Casemiro could both leave at the conclusion of the current campaign.
Multiple reports have suggested the Red Devils are inching closer to a deal for Victor Osimhen while a potential agreement for Matheus Cunha is also close.
United want a Striker and midfielder
Tutto Atalanta have now claimed that the 20-time English league champions undertook a scouting trip to watch Atalanta hotshot Mateo Retegui in action.
The “lethal” Italian has a stunning 26 goals in all competitions this season as well as six assists, all from only 2,730 minutes, which roughly amounts to a goal involvement every 85 minutes.
Not only the striker, but the Old Trafford side are also interested in Atalanta’s “relentless” midfield dynamo Ederson. In fact, the Brazilian scored the winning goal in front of the United scouts.
As per the Italian media outlet, United have not only been scouting the duo but have also touched base with their respective agents regarding a possible summer move.
Preliminary discussions have been ongoing for sometime now and signing both would represent a massive power move from INEOS, which would certainly send quite the message to clubs across Europe.
Retegui and Ederson on United’s radar
“Atalanta conquered San Siro, and in the meantime Manchester United’s eyes were on its most precious jewels. Not only a very important victory against Milan for the race for the Champions League, but also an evening that could open important scenarios for Ederson and Mateo Retegui, with special observers of the Red Devils emissaries present in the stands.
“The English club’s interest is not limited to simple monitoring, but has already led to concrete contacts with the players’ respective agents.
“According to sources close to the English club, preliminary discussions with Ederson and Retegui ‘s entourages have already been underway for weeks. A clear and decisive move by United, intent on rejuvenating and strengthening the team for the near future.”
Atalanta and United share a cordial relation and have conducted plenty of deals in the recent past. The Serie A side are known to drive a hard bargain, however, and whether United can afford both in the same window remains to be seen.
While the Italy international has a market value of €45 million, the Brazilian is expected to cost €60 million.
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Ayantan Chowdhury
Ayantan has worked for 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites but his heart was always set on writing about his favourite club. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25
