United ready to launch ambitious move for one of Serie A’s best midfielders, player keen to join – report

Manchester United are interested in signing Hakan Calhanoglu from Inter Milan, as per reports.

Bruno Fernandes has carried the bulk of the creative burden at United under Ruben Amorim.

With the ageing Christian Eriksen struggling to cope with the Premier League’s physicality, Amorim has even used Fernandes in deeper areas to progress the play.

However, the United skipper should be ideally played as close to the goal as possible so that he could make use of his incredible ball-striking on a frequent basis. It seems the club’s hierarchy want to make that happen by trying to find a new creative player to feature in the middle of the park.

Manchester United keen on Hakan Calhanoglu

According to Fichajes, United have set their sights on Calhanoglu, who is one of Inter’s most important players.

The Turkey international, who mostly played as an attacking midfielder at his previous clubs, has been used as a deep-lying playmaker by Simone Inzaghi this term.

Still, he has been directly involved in 13 goals in 33 appearances across all competitions.

It is claimed that United are looking to sign a player who would add creativity to their midfield and Calhanoglu ” fits that profile perfectly.”

Despite his importance to the Nerazzurri, the Red Devils are prepared to make a push for his signing in the summer.

Inter want to keep hold of the 31-year-old, who is tied to the club until 2027. Still, a strong offer could force them to consider his exit due to their difficult financial situation.

Further, the Turkish star finds the possibility of playing at Old Trafford appealing. Accordingly, United are willing to present a “convincing proposal.”

Having said that, United find themselves in a position where they will have to replace veterans Eriksen and Casemiro imminently. As such, a move for another player in his 30s would not make much sense for Ineos.

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