Manchester United are reportedly interested in AC Milan left back Theo Hernandez.
Diogo Dalot lined up as the starting left wing back in Ruben Amorim’s new 3-4-3 formation against Ipswich Town on Sunday, but struggled to impress in his new role.
Amorim’s new system requires two wing backs who are very comfortable going forward but who are also equally adept at defending.
United were targeting a left back before Amorim’s arrival due to the unreliable nature of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia’s fitness but the Portuguese head coach has doubled down on the need for a left wing back, as even when these two are fit and firing, it is questionable whether they can play in the more advanced role.
United have been heavily linked to attacking left backs such as Alphonso Davies and Milos Kerkez to fill the gap in the starting line up.
Sky Germany report that another potential signing at full back is Theo Hernandez, who is on “United’s list.”
They claim that “the Frenchman forms a congenial duo on the left wing with attacker Rafael Leao at AC Milan.”
“The younger brother of former Bayern star Lucas Hernandez still has a contract with Milan until 2026”, which could mean he would be available for a knock down fee with him only having a year on his remaining deal by next summer.
The Frenchman has been subject of interest from United since at least 2023 when the club were said to be preparing a “huge summer offer” for the full back.
It was also reported earlier this year in March that former boss Erik ten Hag viewed Hernandez as a solution to United’s left back woes.
The 27 year old has been labelled as “an impressive player and one of the most dynamic attacking threats at his position due to his athleticism and technical quality.”
The marauding full back has played 14 games all season for Milan, scoring two and providing two assists.
Hernandez would certainly provide a significant upgrade in an attacking sense from the left back position and would have the desired intensity that Amorim seems to crave from his playing squad, so could be an astute signing to help the side adapt to the new head coach’s demands.
Alex Browne
Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Proud owner of such niche shirts such as Kleberson, Eric Djemba-Djemba and Gary Neville. Grew up pretending to be Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the back garden, with little success.
