Transfers: Manchester United target French defender, Chelsea and Liverpool eye Inter midfielder
Manchester United could turn their attention to French defender Benjamin Pavard this summer.
This is if Bayern Munich beat them to the services of Bayer Leverkusen’s Netherlands defender Jeremie Frimpong.
Veiga and Disasi
The Red Devils are also keeping tabs on Celta Vigo’s Gabri Veiga. The 20-year-old Spanish midfielder has emerged as a potential signing for the English club in the summer.
Meanwhile, there have been positive talks between United and Monaco over the transfer of Alex Disasi, 25.
United looking to bolster squad for next season 🔴
— SPORF (@Sporf) April 4, 2023
Manchester United are interested in Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong, according to Sky Germany.
Reports suggest that United have also held ‘exploratory talks’ with Benjamin Pavard over a potential summer move. pic.twitter.com/mSxGsQJ2pT
Benzema
Elsewhere, Karim Benzema, 35, hopes to stay at Real Madrid for at least one more season. It is reported that the Frenchman turned down an offer from Saudi Arabia as he wants to stay longer at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Marsch and Leicester
Despite being close to reaching a final agreement, former Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch has decided not to take over at Leicester City.
Barella
Liverpool and Chelsea are set to approach Inter Milan’s Nicolo Barella. Inter are set to sell the 26-year-old for £44 million.
🚨 Chelsea and Liverpool have both targeted a move for Inter midfielder Nicolò Barella.
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) April 10, 2023
The Italian side have slapped a €50m price tag on him! 💰🇮🇹
(Source: Calciomercato) pic.twitter.com/xirr5qdxAd
Balogun and Ziyech
Italian giants AC Milan have put 21-year-old Folarin Balogun on their transfer wishlist. Milan expect Arsenal to ask for more than 30 million euros (£26.5m) for Balogun, who is on loan at Reims.
Finally, Morocco international Hakim Ziyech has emerged as one of the transfer targets for Tottenham Hotspur this summer. The former Ajax forward has failed to establish himself as a regular starter at Chelsea.