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Manchester United have been exploring the marketplace for a brand new midfielder.
Ruben Amorim is raring to strengthen his facet’s midfield forward of the brand new season, and has set his sights on Carlos Baleba.
Baleba is considered as Amorim’s dream midfield signing. Nevertheless, Brighton & Hove Albion’s reluctance to half methods with their midfielder has made any deal extremely unlikely.
The Seagulls are anticipated to demand north of £100 million for the Cameroon worldwide. Accordingly, the membership’s hierarchy have just lately proven curiosity in an Eredivisie midfielder.
Manchester United earmark Timber as potential goal
Based on FootballTransfers, United are “carefully monitoring” Feyenoord star Quinten Timber as a potential different to Baleba.
Timber has only one yr remaining on his present contract at Feyenoord, who could also be “keen to sanction a sale this summer time in the event that they obtain an appropriate bid” to keep away from shedding him on a free switch in 2026.
It’s understood that Amorim favours a transfer for Baleba, however United are involved {that a} deal might result in PSR points.
The Crimson Devils have already spent greater than £200m on incomings through the summer time switch window.
Timber thought of higher match than Baleba
Additional, a number of figures at United imagine Timber “may very well be a greater tactical match” than Baleba.
The “astonishing” Dutch midfielder is thought for his fast pondering and effectivity. The 24-year-old at all times makes an attempt to search out his teammates up entrance with out taking too many touches.
Akin to Baleba, Timber covers floor effectively and could be very sturdy in his tackling. He additionally shields the ball effectively and must be comfy coping with the physicality of the Premier League.
Nevertheless, United have most popular to signal Premier League-proven expertise this summer time. As such, they’re more likely to maintain pursuing a deal for Baleba till it turns into untenable.
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