Dylan Lawlor: United, Dortmund locked in race for Cardiff wonderkid


Manchester United are looking out for defensive reinforcements, with a whole lot of churn going down in the summertime, whereas much more is anticipated subsequent yr.

Victor Lindelof left on a free on the finish of his contract and has since joined Aston Villa, whereas Jonny Evans retired in the summertime.

Harry Maguire has been linked with an exit subsequent yr, whereas Lionel Messi is reportedly pushing Barcelona to pursue Lisandro Martinez, who’s at the moment sidelined because of an damage.

And INEOS have plans to strengthen in that space, but it surely may not essentially be a big-name acquisition, with the co-owners at all times looking out for a diamond within the tough.

Dylan Lawlor on United’s radar

That strategy has paid off fairly effectively up to now, and now, as per EFL Evaluation, the Pink Devils have their eyes on Cardiff wonderkid Dylan Lawlor.

Regardless of being solely 19, he’s already a full Welsh worldwide, whereas additionally being a daily for the Bluebirds this season.

Wales boss Craig Bellamy was effusive in his reward of the Cardiff wonderkid. “Past impressed. What a participant,” he was quoted as saying.

And his performances have attracted the curiosity of loads of English top-flight sides in addition to the likes of Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.

Dortmund are identified for plucking superstars-in-the-making from the decrease tiers, and so they may very well be about to do the identical. However United are able to struggle tooth and nail to win the race.

In-demand wonderkid

“Cardiff teen Dylan Lawlor is being watched intently by a number of Premier League golf equipment in addition to German giants Borussia Dortmund.

“EFL Evaluation understands {that a} host of Premier League golf equipment are intently monitoring Cardiff starlet Lawlor.

“We are able to reveal that Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle United have all watched him this season, while we are able to additionally reveal RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund have additionally been alerted to his progress.”

The centre-back signed a brand new three-year contract lately to discourage suitors, but it surely doesn’t appear to have labored. Whereas Cardiff will try to maintain on, they could must let go in the event that they obtain a large enough bid.

Now it stays to be seen which membership approaches them first. Hopefully, it’s the 20-time English league champions.

Characteristic picture Francois Nel by way of Getty Photos


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