Manchester United are intent on turning a corner following the end of Ruben Amorim’s poor reign last month. As a result, they are believed to be scouring the market for new additions and are reportedly keen to sign one Manchester City-linked defender.
Manchester United Identify Italian Defender As Top Target
According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United are the latest team to be interested in snapping up Brentford defender Michael Kayode. They are set to be opposed by Manchester City and Newcastle United in the transfer race to sign the right-back this summer.
The Red Devils have earmarked Kayode as a long-term option, with Diogo Dalot reportedly likely to leave the club after the 2025-26 term. They have intensified their scouting efforts to better monitor the Italian’s development in recent months.
On the other hand, Manchester City have added Kayode to their defensive shortlist despite regarding Newcastle right-back Tino Livramento as their top summer target. With City keen to sign their player, Newcastle are monitoring Kayode’s situation as well.
Meanwhile, Brentford are aware of the growing interest in Kayode, who permanently joined the Bees for $20 million from Fiorentina last July. They are reportedly under no pressure to sell the 21-year-old, who is valued at more than $68 million.
Kayode, who has also been scouted by Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and Bayern Munich of late, is said not to be pushing for a move now. He is enjoying life at Brentford as things stand, making 29 total appearances for his new club this term.
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Manchester United have also been told to strengthen their defence with Micky van de Ven’s signing this summer. Former Tottenham Hotspur player and manager Tim Sherwood urged the Red Devils to launch a move for the Spurs centre-back in the future.
“Manchester United are a club that can go to the top quicker than most because they have got the brand power… the money to do it. They can pay the big wages for the big players. They have missed the boat before,” Sherwood recently told CasinoStugan.
“They will not want to miss the boat this time on Van de Ven. He will certainly be at the top of a lot of shortlists at any number of clubs, and Tottenham will have to fight tooth and nail to keep hold of him,” the 1994-95 Premier League-winning captain said.
Van de Ven, 24, is currently relishing a fine campaign despite Spurs now struggling in 14th spot in the Premier League table. The left-footed defender has scored an impressive seven goals in 30 appearances across all competitions in the ongoing season.
