Man United to ‘exploit’ Real Madrid star’s desire to move – ‘they know a lot about him’
Man United are already putting plans in place to bolster their squad ahead of the January transfer window after a mixed start to the season.
Ruben Amorim’s side won 2-0 against Sunderland last time out, lifting them up to tenth in the league table with three wins, one draw and three defeats from seven games.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains determined to back Amorim despite consistent calls for his head, and has revealed he could be given as long as three years to turn things around.
As a result, the owner is set to back him financially when the mid-season transfer window opens to strengthen his squad and chances of a more positive Premier League finish.
Man United have now set their sights on a wantaway Real Madrid star who could improve their midfield options considerably in January.
Man United set sights on Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga
Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga has emerged as a target for Man United, with the France international struggling for game time under Xabi Alonso.
Having played just 76 minutes of football so far this season, the midfielder could seek a move away when the January window opens, with the Premier League a potential destination.
That is according to former Man United chief scout Mick Brown, who worked at Old Trafford for over a decade during their most successful period, as he exclusively told Football Insider that the 22-year-old has been a long-term target for United.
“Man United have admired Camavinga for a while,” he told Football Insider.
“When he was playing in France, he was one of the world’s top talents, he earned that move to Real Madrid and I think he’s improved since he went there.
“Seeing he’s not been in the team much recently, you have to question it because he is a very talented player and one who would do a job for a lot of clubs.
“I think if the opportunity to move to the Premier League came up, it could be something he looks to explore, and Man United could take advantage of that.
“They want improvements in midfield and he’s a very good option, I’m not so sure how well he would fit into Amorim’s system, but that’s for them to decide.
“He’s somebody they know a lot about and one I’m sure they will be aware of if he becomes available, so it wouldn’t surprise me if they made a move for him.”
However, they are not expected to be alone in their pursuit, as Brown told Football Insider last month that Newcastle are interested in Camavinga.
Ruben Amorim preparing for busy January transfer window
Man United’s links with a move for Camavinga come as Football Insider revealed last month that Ruben Amorim aims to strengthen his midfield.
Amorim is said to be “desperate” to sign a defensive midfielder in the mid-season window after the position was identified as an area of weakness in his squad.
The boss is currently utilising a duo of Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro in the centre, but feels it is an area that can be improved upon when the transfer window reopens.
Man United missed out on signing Carlos Baleba from Brighton during the summer, while they also considered moves for Adam Wharton and Morten Hjulmand.
However, with their sights set on a number of big-name targets across European football, they are growing more confident of strengthening in a key position.
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