Manchester United are expected to revamp their squad during the summer transfer window and a midfielder’s signing could headline their rebuild as the board looks to address an area of genuine concern, which is also short on depth.
Casemiro’s proposed exit at the end of the season means the Red Devils will need to spend a decent chunk of money to sign a worthy enough replacement, but might not have to look far beyond the Premier League.
Football Fancast has reported that Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali remains a top target for Manchester United and the Italian is now prepared to shun interest from Arsenal in order to sign for the Red Devils later this year.
Newcastle United are prepared to get rid of Tonali as they are not on track to qualify for next season’s Champions League, and the player is valued at £70 million on Transfermarkt, an amount that Man United should be able to match for the midfielder.
Tonali a good long-term replacement
Unlike some of their recent investments, especially Manuel Ugarte, Sandro Tonali gives the guarantee of performing superbly in the Premier League as well as doing decently in the Champions League for Manchester United.
His qualities need little introduction as he thrives in winning the ball in deeper-lying positions on the pitch and moving it forward, and at 25 years of age, his best years are yet to come, so he promises to be a brilliant long-term option for the Red Devils.
It comes as no surprise that he is willing to join United over Arsenal given that he would have a regular role at Old Trafford. The same cannot be said should he sign for Mikel Arteta’s side, where there is already adequate quality and depth in the engine room.
Tonali not playing in the World Cup with Italy this summer might signal that a resolution on his future could be reached in the early days of the off-season period, so Man United could have a key signing available to them during pre-season.
