Manchester United are preparing a formal £86 million bid to sign Atlético Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios. Transfers.
Barrios came through Real Madrid’s academy before crossing the city to join Atlético Madrid in 2017. After arriving at Los Rojiblancos, his rise was meteoric, culminating in a first-team promotion in early 2023.
Last season he proved his worth as a trusted team member, making 41 appearances in all competitions. That influence has only grown this season, with the midfielder featuring in 18 of Atlético’s 19 LaLiga games and in each of their six Champions League matches.
With competition already fierce in the central areas, Barrios was initially asked to fill multiple roles, but has since found his preferred position. The second rotation spot has been swapped between captain Koke, Johnny Cardoso and Conor Gallagher, who recently signed for Tottenham Hotspur.
Throughout the campaign, the Spaniard has impressed with his tireless energy, sharp distribution, creativity and ability to read danger, qualities that have won widespread praise and attracted interest from a number of clubs, including Man Utd.
It appears the Red Devils want to accelerate efforts to sign him Transfers claims the English giants are preparing a bold £86m formal bid for Barrios’ transfer to Old Trafford.
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The report adds that the 13-time Premier League champions are looking to revamp their midfield, and the club’s sporting directors have identified the four-cap Spain international as a viable option to support their attacking style of play.
While the 22-year-old’s arrival will depend on the club’s new permanent manager next season, with Thomas Tuchel and Roberto De Zerbi being monitored, the report claims there is a belief that the midfielder’s technical qualities would be attractive to one of the coaches.
Former United midfielder and the club’s newly appointed interim head coach Michael Carrick will oversee the final seventeen games of the season as he attempts to get the Red Devils back into Champions League contention.
His time will also give some fringe players a chance at redemption, especially in midfield. Manuel Ugarte has failed to live up to expectations, and Kobbie Mainoo failed to impress after a rare start against Brighton. Carrick will be hoping to get the best out of them as one or both of them, as well as Casemiro, will have to make way for fresh new midfielders to join the squad next summer.
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