Manchester United have expressed interest in signing defensive midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic from Club Brugge, but they say they will face competition from Spurs. Transfers.
United are targeting significant reinforcements in midfield, especially with Casemiro expected to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season.
Casemiro has played a key role so far this season in what will be a memorable final season at the club since joining Real Madrid in the summer of 2022.
He was one of the team’s consistent players. He scored five goals and provided two assists in 22 of 24 Premier League games. Two of those goals came in the most recent 3-2 win over Fulham, where he scored and assisted.
Despite his form, United recently announced that the Brazilian will leave the club at the end of the season, with the midfielder also confirming the statement, leading to his famous ‘I am Manchester United to death’a statement that makes the rounds and receives applause among the fans.
Now that his departure has been confirmed, the club are investigating possible replacements and have set their sights on Brugge’s Stanković.
According to TransfersMan Utd are looking for a young midfielder who possesses football and leadership qualities, and they have now set their sights on Stankovic to strengthen their squad.
Box-to-box midfielder
The report adds that the club have made a midfield addition a ‘priority’ in the summer as part of their rebuilding process and that the 20-year-old defensive midfielder fits well with the team as scouting activities for the youngster have ‘intensified’ in Belgium.
Man United will now have to step up their efforts to secure his transfer as the Spanish club add that the deal for the Serbia international will not be easy as Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur are set to enter a bidding war with the Red Devils for the youngster’s signature.
With a paltry £12 million Transfer market Thanks to the valuation and a contract at the Jan Breydel Stadium that runs until the summer of 2029, Brugge is in a strong negotiating position and ready for important bids that are likely to exceed its initial market valuation, the report said.
Although Stankovic has mainly been deployed as a defensive midfielder this season, the 20-year-old has shown his box-to-box ability this season with 11 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions, making him a viable replacement for Casemiro.
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