According to the Spanish newspaper, Manchester United have submitted a £53 million bid to sign Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes this winter Transfers.
The Red Devils have started the Premier League season on a positive note, collecting 21 points from their first thirteen games. Man United are just three points behind the Champions League places and may be looking to add more attacking firepower next month.
Transfers claim that Ruben Amorim’s side have now submitted an opening bid of £53 million to buy Barnes. Chelsea have also made a similar offer for the 27-year-old attacker.
The Magpies are currently not looking to sell the Englishman and believe he will be difficult to replace. United and Chelsea could still test their resolve with an improved package.
Unlikely deal
Barnes was in and out of the starting XI at the start of the campaign as he played second fiddle to Anthony Gordon on the left wing. Gordon’s recent injury has made him a regular in the lineup. The former Leicester City man has scored seven goals and provided two assists in all competitions this season.
United and Chelsea have been mentioned as strong contenders to land his signature in January, but that may not be more than speculation. United are on the hunt for proven Premier League strikers, having recently signed Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, but they are unlikely to have a big budget in January after a spending spree of more than £200 million last summer.
Chelsea, on the other hand, could be ruled out of the race. The West London giants have mainly focused on signing players aged 25 or younger. Last summer they focused on recruits with a maximum age of 23 years. The Blues have a strict transfer policy with the focus on potential resale value. Barnes turns 28 this month and it is highly unlikely the Blues will sign him.
Meanwhile, Eddie Howe’s side will also not make a bid for the England youth international. Next season they will be in a tough qualifying race for the Champions League. The Magpies are six points behind the Premier League’s top four and are unlikely to strengthen their direct rivals in United or Chelsea mid-season.
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