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Manchester United’s midfield problems are obvious to all, but their favorite targets, Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson, are all out of reach as far as the winter transfer window is concerned.
United are planning to back interim head coach Michael Carrick, and should the Englishman demand a new midfielder, INEOS would be forced to explore cheaper alternatives this month.
Ruben Neves is seen as a target as his contract with Al-Hilal expires this summer. However, he currently earns a whopping £410,000-a-week and may not take a huge pay cut to seal a move to Old Trafford.
Manchester United offered the chance to sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek
According to Team conversationManchester United have been given the opportunity to sign AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
The former Chelsea wonderkid is keen to return to the Premier League as consistent minutes have been difficult to come by under Massimiliano Allegri this season. That is why seven clubs have been informed of his availability.
The report states that “Aston Villa, Manchester United, Newcastle, Brentford, Everton, Sunderland and former club Fulham have been made aware of his potential availability by intermediaries.”
The 29-year-old England international, who joined the Serie A giants in 2023 in a deal worth £15 million plus add-ons, is open to a new challenge.
It is added that Milan would be willing to let Loftus-Cheek leave on loan with an option to buy.
It added: “United’s desire to sign a new central midfielder is well known, and Loftus-Cheek could reunite with another former Chelsea team-mate, Mason Mount.”
Mason Mount faces an uncertain future at Manchester United
Interestingly, The Peoples Person published a report in December claiming that United are open to offers for Mason Mount.
The ex-Chelsea star has struggled for consistency and fitness since moving to Manchester from London in 2023.
Mount was expected to flourish as a wide playmaker under Ruben Amorim. With Carrick expected to switch to a 4-2-3-1 formation, Mount could find it even more difficult to impress at Old Trafford.
United are currently crying out for an athletic midfielder. On that note, Loftus-Cheek, who is highly rated by Thomas Tuchelcould prove to be an effective short-term solution.
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