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Manchester United face many major hurdles in their bid to sign a Premier League proven midfielder.
Over the past six months, United have been heavily linked with Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson.
Brighton reversed the Red Devils’ approach for Baleba in the summer and are expected to demand more than £100 million for the Cameroonian next year. Meanwhile, both Wharton and Anderson are tied down to long-term contracts at Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest respectively.
United may be forced to break the bank to bring their Premier League counterparts to the negotiating table or look elsewhere.
Recently, The Peoples Person published a report claiming that FC Porto’s jewel Victor Froholdt has landed on United’s radar.
Man United are planning to make a move for Froholdt in January
According to TransfersUnited are among a number of clubs pursuing Froholdt.
United are reportedly trying to get ahead of the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal in the race for one of Europe’s best midfield players.
Accordingly, the Old Trafford outfit are preparing a formal bid ahead of the winter transfer window.
The 19-year-old is tied to Estádio do Dragão until the summer of 2030, having only joined Porto from Copenhagen in July on a €22 million contract, a club record sale.
However, it is suggested that the Dane could consider a move to the Premier League as he is open to another big jump in the short term. Froholdt is thought to be a “more viable” January transfer target than Baleba and Wharton.
Froholdt is a versatile midfielder
It is clear that figures at United are impressed by his versatility in the middle of the park.
The central midfielder is very physical out of possession and likes to put his opponents under ruthless pressure. With the ball at his feet, he excels at dodging his opponents and playing between the lines.
Froholdt also has an eye for a pass and the 19-year-old has been directly involved in three goals in just eight matches in the Liga Portugal.
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