Manchester United wish to convey Lisandro Martinez some competitors, as their woes proceed.
The Pink Devils slumped to a fourth Premier League defeat of the season on the weekend, shedding 1-0 to Crystal Palace at residence. Erik ten Hag’s aspect are actually tenth within the desk – and to compound issues, World Cup winner Martinez has picked up one other damage so as to add to the damage disaster at Previous Trafford.
The centre-back is ready for a second operation on a damaged metatarsal, in keeping with the Mail – however now, stories are suggesting that by the point the Argentine returns to motion, there could also be one other participant vying for his beginning place.
The Sun stories that Manchester United wish to train Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio’s £52 million launch clause to supply depth in defence.
Inacio is very rated in his native Portugal and is an everyday starter for Ruben Amorim’s aspect as a left-sided centre-back. The 22-year-old has been linked with the Premier League in current months and was believed to be a goal for Liverpool, at one stage.
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However United reportedly have an excellent relationship with Sporting, stretching again to the deal for now-club captain Bruno Fernandes. With Inacio accessible for a set charge, the method of signing the star must be a simple one – and United may enhance their depth on that aspect of defence as early as January.
Final season, Luke Shaw performed at centre-back throughout Martinez’s damage layoffs. Harry Maguire can also be comfy on that aspect however is not trusted by Ten Hag.
United face Galatasaray within the Champions League tonight.
Inacio is valued at €30m by Transfermarkt.
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Man United have been linked with a transfer for a £70m Bundesliga defender who has ties to Erik ten Hag.
And Barcelona may supply two out-of-favour stars a means out of Previous Trafford in January.
In the meantime, Ten Hag has mentioned he understands why followers booed throughout the defeat to Palace.