24 Jun 2023 19:06:15
Ed002,

What options are MU looking at for the CB position?

Cheers.

{Ed002's Note - Kim Min-jae (CB) Napoli are not looking to sell but there is interest from Manchester United, Bayern Munich, PSG and possibly still Spurs. Potential Laporte replacement at Manchester City. Newcastle offer an unlikely option. Agents have spoken with Chelsea and Manchester City. He has a €70M release clause that could attract other clubs as well. Don't rule out Bayern Munich pushing as they are still short a CB.
Perr Schuurs (CB) Only signed from Ajax last summer and an enquiry from Spurs was met with a not for sale - but a €50m offer would make them listen. I doubt any club would value him at half that but Newcastle, Manchester United, and ten Hag knows him well, and Liverpool have sent scouts.
Goncalo Inacio (CB) Watched by scouts from a number of PL sides, including Liverpool and Manchester United, with the latter declaring an interest. The other side to declare an interest is PSG. Real Madrid offer a wildcard option. Sporting would rather not sell and are looking to a new contract and an increased release clause.
Pau Torres (CB) Villareal are stll struggling financially and will sell at the right price. Manchester City had him as an option and they still need a major CB addition but interest may have waned. Manchester United had him as first choice, but purchased Varane instead but may chase again with departures imminent. Barcelona has a sustained interest but price will likely be an issue and they may look to horse trade some players - but priorities will be elsewhere. Bayern Munich, chelsea and PSG interest has moved on. Real Madrid wanted Torres to replace Ramos but do not want to get in to an auction. Spurs have had sustained interest since Mr Mourinho was coach - and have spoken with the club. Aston Villa offer an unlikely option. Any interest of Arsenal will depend on departures.
Alessandro Bastoni (CB) On the list for Chelsea but behind Gvardiol. Spurs interest may remain due to Paritici. Both Manchester Clubs are interested if he becomes available although Manchester City have a preferrred option.
Axel Disasi (CB) West Ham and Spurs had a declared interest last summer but after adding Aguerd in the summer would have ended that and Spurs took Lenglet on loan. Southamption interest will have gone. After the sale of BB, Monaco will probably not be open to a sale. Wildcards will be Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal but each have preferred options. Manchester City has likely gone.
Fikayo Tomori (CB) Milan has no interest in selling but a return to Chelsea was suggested during discussions between the clubs over two other players. Manchester United have had a very high-end third-party scout watching him on their behalf. Conte was keen but has since left Spurs.
Mohamed Simakan (CB) Again a player RBL wish to hang on to but seen as an option by Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund and possibly Arsenal, depending on departures.
Jurrien Timber (CB) Manchester United and Spurs remain keen - price will be huge if Ajax agree to sell and will not be first chpoice for either club.}

1.) 24 Jun 2023
24 Jun 2023 21:40:32
Thanks for detailed info ed002, like the idea of Inacio and Bastoni.

2.) 25 Jun 2023
25 Jun 2023 11:28:50
Quite an impressive list of targets to be fair.

I guess all of this subject to departures in that department.

3.) 25 Jun 2023
25 Jun 2023 03:35:53
Thanks for the detailed insight, @Ed002. Is the lack of updates on the Kim Min-Jae pursuit is because clubs are waiting for the reduced release fee clause in his contract to be activated on July 1st, or that he is not United’s no.1 CB transfer target, or the club is waiting to sell Maguire first?

{Ed002's Note - You are trying to over-complicate matters.}