3 players Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could sign after last-gasp win at Brighton
Manchester United’s disappointing start to the 2020/21 Premier League season, seemed to turn this afternoon as they beat Brighton & Hove Albion in dramatic fashion.
The Red Devils came into the new campaign with so much optimism after a 14-match unbeaten run in the league saw them secure a third placed finish.
However, the defeat against Crystal Palace was a dampener, so there was pressure on the United boys versus the Seagulls to convince supporters that they can challenge for a first Premier League title since 2013.
Van de Beek was brought in from Ajax.
However, the performance in Sussex has put further pressure on the board to provide Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with new signings.
As it stands, Donny Donny van de Beek has been the only first-team arrival this summer following his move from Ajax.
So with the transfer window open until October 5th, which players could potentially move to Old Trafford before the deadline?
Here’s three players who have been linked with a move to Manchester United in recent days…
Nicolas Tagliafico
Recent reports in The Sun claim that Manchester United are weighing up a swoop for Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the lookout for a left-back to give Luke Shaw some competition. It’s claimed that FC Porto star Alex Telles is the club’s top target but that they could move for the Argentina international, who’s valued at £23million, if they fail to land the Brazilian. Tagliafico joined Ajax from Independiente in 2018 and has made 100 appearances for the Dutch club.
Ousmane Dembele
According to Record Sport, United have started talks with Barcelona over a season-long loan deal for Ousmane Dembele. The Frenchman has found it tough to establish himself at the Camp Nou since his big-money move from Borussia Dortmund in 2017. However, it’s claimed that the Old Trafford side could be looking to give the 23-year-old a chance to reignite his career in the Premier League. Jadon Sancho is the Premier League side’s top target but with a deal looking unlikely, it’s thought United have targeted Dembele as an alternative target.
Ivan Perisic
According to Fussball Transfers, another player United are eyeing as an alternative to Sancho is Inter Milan’s Ivan Perisic. It’s claimed that the Red Devils are the favourites to sign the Croatian star and that they have been in talk with the Italian club for a “few weeks”. The 31-year-old won the Champions League on loan at Bayern Munich last year but is now back at Inter. However, it’s claimed that Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in Perisic.