According to reports, two of the teams in the race to buy a highly-regarded Ligue 1 center-back during the January transfer window are Manchester United and Brighton.
Before the transfer window closes on February 1, both teams want to strengthen their first-team rosters; nevertheless, major-league acquisitions for United are probably out of the question this month.
In fact, it may take until the summer for Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s influence to become completely apparent at Old Trafford due to the possibility of a significant player turnover.
The Red Devils have already begun to release players on loan; prominent players Donny van de Beek and Jadon Sancho have been sent to Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund, respectively.
Even while it’s obvious that the focus has been on cutting the team thus far, United is still keeping an eye out for players to either on loan or for extremely low prices.
According to Calciomercato, they have so joined the Seagulls in the competition to recruit defensive standout Facundo Medina of RC Lens.
The centre-back has scored a goal and produced two assists from 22 outings in all competitions this season and his fine displays have seen him also linked with Inter Milan and Juventus.
Calcio claims that, with Brighton and United also in the hunt for the 24-year-old’s contract, it will be difficult for the Serie A team to prevail in the competition.
The Argentine international’s contract has a €25 million release clause, which will cause Inter and Juventus difficulties. It is said to be valid until 2026.
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