Manchester United’s defensive struggles have exposed the need for a true leader at the back. With momentum growing under new guidance, the Red Devils are now targeting one of Europe’s most complete centre-backs—setting the stage for a fierce summer transfer battle.
Manchester United has had until now a season of ups and downs. They had a very difficult period under the former coach Amorim, and due to this, the club decided to change the coach and to pass from Amorim to Carrick. Michael Carrick is the interim manager of the Red Devils until the end of the season.
He has had a significant impact as the club's new coach, and the results and performances under his leadership have been strong. The players seem to enjoy their time under Carrick in contrast to their time under Ruben Amorim.
The Red Devils are fighting to secure a place in the next UEFA Champions League, which is the objective for this season. On the other hand, the club's directors are making plans for the upcoming summer transfer market, which is very close.
Firstly, they need to decide on the new manager of the club, whether to start a new project with a new coach, or to give the position to the interim coach Carrick. But despite this, they are preparing the priorities for the players the club intends to buy.
This season, the Red Devils have had different problems in defense, with players injured and defenders not performing at the levels the club and fans expected. Based on this, the club intends to invest heavily in the transfer market to acquire a new defender who can be a major boost to the team and its objectives.
United are looking at defenders from the Premier League, but not only. One defender the club is following very closely is Inter's Alessandro Bastoni. The Italian defender has been a key element of the Italian side and the Italian national team for many years now.
Bastoni has been with Inter since 2017, and after some loan spells, he returned to Inter in 2019. Since 2019, Alessandro has been a key element of the Italian team and is a fan favorite. His contract with Inter expires in 2028.
Since 2017, Alessandro has played 288 matches for Inter, scoring 7 goals and providing 30 assists. Only this season has the Italian defender played for Inter in 30 matches, scoring 1 goal and providing 6 assists. With Inter, Bastoni has won various titles and is considered by everyone to be one of the best defenders in the world.
Alessandro is a modern defender who knows how to play with the ball, is very strong physically, and excels in aerial duels. He is happy at Inter, but with an unbelievable offer, he can accept a move and gain experience with a new team and league.
United sees Bastoni as a perfect reinforcement not only for his abilities but also for his age, as he could be the future defender of the Red Devils for many years. But to secure his services, United may face a tough battle, as other top teams like Barcelona, Manchester City, and others are also interested in signing the Italian defender.
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