Manchester United are closing in on this one Signature The first acquisition of the Ruben Amorim era – Paraguayan teenage defender Diego Leon.

The 17-year-old was pictured on social media preparing to leave South America for Manchester, where he will undergo a medical before putting pen to paper on a long-term contract.

Leon’s transfer could net current employers Cerro Porteno around £6m Multiple reports suggesting he could go back to Paraguay on loan for the rest of the season.

The left-back is not expected to immediately challenge Leon Amorim for a leading role in the first-team squad, but provides long-term cover for a position the Portuguese coach is looking to strengthen.

Paris Saint-Germain are being linked with Nuno Mendes With a big fee at United, having previously worked with Amorim during his time at Sporting CP, Amorim looks for a player capable of bombing forward from the left wing back.

Diogo Dalot is filling in as a makeshift measure despite being best suited to play on the right. Luke Shaw, meanwhile, continues to struggle with it injuries And Tyrell Malacia is also returning after a long absence of his own.

The outgoing is also expected at Old Trafford this month. Marcus Rashford could be the most high-profile exit since falling out of favour, and could be joined by Joshua Zirkzy, who has failed to settle. combined Following a £34m summer move from Bologna.

Rashford Can go to ItalyWhile he is wanted by AC Milan, Juventus and Napoli, Zirkzy is the primary target for Juve – there has been talk of a swap deal that would see Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic in the opposite direction.

As for Leon, he was called up to Paraguay for the upcoming South American Under-20 Championship in Venezuela, making his first team debut for Cerro Porteno in August last year.

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