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Manchester United Signed £29m striker Ruben Amorim They were well on their radar, but this time it wasn’t the well-connected Victor Chocles.
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The Red Devils continue to defend their FA Cup title this season after knocking out Arsenal on penalties, with Amorim putting in an impressive performance. The Portuguese will be pleased with his side’s recent performances but his attention has now turned to Thursday’s next game and he may hope there is some transfer activity between now and then as well.
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If United operates this month, its operations may be limited due to its compliance with the PSR. Bringing in a new left-back is high on the agenda at Old Trafford, but signing a new striker is also a priority for Amorim. The Premier League side are in direct talks to sign the Paris Saint-Germain striker Randall Cole Muanias he is set to leave France on loan this month.
Meanwhile, Manchester United will reportedly be given the chance to sign Jonathan David Free transfer this summer. The Canada international looks set to leave Lille at the end of the season, with the Red Devils and other clubs having offers for him.
Reports also indicate that the talks between the two sides Manchester United and Juventus on swap deal for Dusan Vlahovic and Joshua Zirkzee Now in advanced stage. Both sides have shown a willingness to get the deal done, with the Serbian seen as an upgrade for the Red Devils’ attack and there is a feeling a move could be completed in the coming weeks.
Manchester United now set to sign sporting youngster for £29m
Manchester United’s search for a new striker doesn’t stop there, according to reports in Spain. Manchester United now interested in signing Konrad Harder CP from Sporting Lisbon sees this as Gyokeres’ “Plan B” and is willing to invest in such a promising young talent.
The 19-year-old joined Portugal from North Zealand in September and Amorim is a suitor. Harder spent his entire career in Denmark before moving to Portugal, but his performances in front of goal earned him a move to Lisbon.
Harder has also made an impressive start to life in Portugal and has already registered a goal and an assist despite not yet being confirmed in a regular starting spot due to the presence of his Swedish superstar teammate.
Harder, described as "very similar” Analyst Ben Mattinson rates Gyokeres, who is being watched by teams across Europe for his versatility in the forward position. The Denmark Under-21 international can play as a No.9, But he has proven at Lisbon that he can also play on the wing, making him a flexible asset.
If United were to bring in the striker, Lisbon would do everything they could to keep him and their demands would be at least 35 million eurosapproximately £29 million. The fee could be an issue for United, but signing Harder would be a player fit for the present and the future.
