'I can guarantee' - Fabrizio Romano offers Manchester United update on move for 'interesting free agent'
Man Utd will look to refresh their midfield in the summer transfer window and here is the latest gossip.
Manchester United are keeping their options open as they look to reinforce in central midfield this summer.
United will prioritise a midfield refresh at the end of the season, with two additions expected in the key area of the pitch. The club acknowledge there is a need for extra bodies in central midfield if they qualify for European competition, while Casemiro will leave as a free agent and Manuel Ugarte could be sold if an appropriate offer is made.
There is a preference to sign a player with Premier League experience, with Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba and Sandro Tonali among the names being considered. United are also open to low-budget additions and could even look to add a free agent to their first-team squad if the right opportunity should arise. They might already have one in their sights.
Manchester United linked with Leon Goretzka
Manchester United will allow Casemiro to leave as a free agent this summer and they could look to replace him with fellow free agent Leon Goretzka. The 31-year-old is set to leave Bayern Munich upon expiration of his contract at the end of the season and is an attractive prospect for several teams.
United are one of the many clubs linked with a move for Goretkza ahead of the summer window, though notorious transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano insists there is no pre-contract agreement over a proposed move to Old Trafford.
He said on his YouTube channel: “A great player, Leon Goretzka will leave Bayern as a free agent. We are starting to have several rumours around Goretzka and I am sure there is going to be plenty more because he is one of the most interesting free agents.
“In Italy, there are some clubs interested. Napoli, there were links with Milan as well. In Germany, some clubs would like to try for Goretzka, but my understanding is Goretzka’s priority would be to explore a move abroad in the summer.
“From the Premier League, some calls took place. I can guarantee, Goretzka has not agreed anything with Manchester United. So nothing is pre-agreed or signed between Goretzka and Man United. Let’s see what United decide to do with midfielders.”