Manchester United are looking to land rivals Liverpool in a new signing ahead of the 2024 summer transfer window.
Manchester United transfer news
2023/24 has been a mixed campaign for Manchester United to say the least. The Red Devils are in the finals of the FA Cup but sit in 6th place in the Premier League with no real chance of securing a place in the Champions League next season.
But with a new owner in charge in Sir Jim Ratcliffe, big things are expected from Manchester United in the summer, with many names already being linked with a move to Old Trafford. According to a report on Friday, Manchester United have 'intensified contact' to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong, with the Dutchman believed to be available for £35m due to his release clause.
Elsewhere, the Red Devils are 'looking closely' at Girona left-back Miguel Gutierrez, while Fabrizio Romano was recently listed alongside Nice's Jean-Clair Todibo, Juventus' Gleison Bremer and Bayer Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba as three possible targets for the Manchester outfit . :
“I keep counting Jean-Clair Todibo, a cheap option. From what I hear, it could be something like £40 million. Then there is Gleison Bremer, he has a release clause that runs through the summer of 2025 but Juventus are willing to discuss this summer if that money comes to the table. I can look at other possible names, for example, Edmond Tapsoba is a player who has been looked at for a long time by Bayer Leverkusen, but he will be expensive, I think. “
Now, it seems that Manchester United are looking for a player that is being watched by their old rivals, Liverpool.
Manchester United join Liverpool target race
Reports emerged last week that Liverpool had made a move for Luis Guilherme, with the Reds thought to have offered €20m (£17.1m) for the 18-year-old's services.
Since then there has been a new update from journalist André Hernan (via Sport Witness), who details the Palmeiras youth race. It is said that Manchester United is one of the teams that recently sent spies to watch this player, as well as AS Monaco and Borussia Dortmund.
The report adds that Luís Guilherme is protected by a €50m (£43m) release clause, while Liverpool and Monaco are said to be willing to pay €20m (£17m) for his services. Because of this, Manchester United can easily overtake their old rivals by offering the Brazilian outfit money close to Guilherme's release clause.
In any case, it is understood that if United, Liverpool or another interested club make an offer for him this year, it would be the first way to put together a possible deal in 2025, rather than next season.
Luis Guilherme is a product of Palmeiras' academy and has so far made 38 appearances in all competitions for them, scoring one goal in the process. He is a right winger by trade but has worked on the opposite side and as a striker on numerous occasions.
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