Man Utd Head John Murtough Eager to Secure ‘ £13m Goal Machine’ Amid Intensifying Four-Way Battle
Manchester United is among the clubs scouting potential bargains on the summer transfer market.
Manchester United is reportedly interested in signing Marcos Leonardo of Santos.
The goal-hungry striker is available for an affordable price this summer, but Roma’s progress toward a shrewd signing may prevent transfer chief John Murtough from acquiring him.
Leonardo, who is only 20 years old, is approaching 50 senior goals for Santos.
Last season he added 21 goals to his total, and this season he has scored 14 in all competitions.
Despite the forward’s remarkable statistics as he continues to develop, the Brazilian club is reportedly willing to accept a bid of approximately £13 million to let him leave.
Roma, Lazio, and Nottingham Forest are reportedly in the running.
According to Calciomercato, Manchester United are also interested in Leonardo, who averages more than one goal per game for Brazil U20.
Premier League and Serie A clubs are interested in signing Marcos Leonardo.
But it appears Murtough and company will lose out, as Roma intensifies negotiations and threatens to make a significant breakthrough.
Leonardo is reportedly interested in a move to Serie A despite interest from the Premier League.
Jose Mourinho, the manager of Roma, would relish the signing even more.
Not only would the Giallorosi beat cross-city rivals Lazio to Leonardo’s signature, but the Portuguese would also gain revenge against the Red Devils, whom he managed from 2016 to 2018.
After returning Wout Weghorst to Burnley on loan, Ten Hag has been compelled to acquire a striker this summer.
Due to his inconsistent fitness, it has become apparent in recent seasons that Anthony Martial cannot be relied upon without a talented backup.
With Rasmus Hojlund’s impending arrival, the United manager is on the precipice of completing one of his most important summer missions.
The Danish forward arrived in Manchester on Tuesday for a physical.
John Murtough, United’s director of player transfers, will be unable to sign Marcos Leonardo.
Although Ten Hag appears unlikely to acquire Leonardo, Hojlund is another youthful marksman with sky-high potential, albeit at a significantly higher price.
The outgoing Atalanta star will cost United a staggering £72 million, with earlier deals for Mason Mount and Andre Onana bringing the Red Devils’ total summer outlay close to £200 million.
Man Utd Head John Murtough Eager to Secure ‘ £13m Goal Machine’ Amid Intensifying Four-Way Battle
