Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly ‘decided’ to signal Boca Juniors star Aaron Anselmino this summer season, as per the Argentinian outlet Planeta Boca Juniors.
Having struggled with their defensive frailties this time period, the Pink Devils are reportedly prioritising revamping their ageing backline this summer season. It has already been made official that Raphael Varane is about to depart the membership as a free agent, whereas Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans may all go on the finish of this season.
A plethora of defenders have been linked with a transfer to Previous Trafford over the previous couple of weeks with Jarrad Branthwaite, Jean-Clair Todibo Antonio Silva and Tosin Adarabioyo being amongst them.
Nevertheless, in keeping with the report by Planeta Boca Juniors, Man Utd are eager on signing Anselmino and they’re ‘keen to do something’ to lure the ‘nice’ South American ‘gem’ to Previous Trafford.
The report additional claims that Anselmino has a £21m launch clause included in his present contract and United are able to set off the clause to safe his signature.
Battle
Nevertheless, the Argentinian outlet states that Chelsea have been maintaining a detailed eye on the defender’s growth in current occasions and they’re ‘decided’ to signal the 19-year-old by triggering his launch clause.
Anselmino hasn’t performed many video games for Boca Juniors’ senior group but however it has been reported that Man Utd and Chelsea have already been impressed by his performances.
The South American star, standing at 6ft 1in tall, is a technically gifted centre-back and is extraordinarily comfy with the ball at his toes. He can play threading passes between the strains and can also be environment friendly in defensive contributions.
So, he can be an excellent choice to play in a possession-based system and if United decide to proceed with Erik ten Hag as their new supervisor then Anselmino may be capable of flourish within the Dutchman’s fashion of soccer ought to he joins the membership.
Alternatively, following Thiago Silva’s departure, Chelsea have to signal a brand new centre-back to interchange the Brazilian and the Boca Juniors star could possibly be a superb acquisition in the event that they buy him.
Nevertheless, it will be fascinating to see whether or not the report Premier League champions or the Blues finally handle to signal Anselmino this summer season to strengthen their backline.
