Manchester United have reportedly registered their curiosity in signing Spanish defender Mario Hermoso, as per the switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano.
After combating their defensive frailties final season, the Purple Devils have prioritised revamping the backline on this switch window. They’ve already bought Leny Yoro from LOSC Lille however are stated to be wanting so as to add one other right-sided centre-back with Matthijs de Ligt rising as the first possibility.
Moreover, Erik ten Hag additionally desires a brand new right-back to exchange Aaron Wan-Bissaka – who has entered the ultimate 12 months of his present contract and has been closely linked with a transfer to West Ham United – and has earmarked Noussair Mazraoui as the highest goal.
Nonetheless, Man Utd are reportedly additionally planning to buy a brand new left-sided defender and initially tried to rent Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton. Nonetheless, after failing to safe his signature, United have seemingly determined to pivot to different choices.
Now, talking on his YouTube channel, Romano has reported that Man Utd have began contemplating Hermoso as a severe choice to bolster the defence in latest hours.
Hermoso to Man Utd
The journalist additional claims that the 29-year-old’s capacity to play within the centre-back place in addition to the left-back position has attracted United and contemplating he’s accessible without spending a dime, they need to signal him.
After operating his contract down with Atletico Madrid, Hermoso left the Rojiblancos final month. So, United can handle to safe his signature rapidly ought to they formalise their curiosity.
The defender loved success throughout his time with Diego Simeone’s facet during the last 5 years, serving to them win the La Liga title.
Hermoso is a technically sound defender and his addition would assist United enhance their capacity to play out from the again. Furthermore, given he can play within the centre-back place and the left-back position, he would be capable to deputise each Lisandro Martínez and Luke Shaw with the duo combating their harm issues final time period.
Subsequently, The Spaniard – valued at round £21m by Transfermarkt – can be a shrewd discount acquisition for United ought to they buy him. Nonetheless, it’ll be attention-grabbing to see whether or not the report Premier League champions finally choose to make a concrete strategy to buy him earlier than the tip of this window.
