Manchester United are in battle with Chelsea to safe the signing of highly-rated Norwegian left-back David Moller Wolfe from AZ Alkmaar, as per TEAMtalk.
The 20-year-old has been a revelation within the Eredivisie since becoming a member of De Kaasboeren final summer season from Danish Superliga facet, Brann. His performances for Maarten Martens’ facet this season have caught the eye of a number of European high golf equipment together with United.
As per TEAMtalk, the Pink Devils are monitoring the eight-cap Norwegian worldwide to bolster their left-back place, which has been a priority this season.
Nevertheless, they face being trumped by Premier League rivals, Chelsea who even have the defensive ace on their radar with Ben Chilwell tipped for a attainable departure, based on the report.
Having signed a five-year deal after becoming a member of the two-time Dutch champions, Wolfe nonetheless has 4 years remaining on his contract on the AFAS Stadion, with a €4m (£3m) valuation by Transfermarkt.
United seeking to salvage left-back disaster
After enduring a sequence of incessant harm considerations final season, it seems Man United’s harm woes haven’t stopped with totally different accidents to the squad significantly on the backline.
Summer season signing Leny Yoro was the primary on the record, injuring himself throughout preseason whereas Noussair Mazraoui additionally joined the harm record earlier than the worldwide break.
Extra worrying for the membership is the uncertainty over the return dates of first and second alternative left backs Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, who’re at the moment the membership’s longest absentees with the latter but to function in any sport for the reason that begin of final season.
Man Utd are actually planning to solidify their left-back place with Wolfe rising because the membership’s main goal to assist reinforce the place that has been occupied by Diogo Dalot — who’s a pure right-back.
The Norwegian defender stands out in each assault and defence. His capability to affect matches in varied areas makes him a extremely engaging choice for any elite membership seeking to bolster their squad.
Moreover, his efforts in throwing his physique on the road and profitable tackling point out that he’s not solely targeted on creativity and advancing the play; he’s additionally working exhausting in essential defensive areas.
With a modest £3m valuation, it stays to be seen if United will make a swoop for him in January or anticipate the potential return of Shaw or Malacia.
