First Man Utd signing ‘to be completed within 24 hours’ after Cristiano Ronaldo blow
dailystar.co.ukFeyenoord defender Tyrell Malacia is set to become the first signing of Erik ten Hag’s reign at Manchester United, according to reports.
The 22-year-old left-back enjoyed a very impressive campaign that saw the Eredivisie giants reach the final of the Europa Conference League.
Malacia, who can also be deployed at right-back, made 50 appearances for Feyenoord is all competitions, contributing five assists and one goal from full-back.Initially, Malacia appeared destined to follow Barcelona ace Frenkie de Jong through the doors at Old Trafford, after the Reds reportedly agreed a deal.
But as United struggle to get a move for the Dutch maestro over the line, and also come to terms with Cristiano Ronaldo's bombshell news that he allegedly wants to depart the club, Malacia looks set to be the first new signing of the Ten Hag era.READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo wanted to leave Man Utd in January after realising huge mistake Reports from the BBC understand a deal for Malacia is set to be completed within the next 24 hours.
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