Man United 'prepare' £51m transfer bid as Aston Villa threat emerges
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United are reportedly willing to part with £51m to land Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopeminers. The Dutchman has been linked with a Premier League move in recent weeks, most notably Liverpool having previously worked under new head coach Arne Slot.
United could see several exits in midfield this summer and would need restocking. Kobbie Mainoo is the only midfielder exempt from a sale with Casemiro is widely tipped to leave and Donny van de Beek due to exit after his failed loan spell at Frankfurt during the second half of the season.
Christian Eriksen, 32, may also depart with a year left on his deal, as Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks to be ruthless in his summer transfer dealings. ALSO READ: United learn Branthwaite transfer demand as new Everton timeline revealed READ MORE: Joao Neves signs, Everton raid, £50m exit - Man United's dream midfield after transfer overhaul United not only supposedly have competition for the signature of Koopmeiners from Liverpool, but also are said to have Juventus to contend with.
However, Calciomercato claims United are willing to take a plunge on the 26-year-old and table a bid of around £51m (€60m) for the playmaker, who is set to feature for the Netherlands at this summer's European Championships.
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