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Manchester United need midfield reinforcements before next season given quite a few players seem to be heading for the exit come the summer.
Casemiro has regained form but he is 33 and does not have the legs to play week in and week out. Add his massive wages to the equation and it makes sense why INEOS want him gone.
Christian Eriksen’s contract is up at the end of the season and he is expected to leave these shores with former club Ajax among his suitors.
There is also uncertainty surrounding Kobbie Mainoo’s future with the Carrington graduate yet to put pen-to-paper on a new deal while plenty of interested clubs are sniffing around.
Midfield reinforcements
Ideally, Ruben Amorim would prefer a versatile option who can fill in at multiple positions and allow Bruno Fernandes to play in his preferred attacking midfield position.
And Real Sociedad star Luka Sucic fits the bill with the Croatian even linked with a move to Old Trafford in the summer. Formerly of RB Salzburg, United’s current head of recruitment Christopher Vivell is a fan.
The 22-year-old has three goals and two assists this season and his vision and maturity make him a standout talent. He was impressive during United’s Round of 16 Europa League win and Amorim was clearly impressed.
He ranks in the 92nd percentile for shots, 91st percentile for successful dribbles and in the 96th percentile for possession won in the final third (via fotmob), which highlights his work-rate off the ball.
As per Fichajes, even though he signed for Sociedad just last summer, the La Liga side are already open to the idea of letting him go for a large fee.
“In Luka Sucic, Real Sociedad has found one of the most promising talents in European football. His emergence in Imanol Alguacil’s team has been one of the highlights of the season for the blue and white team, which is already starting to see its name appear on the agendas of some of the most powerful clubs on the continent.
Sucic interest ramping up
“Among the most notable suitors is Manchester United, who are reportedly willing to put on the table an offer that’s hard to refuse.
“In San Sebastián, they are aware that keeping the player beyond the summer will be a complex task. Although his contract remains valid, the possibility of a multi-million-dollar sale is beginning to gain traction.”
He had arrived at Donostia, San Sebastián for only €10 million and his current market value stands at €18 million and he is likely to fetch a higher price given United’s interest.
The player has already spoken fondly about United’s reported interest in him. “United is a global giant, a respected giant in the world of football. Of course I like having my name associated with the Red Devils,” he had said.
He has already been dubbed the “next Modric” and it will be intriguing to see if the 20-time English league champions can actually get a deal for the Croatia international over the line.
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