Click to use the eyefootball Desktop site.
Manchester United are prepared to pay a fee in excess of £26m in order to prise away Faouzi Ghoulam from Napoli at the end of the current season.
The Algeria international has had a tough season in the Serie A with a kneecap injury hampering his first-team participation since a Champions League game in November.
Despite this, Ghoulam was offered a fresh long-term deal with the Naples outfit, although the extension is said to include a £35m release clause, valid for overseas clubs.
According to RMC Sport, United are aiming to sign a new left-sided defender and Ghoulam has been identified as the prime target to fulfil their requirements.
It is added that the Red Devils want a £26m sorted out during the early stages of the transfer window or else they may look elsewhere to pursue a replacement.
Luke Shaw, Daley Blind and Matteo Darmian are all expected to leave Old Trafford during the summer, and this will allow United to recoup funds to reinvest in their backline.
Written by Sri Aswin
Copyright 2007 - 2019 Eyefootball Ltd. All rights reserved. The news and views discussed here are those of the participating users, and do not necessarily represent or have the endorsement of the editors of Eye Football.
Terms of Use - Privacy Policy - Contact Us - Use Desktop Site