Man Utd ‘severe’ about Vlahovic and Griezmann; Toon eye ‘Georgian Messi’

Manchester United are planning on making a transfer for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic in January, with Antoine Griezmann additionally fancied by Erik ten Hag…

UNITED TO MOVE FOR ARSENAL TARGET
Manchester United need a striker. They wanted a striker earlier than Cristiano Ronaldo noticed his arse and with the 37-year-old now gone, the Pink Devils actually should tackle the opening of their squad subsequent month.

The one query was whether or not they do it correctly or paper over the chasm with one other Odion Ighalo. A few whispers round this morning suggests they is perhaps getting their sh*t collectively.

Corriere dello Sport reckons United are ‘severe’ about focusing on Dusan Vlahovic. The Serbia striker solely joined Juventus final winter however the fallout from the Old Lady’s financial irregularities means Vlahovic may very well be moved on once more after only a yr, during which time he’s scored 16 targets in 36 appearances.

If Juve sign a willingness to take heed to provides for the centre-forward, then United might face competitors from Arsenal, Liverpool (actually?), Chelsea and PSG.

TEN HAG FANCIES FRANCE STAR 
United are additionally mentioned to be ‘monitoring’ Antoine Griezmann…

The France forward has been one of the stars of the World Cup in a free function for Didier Deschamps aspect. Mediafoot reckons Erik ten Hag appreciates the 31-year-old’s versatility and feels he might function in a number of positions throughout United’s assault.

Griezmann only re-signed for Atletico in October having spent final season on mortgage from Barcelona, who obtained round half of the £34million they initially needed. You’ll most likely hear the p*ss boiling all the way in which from the Nou Camp if Atletico flip Griezmann for a fast revenue.

NEWCASTLE KEEN ON KVARADONA
Newcastle have been doing a little monitoring of their very own, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of their sights…

Kvaratskhelia has been sensible for Napoli since becoming a member of from Dinamo Batumi for £10million again in August. Only a dozen Serie A appearances later and ‘Kvaradona’ is now valued at 5 occasions that quantity.

The Instances says the Magpies have been watching the ‘Georgian Messi’ carefully since he moved to Naples and so impressed they’ve been along with his document of eight purpose and eight assists in all competitions, Kvaratskhelia has now turn into a precedence for the following two switch home windows.

That being true, it’s virtually sure that Newcastle should wait till the summer season. Napoli are at present high of Serie A and can recommence the season eight factors clear. The prospect of them promoting one in all their finest gamers halfway by means of the marketing campaign appears distant, particularly for the reason that likes of PSG and Actual Madrid are additionally lurking. If Kvaratskhelia maintains his present type, his worth might double once more come the summer season.

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