According to sources, Manchester United has found their replacement for Jadon Sancho, and the cost to buy the winger who will blow Liverpool’s plans to smithereens has been revealed.
According to the latest from the i daily, player power won’t prevail in this dispute between Sancho and Erik ten Hag. There are rumors that the couple’s relationship is irreparably damaged. As a result, rumors that Sancho may depart Old Trafford at some point in 2024 are growing.
Man Utd don’t have any strong options on their right wing because Antony is also not there as he fights to clear his name from accusations of domestic violence.
Liverpool is a different team that might soon be looking for a dependable new wideman. Over the summer, the Reds were able to fight off Saudi Arabia’s interest in Mohamed Salah. The interest will not go away, though, and an exit next year is still being promoted.
Federico Chiesa is one player who Liverpool has been strongly linked with acquiring to replace its Egyptian king.
The 25-year-old international from Italy is off to a great start for Juventus, scoring four goals and dishing out one assist in his first six games.
Chiesa first built his name as a stylish and dynamic winger, but this season he has been used more in a central position behind the striker.
However, new rumors from Italy suggest that once the winter transfer market begins, Manchester United might outperform Liverpool.
Sancho out, Chiesa in?
Financial Fair Play restrictions over the summer hindered Man Utd, which is why Sofyan Amrabat arrived on loan with a buy option rather than outright. Of course, the question of whether United can spend more than £50 million in just six months needs to be addressed.
The fact that Juventus will shortly meet with Chiesa’s agent, Fali Ramadani, to discuss a new deal further complicates the transaction.
The frontman’s current contract is set to expire in 2025, but it’s been reported that Juventus wants an additional 12 months added on. At the conclusion of the current season, Juventus would reopen negotiations for a longer-term contract if Chiesa and his agency concur.
In effect, Juventus are trying to protect their investment without having to commit to a lucrative long-term contract right here and now.
Man Utd interest not all it seems?
A lot of the assertions made by Calciomercato are echoed by TuttoMercatoWeb in their analysis of the story.
Man Utd is ‘on the trail’ of Chiesa, according to TMW, and is’ready to make an offer’ in January. It quotes the same €60 million (about £52 million) price.
However, Sport Witness are keen to emphasize that when summarizing the information from Italy, Man Utd’s rumored interest in the player could be used by Chiesa’s camp to help their contract negotiations with Juventus.
If accurate, it surely wouldn’t be the first time Man Utd have been utilized in that fashion.
