“The Red Devils” have no intention of splashing the cash this summer as Manchester United seeks to strengthen its midfield.
According to Corriere Dello Sport, the Manchester United board is prepared to significantly change its summer transfer strategy by prioritizing young talent from the Championship over high-priced superstars.
Reports suggest that challenges in negotiations with Sandro Tonali and other midfield targets are prompting the management to focus on 23-year-old Middlesbrough holding midfielder Hayden Hackney and 22-year-old Southampton defensive midfielder Shea Charles.
Both players are considered more budget-friendly alternatives to bolster the central defensive line if United fails to secure their primary targets. Transfermarkt values Hackney at €32 million and Charles at €15 million, although Southampton has indicated they will not accept less than £30 million for Charles.
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