Man United plot shock move for former Chelsea star who’s open to Premier League move this summer

Man United plot shock move for former Chelsea star who’s open to Premier League move this summer

Man United are interested in former Chelsea man Marcos Alonso

Manchester united Despite signing Noussair Mazraoui is eager to add a left-back, and a former Chelsea player is reportedly on their radar.

Along with his teammate Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich, Mazraoui is anticipated to be confirmed as a new Red Devils player soon in a double deal estimated to be for £60 million.

A major factor in Man Utd’s decision to sign Mazraoui, 26, was his ability to play as a left-back when needed. He is a right-back by trade.

Erik ten Hag didn’t have many choices in the position last season due to injuries to Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw, but the manager still desires extra cover.

The Athletic claims that former Chelsea player Marcos Alonso has been talked about as a potential man United recruitment by the chiefs

The 33-year-old is a free agent after his contract with Barcelona expired at the end of last season and he would be open to returning to the Premier League.

He has plenty of experience at the highest level and would be a good option for the Red Devils from a financial point of view.

Man Utd eye Marcos Alonso move
As things stand, Man Utd’s priority is to sign a new midfielder and their top target is Paris Saint-Germain star Manuel Ugarte.

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the Red Devils must sell players before they can afford his £50m price tag.

Dan Ashworth is actively looking to sell several players including Scott McTominay, Casemiro and Victor Lindelof to fund the move for Ugarte.

With that in mind, snapping up Alonso on a free transfer could prove to be an excellent bit of business for the Red Devils. He would likely sign a one-year deal at Old Trafford if they do pursue a deal.

The Athletic adds that Man Utd have also held discussions with Mario Hermoso’s agents in recent days. The 29-year-old is also a free agent after leaving Atletico Madrid.

However, the report claims that the Red Devils are ‘not actively pursuing’ Hermoso at this time, suggesting that Alonso is their top target for the left-back position.

The Spaniard spent six years with Chelsea between 2016 and 2022. He made 212 appearances for the Blues, scoring 29 goals and winning six major trophies in the process, including a Premier League title and the Champions League.

He struggled with a back injury last season and featured just eight times for Barcelona as a result, hence why they decided against renewing his contract