Mainoo upgrade: Man Utd plot move to sign “one of the best in the world” this January

Mainoo upgrade: Man Utd plot move to sign “one of the best in the world” this January

Manchester United’s work in the transfer market over the last couple of years has been questionable to say the least, wasting a lorry load of cash on players, not at the level required.

Former boss Erik ten Hag was responsible for dropping around £600m during his tenure as manager, investing in various areas of the pitch – but ultimately to no avail as seen by the 13th place standing in the Premier League.

The likes of Casemiro, Antony and Joshua Zirkzee all joined under the Dutchman’s guidance, with the aforementioned trio costing nearly £200m alone, with all of them expected to depart Old Trafford in the near future.

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New boss Ruben Amorim will have limited funds to work with in January as a result of the hierarchy’s current cost-cutting operation, often having to rely on selling first team members before bringing new ones in.

However, despite the financial situation, the club have already identified one star as a potential winter addition, providing needed quality in one particular area.

Man Utd plotting move for former PL star
According to Italian outlet TuttoJuve, United are one of multiple English sides battling for the loan signing of Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz this January.

Spurs and Arsenal are also mentioned as potential destinations for the Brazilian, with journalist Fabrizio Romano confirming that top four hopefuls Nottingham Forest are another side in the race for his signature.

Douglas Luiz
The 26-year-old moved to the Italian side for £42m during the summer but has found game time hard to come by, making just 13 appearances across all competitions for the Old Lady.

However, the report claims no formal offer has been made for the former Aston Villa man, but that he could be allowed to leave should an acceptable proposal be submitted in the coming weeks.

Despite his lack of minutes, he’s still an incredible talent, providing an upgrade on one current first-team member who’s also been touted with a move from Old Trafford in recent days