Manchester United want defensive reinforcements at the end of the season, and they have identified Axel Disasi as a target.
According to a report from Football Insider, Manchester United are priortising signing French international defender Axel Disasi. And they are in pole position to secure his services.
Disasi has been linked with clubs like Chelsea as well. The 25-year-old has been a key player for AS Monaco, and he will be hoping to establish himself as a regular starter for the national team as well. Disasi is undoubtedly one of the best defenders in Ligue 1 this season. And a move to the Premier League would be the ideal next step in his career.
Playing in the Premier League could help him nail down a starting berth for France, and it would also help him improve as a footballer. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has done well to nurture talented young players throughout his managerial career, and he could help the 25-year-old fulfil his potential.
Disasi has the attributes to develop into a leader at the back for Manchester United. Players like Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof are expected to leave the club at the end of the season, owing to their lack of playing time. The two players have dropped down the pecking order since the arrivals of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane.
They will need to play regularly at this stage of their careers, and it is evident that Manchester United will not be able to provide them with that platform. It makes sense for the two players to move on at the end of the season.
Manchester United cannot hope to enter a new season with just two reliable central defenders. To that end, Disasi has emerged as a viable target. The Red Devils are likely to qualify for the Champions League and they will be an attractive destination for players in the summer. Furthermore, they have the resources to tempt AS Monaco into selling the player as well.
The report claims that the 25-year-old is the priority defensive target for Manchester United. And a separate report has suggested that the Red Devils lead the race to sign him. Manchester United have shown considerable improvement under the new manager so far and they managed to win the League cup earlier this season. They will be hoping to win more trophies before the end of the campaign.
Manchester United will be hoping to challenge for the league title next season, and they need a deeper squad with much more quality. Signing players like Disasi will certainly help them bridge the gap with crosstown rivals, Manchester City.
