Manchester United are firmly in the chase for 18-year-old Barcelona target Arthur Vermeeren, who has a modest price tag.
According to Fichajes, Manchester United are ready to make their mark in the chase for Arthur Vermeeren. The Royal Antwerp star emerged on their radar around January of this year and could make a concrete approach for the 18-year-old Barcelona target.
The new season in the Champions League brings fresh ideas for clubs and their scouts. The group stages are important for those watching some precarious talents in action, and Royal Antwerp has a player in whom some of the top clubs are keeping tabs.
Arthur Vermeeren, one of the emerging talents in Belgian football, has the attention of Barcelona and Manchester United. The duo are set to watch him closely during the Champions League group stages, with the Catalans experiencing it first-hand during their match with Royal Antwerp on Matchday 1.
Manchester United are keen to bring in some talented young players to their first team setup and have intensified their efforts since the arrival of Erik ten Hag. The 18-year-old midfielder certainly is a player they like, and they have kept tabs on him since January of this year.
As per the report, Antwerp would demand at least €20 million for Vermeeren, which is a modest price range for the Old Trafford giants. The only hurdle for Manchester United may come in the form of Barcelona, who have already held talks for the 18-year-old midfielder.
Manchester United have had a shortage of talented midfielders over the last few years and have always looked for ways to bring in young talent to develop their way. Vermeeren, with his profile, would prove a massive fit for their system, and the Red Devils could try their best to convince him.
However, Barcelona are also open to paying a price close to Antwerp’s asking range and may seem like the current favourites to sign him. Both clubs have the pull in this modern day and age, but the player himself has played against the Catalans, which may have a different effect altogether.
This tussle for the 18-year-old midfielder could make things interesting in January, although Manchester United may have the upper hand when it comes to finances. The Catalans are still under a cloud when it comes to money, which may pave the way for the English side to take the front seat in this chase.
