Manchester United are looking to bring in defensive reinforcements, and Erik ten Hag has identified Nordi Mukiele as a potential target.
A report from Football Transfers claims that Paris Saint-Germain Nordi Mikiele is highly rated by Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, who he wants to sign the versatile defender in the January transfer window.
Nordi Mukiele joined the French club from RB Leipzig last summer, but he has struggled for regular game time at PSG. The opportunity to leave the Ligue 1 champions could be an attractive option for him, and Manchester United might be able to provide him with more opportunities.
The Red Devils currently have Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka as their right-back options. However, Wan-Bissaka has not been able to impress with his performances, and Dalot needs more competition for places. Mukiele could prove to be a quality acquisition for Manchester United.
The 25-year-old will be tempted to join a top Premier League club like Manchester United. But it remains to be seen whether the Premier League giants can agree on a fee with PSG. The French outfit paid around £13.5 million for him, and they will look to make a profit on the player.
Apparently, Erik ten Hag is not happy with Wan Bissaka’s temperament and personality. In addition, Dalot has failed to impress the Manchester United boss. So the Dutch tactician is looking at alternatives. He is also concerned about Dalot’s lack of physicality. They have shown interest in other right-backs like Aaron Hickey as well. But Mukiele has now emerged as a viable target.
Mukiele was highly rated during his time in the Bundesliga, and he could develop into a key player for Manchester United in the coming seasons. Regular football at Old Trafford could help him regain his confidence and sharpness. In addition, the Manchester United manager could nurture him into a useful first-team player for the club.
Ten Hag did well to nurture talented players during his time at Ajax, and he has brought out the best in players like Marcus Rashford since moving to Old Trafford. Mukiele will probably seek game-time assurances before making the move to Manchester United, and it remains to be seen whether the Red Devils can get the transfer across the line.