Manchester United could target Javi Giuerra as a summer transfer option, with Paul Mitchell close to arriving at the club.
According to Nacho Sanchis, Manchester United has set their sights on Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra, with Paul Mitchell also close to arriving at Old Trafford as their sporting director. Guerra has been having a good season in Spain, with Valencia likely to demand €35-40 million to sell him.
Manchester United interested in Javi Guerra?
The Valencia midfielder has been shining since the start of the current season, as he has become an essential part of the club’s first-team plans. Los Che are already busy evading interest from some of the big clubs, with the 20-year-old does having a few names chasing his signature.
With Valencia, there is always the chance of some of their top-rated stars departing due to a difficult financial situation. In Guerra’s case, they want €35-40 million to sell him but, ideally, are looking to keep him for the remainder of the season.
Newcastle United are one of the suitors, but so were Arsenal and Tottenham at one point. Now, Manchester United are also interested as Erik ten Hag can be presented with the midfielder’s idea to shape up his midfield for the future.
A recent report mentioned again that Manchester United must shell out €40 million to sign Guerra from Valencia. The new era at the club under the leadership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe might see the arrival of promising players like Guerra, as a new sporting director could probably think in this way.
Paul Mitchell to join Manchester United
There are plenty of links in the media regarding who Manchester United’s next sporting director might be. Newcastle United’s Dan Ashworth remains a big target, while former Liverpool executive Julian Ward also features on their shortlist.
Paul Mitchell’s name has rung quite a lot from the time Sir Jim Ratcliffe planned his minority stake involvement at Manchester United. He does look close to being appointed as their sporting director and might beat off stiff competition for the role.
Mitchell’s arrival could galvanise some of the structural problems plaguing Manchester United in the last many years with their recruitment. He could also facilitate deals like the ones for Guerra and other players who have a massive upside for the future.