Manchester United have reportedly initiated the move to sign Belgian teenage sensation Arthur Vermeeren, whose deal will cost around £50 million.
According to a report by Football Insider, Arthur Vermeeren is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are laying the groundwork to sign the Belgian teenage sensation. Meanwhile, a deal for the Royal Antwerp wonderkid will cost around £50 million, including add-ons.
Who is Arthur Vermeeren?
Arthur Vermeeren has become one of the most highly sought-after young prospects in Europe in the last few months. The 18-year-old spent his youth career with three Belgian outfits — Lierse SK, KV Mechelen, and Royal Antwerp. He graduated from the Royal Antwerp youth division and has come leaps and bounds at the club.
The Belgian international has also broken into his national team while rising in stature at the club level. He has turned out 65 times thus far for Royal Antwerp, chipping in with three goals and eight assists. Meanwhile, Vermeeren’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs.
Widespread reports have heavily linked Arthur Vermeeren with Barcelona. Many Premier League bigwigs are also keen on signing him. Meanwhile, the teenage sensation is a target for Manchester United. And the report by Football Insider has claimed that the deal to land him will cost around £50 million, including add-ons.
Manchester United Want Him
Manchester United’s interest in Vermeeren is understandable. The Red Devils are in the market for midfield reinforcement amid uncertainties surrounding the futures of Casemiro, Sofyan Amrabat, and Scott McTominay. While Kobbie Mainoo can be Casemiro’s long-term successor, he will need a partner in the middle of the park.
Arthur Vermeeren has thus emerged as a viable target for Manchester United. And the Red Devils are laying the foundations to sign the 18-year-old Belgian international. The report has claimed that the base price for the player will be around £25 million.
But add-ons will take the valuation of the operation to around £50 million. So, it will be interesting to see if Manchester United will invest that much in Vermeeren. For now, they have initiated the move to sign the teenage sensation.
