Manchester United are in advanced talks for Paraguayan teenager Diego Leon from Cerro Porteno, with a $4 million deal mentioned about.
According to Cesar Luis Merlo, Manchester United are closing in on teenage Paraguayan left-back Diego Leon. The 17-year-old is already a first-team regular for his team Cerro Porteno, with the Red Devils in advanced discussions over a $4 million deal for the young rising star.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amoirim will take the current phase as a chance to learn more about the needs of his squad. The Portuguese manager is slowly expected to look for players that suit his specific system, and there are some requirements for his squad, namely a new left-back.
The left-back area has been a bit problematic for Manchester United over the last two years as current options Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia have been injured a lot in the last 18 months. The Red Devils are linked to some ambitious names like Alphonso Davies. However, the Red Devils are unlikely so sign the Canadian, given the level of interest coming in from Real Madrid.
There are more realistic options like David Raum or Matteo Ruggeri for that matter, and time will tell whether Manchester United have big funds to bring in a new left-back. Meanwhile, the Red Devils are also focused on the need to keep looking for the best young talents out in the market, and they may have stumbled upon a player that the club are now willing to sign.
Manchester United hold advanced talks for Diego Leon
Diego Leon is a teenage left-back plying his trade with Paraguayan first-division side Cerro Porteno, where he became a regular at a young age. He has previously attracted interest from Arsenal, but it appears Manchester United are now in advanced negotiations with his club over a move to Old Trafford.
The 17-year-old South American full-back is seemingly open to the switch, although South American rules will prevent him from leaving the continent until he turns 18. Manchester United are in talks over a $4 million move for Leon as there are several other aspects to an agreement as Cesar Luis Merlo insists Cerro Porteno wants a percentage of his economic rights, which could be related to a sell-on clause.
Leon will turn 18 in April, meaning any agreement for the young left-back will see him join Manchester United only in the summer. This could prove to be a good investment for the club, taking into account the long-term future, as the 17-year-old South American full-back might well be the first signing under Ruben Amorim despite the fact that he could only arrive at the club next summer.
Manchester United are in advanced talks for Paraguayan teenager Diego Leon from Cerro Porteno, with a $4 million deal mentioned about.
According to Cesar Luis Merlo, Manchester United are closing in on teenage Paraguayan left-back Diego Leon. The 17-year-old is already a first-team regular for his team Cerro Porteno, with the Red Devils in advanced discussions over a $4 million deal for the young rising star.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amoirim will take the current phase as a chance to learn more about the needs of his squad. The Portuguese manager is slowly expected to look for players that suit his specific system, and there are some requirements for his squad, namely a new left-back.
The left-back area has been a bit problematic for Manchester United over the last two years as current options Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia have been injured a lot in the last 18 months. The Red Devils are linked to some ambitious names like Alphonso Davies. However, the Red Devils are unlikely so sign the Canadian, given the level of interest coming in from Real Madrid.
There are more realistic options like David Raum or Matteo Ruggeri for that matter, and time will tell whether Manchester United have big funds to bring in a new left-back. Meanwhile, the Red Devils are also focused on the need to keep looking for the best young talents out in the market, and they may have stumbled upon a player that the club are now willing to sign.
Manchester United hold advanced talks for Diego Leon
Diego Leon is a teenage left-back plying his trade with Paraguayan first-division side Cerro Porteno, where he became a regular at a young age. He has previously attracted interest from Arsenal, but it appears Manchester United are now in advanced negotiations with his club over a move to Old Trafford.
The 17-year-old South American full-back is seemingly open to the switch, although South American rules will prevent him from leaving the continent until he turns 18. Manchester United are in talks over a $4 million move for Leon as there are several other aspects to an agreement as Cesar Luis Merlo insists Cerro Porteno wants a percentage of his economic rights, which could be related to a sell-on clause.
Leon will turn 18 in April, meaning any agreement for the young left-back will see him join Manchester United only in the summer. This could prove to be a good investment for the club, taking into account the long-term future, as the 17-year-old South American full-back might well be the first signing under Ruben Amorim despite the fact that he could only arrive at the club next summer.