Manchester United have been linked with a move for 27-year-old Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde in recent weeks.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Manchester United have no chance of signing 27-year-old Real Madrid utility man Federico Valverde. The Uruguayan international is an indispensable asset for the La Liga club, and it is highly unlikely that they will sell a player like him. Real Madrid will look to win major trophies and they need to keep their best players.
Real Madrid’s midfield has already been ravaged after the departures of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos in the last two years. They cannot afford to weaken the squad any further. It remains to be seen if Manchester United decide to test their resolve with an offer in the coming months if they further their interest.
The 27-year-old is a top-class player who would improve Mancester United immensely. They need more physicality and control in the midfield, and the Uruguayan international would have been the ideal addition. He is capable of operating as a central midfielder, box-to-box midfielder, full-back, wide player and a defensive midfielder. His versatility makes him an invaluable asset and Real Madrid simply cannot afford to lose him.
Manchester United move unlikely for Valverde
Meanwhile, Manchester United need someone with Federico Valverde’s skill set as well. They have been linked with multiple central midfielders in recent months. It will be interesting to see who they end up with. The 27-year-old would have been the dream acquisition, but it is unlikely that the player would be keen on the move either.
The South American is playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world, and joining Manchester United will be a step down for him. Even though Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in England, they have not been able to challenge for major trophies for quite some time. They are not in the UEFA Champions League either.
It will be very difficult for Manchester United to attract players of his quality unless they return to the UEFA Champions League next season. For now, a move for the South American midfielder seems unrealistic.
