Manchester United will reportedly look to sign 27-year-old Uruguayan international Federico Valverde from Real Madrid next year.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Federico Valverde is the subject of interest of Manchester United. The Red Devils are keen on reinforcing their first-team squad by signing a versatile midfielder next year. So, the 27-year-old Real Madrid utility man has emerged as a target for them.
The struggling Premier League giants are ready to pay €80 million to sign the South American midfielder next year. Meanwhile, Real Madrid may entertain an offer to part ways with Valverde as they mull over reinvesting the proceeds from his sale back into the midfield unit.
Federico Valverde and his career so far
Federico Valverde has established himself as one of the best players in the world since joining Real Madrid from CA Penarol in July 2016. The 27-year-old spent his formative years in his homeland before graduating from the youth division at CA Penarol. Meanwhile, at Real Madrid, he had to bide his time before establishing a foothold in the first-team squad.
The Uruguayan international is now a mainstay in the middle of the park for his club and country. Valverde has made nearly 350 appearances thus far for Real Madrid while chipping in with 32 goals and 34 assists. Meanwhile, the player’s stock in the market is as high as ever, with Manchester United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Federico Valverde has been on Manchester United’s radar for a long time. The continued interest is understandable, as Ruben Amorim wants a midfielder who can progress play from the middle of the park instead of being a liability. With Bruno Fernandes on the wrong side of 30 and struggling to remain consistent this term, Manchester United can do with an alternative.
Several candidates, including Adam Wharton, have thus emerged on Manchester United’s radar, with Valverde also a viable target. The 27-year-old Real Madrid utility man can be a multi-faceted solution in the middle of the park for Manchester United, with the struggling Premier League giants ready to pay €80 million to secure his services.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid may consider parting ways with Valverde, and they will reinvest the proceeds from his sale back into the midfield unit. So, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 71-cap Uruguayan international.
