Manchester United are reportedly preparing a €70 million raid on Athletic Club for their attacking midfielder Oihan Sancet ahead of future windows.
According to Fichajes, Manchester United are set to further their interest in attacking midfielder Oihan Sancet. The Red Devils are reportedly prepared to make a €70 million offer to test Athletic Club’s resolve on the Spaniard, as they are eager to build in the position for the future.
Manchester United are likely to prioritise different areas of the pitch in future windows, with midfield their main target. The Red Devils are being linked with several key names in the market ahead of the next window, with the central positions seemingly more of a priority at this point.
However, given how Ruben Amorim plays his game, he rarely uses an out-and-out attacking midfielder in the No.10 role, as Brino Fernandes plays in the central double pivot alongside Casemiro. The Portuguese star’s backup is Kobbie Mainoo, with the young star’s future very much in doubt despite Manchester United being keen to renew his deal.
There are also rumours of Fernandes being linked with a switch to Saudi Arabia next summer, and if one of those two are to depart, they will need an able replacement. Hence, their interest in Oihan Cancet would not come as a surprise, given how good the Spaniard has been for Athletic Club.
Sancet brings goalscoring prowess and creative impetus to this Athletic Club side, something the Red Devils are eager to have on their side. On paper, the goalscoring midfielder is seen as an ideal candidate to replace the formidable Fernandes in the near future.
Manchester United are readying a €70 million offer for Oihan Sancet
Manchester United are readying a €70 million offer to test Athletic Club’s resolve in future windows. The Spanish side are reportedly keen to keep hold of the goalscoring midfielder, but an offer of that range could truly test them. Whether the Red Devils stand a chance remains to be seen, but they will face competition with Arsenal, one of those keen on Sancet.
Newcastle United are also keen on Sancet, and views him as a big piece for their squad in the future. However, the lure of Manchester United could prove strong for the player in some ways, although all eyes will be on Athletic Club’s resolve and what sort of price they might demand for their star goalscoring midfielder.
