Manchester United is interested in securing the signature of the AS Roma defender Evan Ndicka.
The 26-year-old defender has shown his quality in Italy, and he has the physicality and technical attributes to work in English football as well.
According to a report from CaughtOffside, Manchester United are now prepared to step up their interest in the player. They will face competition from clubs like Barcelona and Liverpool. It remains to be seen whether they can win the race for his signature.
The player is valued at €45 million, and Manchester United have the financial muscle to afford him. They need a long-term replacement for Harry Maguire, and the Ivorian certainly fits the profile. The opportunity to join the English club will also be attractive to the African defender.
Meanwhile, Liverpool needs more quality in the central defence as well. Ibrahima Konate will be out of contract in the summer, and Joe Gomez needs to leave the club in order to play more often. They will need to replace both players in the summer. Signing the Roma defender could be a step in the right direction. Liverpool have amicable terms with the Italian club, and it remains to be seen whether they negotiate a deal for the 26-year-old.
The Premier League champions will be an attractive destination for the defender as well. He is at the peak of his career, and this is the right time for him to take on a new challenge and join one of the biggest clubs in the world.
As far as Barcelona is concerned, Ronald Araujo has been linked with an exit, and the club will need to replace him. Barcelona will need to tighten up at the back if they want to win major trophies, and signing the 26-year-old could be a wise decision for them. They are among the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them will be exciting for the war. It remains to be seen whether the Spanish outfit can beat the English club in the race to secure his signature.
