Adding offensive quality to Reuben Amorim’s team is one of Man United’s agendas this summer and you can go to Laliga to achieve this goal.
It’s the season of struggle for Man United, and this is why the summer transfer period will be important for them to improve their first team significantly. There are many positions that need to be addressed, one of which is attacking the midfield.
Bruno Fernandez has been his savior this season, but Man United needs someone with him to ease his burden. They have been strongly associated with wolf Masteus Cunya over the past few weeks, and now another target has emerged.
As reported by Edu Burgos (via Football España), Man United asked about the situation with Alex Baena. The 23-year-old, who has also attracted interest from Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich, has been one of Laliga’s best playmakers for the past 18 months, and this season he has registered six goals and seven assists for Villarreal.
Baena, which has been followed by Arsenal, Man City and Aston Villa in recent months, has a release clause worth 60 million euros (£50 million), but there have been reports that Villarreal will accept reduced fees in the summer. This will increase the competition for his signature. This would make things even more difficult for Man United if their interests turn into authentic pursuits.
For now, Man United appears to have Cunha as the preferred target for midfield positions while attacking, but Baena is a handy plan B. He probably costs more than the Brazilians.