Manchester United manager Reuben Amorim watches before the Premier League match. (Photos Recine/Getty Images)
Atletico Madrid and Manchester United are closely monitoring the situation for Lyon midfielder Corentin Torisso.
The English club has made “preliminary contact” with the player representative, and a source close to the player’s situation has been notified Catch off side. Tolisso is actively looking at Manchester United’s sports projects, but he is not going to put pressure on Lyon for the move.
Manchester United had been linked to Torisso a few years ago.
Corentin Tolisso is a player in demand
The experienced midfielder has also attracted interest from other European clubs. Eintracht Frankfurt evaluates the potential of Bundesliga Return based on Tolisso’s previous stint in Germany. OGC Nice is currently in the restructuring phase with Ligue 1, and Lille OSC aims to balance the youthful team and experience, and is openly expressing its interest in French international.
Torisso has signed a contract with Lyon until 2027. He is considered an important component of the club’s long-term plan, but Lyon may be accepting offers in the 250 million euro area this summer due to continued financial difficulties.
Man United needs midfield depth
Manchester United need more control in the middle of the park and need to bring in a reliable central midfielder. The French international midfielder could prove to be a useful acquisition for them in the short term. He can also use reasonable amounts, and it may be worth doing.
Manchester United are looking to bounce back after a disappointing season. They finished at the bottom of the league table last season, and the club of their height should be fighting for at least the top four locations.
Tolisso has the physicality and technical attributes to get along well in the Premier League, and is looking to establish himself as a key player for Manchester United. This is a great opportunity for him to take on new challenges at this stage of his career, and the transition to the Premier League is extremely exciting for him.
The winner of the 2018 World Cup has experience playing for big clubs like Manchester United.
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