Pranav Nair
Manchester United make a breakthrough in Alex Telles negotiations
According to Portuguese publication A Bola (h/t The Express), Manchester United have experienced a breakthrough in negotiations for Alex Telles.
The Red Devils have turned their attention to the Brazilian after missing out on Sergio Reguilon.
The Spanish left-back went on to join Tottenham Hotspur after United refused to entertain Real Madrid’s insistence on a buy-back clause.
United are keen to bring ina left abck this summer. While Luke Shaw is a decent player, he has failed to hit the heights expected of him. More so his injuryiesalso remain a concern.
While Brandon Williams has been a decent deputy to Shaw, the youngster has looked out of his depth when up against quality opposition.
In Telles, they will be getting a dynamic player who is a threat all along the left-flank. With his contract set to expire next summer, Porto are keen to sell him this window rather than lose him for free a year down the line. (h/t Daily Star)
The player’s agent Pini Zahavi has been busy working out a deal and appears to have finally made a breakthorugh in negotiations.
According to the report, United would be expected to pay a fee of £18million with a five-year contract worth £3.7m a season.
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It has so far been an underwhelming summer that has seen us only sign Donny van de Beek so far. While bringing in Telles does not necessarily solve all our issues at the back, it will be one less thing to worry about.
