Varun Pai
Transfer News: Atletico Madrid hand blow to Manchester United in race to sign RB Leipzig ace Dominik Szoboszlai
According to transfer news on AS (h/t The Sun), Atletico Madrid could be in pole position to sign RB Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai despite interest from Manchester United.
The 21-year-old star left RB Salzburg to join their sister club in Germany at the start of this year. However, a long-term injury kept him out of the squad until the start of this season.
The youngster was also joined up by his former coach Jesse Marsch this season after the departure of Julian Nagelsmann. But he is apparently still frustrated over the lack of minutes as Dani Olmo, Christopher Nkunku, and Emil Forsberg are in competition with the Austrian over game-time this season.
Arsenal were thought to be interested in signing him last year. But the playmaker instead opted to sign a five-year deal at the German club. The Gunners remain interested in the player, but Man United are also monitoring the attacking midfielder.
Jesse Lingard could leave Old Trafford once his contract expires next summer. Paul Pogba might also follow the same path. The loss of the duo could lessen the creativity in the ranks, and Szoboszlai could be a perfect replacement.
It is also thought that the midfielder is likely to join United than the Gunners should he move to England. However, Atletico Madrid have now handed a blow to the Red Devils.
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The reigning La Liga champions have entered the race to sign the youngster and could now be in pole position to land his signature. Thus, a move could be on the cards, with Szoboszlai having a release clause of €60million.
Hence, it shall be down to the Old Trafford outfit to convince the player of the project in Manchester and lure him to England instead of letting him pack his bags for Spain.
