Transfer News: Manchester United will entertain transfer offers for Alex Telles this summer
According to Manchester Evening News, Manchester United ‘will listen to offers’ for Alex Telles from potential suitors in this summer transfer window. He could be in line to leave Old Trafford for good after failing to express himself to the full extent since leaving Porto.
Telles had made a name for himself in Portugal for being an attacking full-back while making a significant impact in the forward areas. However, he has failed to maintain that form in England, which has made him one of the poor pieces of business done in recent years.
The Brazil international is likely to depart the Red Devils this summer after being with them for just two seasons. That is further highlighted by the fact that they are edging closer to completing a move for Feyenoord star Tyrell Malacia at this point.
Disappointing outcome!
Telles has made 50 appearances throughout his time with the Mancunians and could only muster one goal and eight assists in that time. That is quite a poor return for someone who earned praises for his attacking style of play while in Portugal.
The 29-year-old was known for his crossing abilities and set-piece skills, but he has not showcased that in the best possible manner till this point. That is quite shocking, to say the least, especially in the previous campaign, considering how we have Cristiano Ronaldo up front.
After all, one might have thought that Telles could form a partnership with Ronaldo just like the latter did with Marcelo at Real Madrid. However, we have failed to see any chemistry between the Man United duo, which shows how Telles could not take advantage of Cristiano’s impressive heading skills with his crossing qualities.
Now with Malacia seemingly nearing a move to join us, it is not surprising to see why Telles is likely to leave this summer. However, generating interest from elsewhere could be difficult considering how the Red Devils ace has failed to get going for a good bit of time so far.
Let’s hope that the Manchester board would be able to find some suitors considering how we could use Telles’ sale to raise some much-needed funds. The left-back role is full of options, with Luke Shaw, Brandon Williams and Alvaro Fernandez being in the mix currently.
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With Malacia possibly teaming up with Erik ten Hag, it would be best if we could part ways with Telles for a solid price after all. ten Hag had a first-hand view of Malacia during their time in Eredivisie and if he envisions him as our left-back, then it’s wise to trust the man.
