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Manchester United eyeing free transfer for 30-year-old Inter Milan star

The back of Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale is shown during the UEFA Champions League group C match between FC Internazionale and FC Barcelona at San Siro Stadium on October 04, 2022 in Milan, Italy
Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Inter Milan centre-back Stefan de Vrij being eyed by Manchester United on free transfer next summer

Manchester United are eyeing Inter Milan centre-back Stefan de Vrij on a free transfer when his contract expires next summer, according to Calciomercato (h/t Mirror).

The Holland international will be a free agent at the end of the season unless the Nerazzurri renew his contract. Since signing for the Serie A giants from Lazio in 2018, the 30-year-old has had some quality years in Milan.

Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in De Vrij. The North London side currently have Erik Dier, Cristian Romero, Davinson Sanchez, Ben Davis and loanee Clement Lenglet at their disposal. However, Spurs have been shaky defensively in the current campaign.

Manchester United are eyeing Inter Milan star Stefan de Vrij on a free transfer.
Manchester United are eyeing Inter Milan star Stefan de Vrij on a free transfer. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Erik ten Hag is also looking to bolster the Old Trafford side’s backline and has the Holland international in his sights. As a result, the Nerazzurri are worried about having to part ways with the centre-back.

The 30-year-old made his way to Serie A in the summer of 2014, joining Lazio from Feyenoord. Since then, the defender has been one of the most solid players in Italy.

This season, De Vrij has once again played a pivotal role for Simone Inzaghi. Louis van Gaal had the 30-year-old in his 26-man World Cup squad. However, the defender did not feature in Qatar.

United’s backline currently consists of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez as the first-choice centre-backs. The France and Argentine duo have formed a brilliant partnership in Manchester.

However, as a result, the likes of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof have found game time hard to come by. Our captain has struggled with us but thrived for England at the 2022 World Cup.

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At the moment, the Red Devils have enough depth in the defence. However, if any of our current centre-backs decides to leave for more opportunities, De Vrij is someone capable of filling the gap in the squad.

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