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Manchester United target Chelsea midfielder valued at £50m
Manchester United are pursuing a Chelsea midfielder valued around £50m after missing out on other targets. The Brazilian player has limited playing time at his current club and is open to a move.
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Manchester United are targeting a Chelsea midfielder valued in the region of £50m. The club turned to this option after failing to sign Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes. The player sits behind two established midfielders at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea need to raise funds to support squad changes under the new head coach.
Interest from other clubs Newcastle United are also monitoring the situation.
The club is seeking a replacement for a midfielder who will join Tottenham. Manchester United return to the Champions League this season and have identified midfield as a priority area. An agreement is already in place to sign a player from Atalanta for £35m.
Player background The 22-year-old Brazilian moved to Chelsea from Vasco da Gama for £18m in 2023. He spent time on loan at Nottingham Forest and Strasbourg, making 27 Premier League appearances last season. Chelsea have shown interest in signing an experienced Sunderland midfielder who previously worked with the new head coach at Bayer Leverkusen, but the approach has been rejected.
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