Manchester United identify cheaper alternatives to De Jong and Bellingham in summer transfer
Manchester United and Liverpool are set to battle for signing Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga this summer.
The 20-year-old has enjoyed an impressive campaign in La Liga this season. Luis EnriqueSpain national team for this month’s international match.
ESPN United have considered him a possible addition for the summer and Liverpool have asked for a report on his ‘sporting and personal life’ and are pondering a move of their own.
Veiga’s contract has a €40 million release clause. Leeds United and Bournemouth turned down approaches in the January transfer window. newcastle united, AC Milan and Napoli are also believed to be monitoring his progress.
United will prioritize signing a new centre-forward this summer, but Erik ten Hag is keen to bring in another midfield option.
Frenkie de Jong remains a top target after United failed to sign a deal last summer, but there are early signs from the player He says he wants to stay in Barcelona.
Jude Bellingham is also a preferred option at Old Trafford, but Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid are believed to be ahead of them in the race for Borussia Dortmund’s star.
Veiga is considered an alternative option for these two. Celta are keen to renew their current contract, which expires in June 2026, and raise the release clause. However, the midfielder is unlikely to accept new offers.
United have made good progress under Ten Hag this season, winning the Carabao Cup and competing in the Europa League and FA Cup.
The club has failed in their bid to challenge Arsenal and Manchester City for the Premier League title, but the former midfielder Owen Hargreaves believes three deals this summer will fill that gap.
“It’s hard to win titles from third or fourth,” Hargreaves said.
“We have to climb steadily, we’ve seen. I think scoring is one of their biggest problems. They’re 20 goals behind the top teams.
“But I think they need depth at the top of the pitch, midfield and maybe defensively. Getting three key players will make a big difference in closing the gap.
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