Como head coach Cesc Fabregas is reportedly eager to bring Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia to the club. They have made initial contact and enquired how much it will cost to sign the defender. Malacia was sidelined with a serious knee injury, which required two separate operations. After being out for 18 months, he returned to action against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League at the end of November.
The 25-year-old has made four appearances so far, including two matches in the Premier League. While he has been appearing for the Red Devils, questions are starting to arise about his future at the club.
Manchester United have agreed to sign Diego Leon from Cerro Porteno, the 17-year-old considered a world-class prospect. The wonderkid’s arrival could threaten Malacia’s place in the squad.
To strengthen their left-back position, the Premier club is also looking to sign Nuno Mendes from Paris Saint Germain; his signing could push Malacia down the pecking order, and a transfer away from the Red Devils would be inevitable.
According to Daily Mail, Como is at the forefront when it comes to expressing intent on signing the player, as head coach Fabregas identifies the Dutchman as a genuine target.
The report claims that the Serie A club has been in touch with Manchester United to determine how much would be required to sign him, although there are no indications of the asking price.
United splashed £13 million to sign him from Feyenoord in 2022, and the left-back enjoyed an impressive first season at Old Trafford, making 39 appearances in all competitions.
Luke Shaw is currently on the sidelines with another muscular problem and concerns over his long-term fitness. However, the England international is expected to stay at Old Trafford, with head coach Ruben Amorim said to be a big admirer.
Johny Evans and Victor Lindelof are the other defenders who could exit the club in the upcoming transfer window.
An injury also sidelines Lindelof, and the Swedish international fell down the pecking order with the arrival of Matthias De Ligt and Leny Yoro.
On the other hand, Johny Evans will be hanging up his boots by the end of the season, however, the center-back could potentially remain at Old Trafford as a coach.
There were speculations that Harry Maguire would also depart the club, but his recent contract extension for another 12 months has hushed up the exit rumours for the moment.
