Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez.
According to the Mirror (via Daily Star), the Spanish international is on the Premier League side’s radar and he is keen on a move to Old Trafford.
The player has been linked with a move to Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain as well but he prefers a move to the Premier League.
Apparently, the 26-year-old midfielder is valued at around £40 million. Saul has a release clause of £60 million in his contract but the Spanish outfit are prepared to sell him for a knockdown price in order to fund their own transfers this summer.
Atletico have been hit financially because of the coronavirus pandemic and it is hardly surprising that they are prepared to sell a quality player like Saul to balance the books.
The 26-year-old has helped Atletico Madrid win the Spanish league title this season and he could prove to be a quality long term addition to the Manchester United midfield.
The Spanish international will add drive, work rate and defensive cover to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s midfield.
Saul can chip in with the odd goal as well. He has two goals and an assist to his name this past season.
The reported £40 million fee could prove to be a major bargain if the Spaniard manages to adapt to the Premier League.
However, it will be interesting to see how Solskjaer accommodates the midfielder in his starting line-up especially with the likes of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes ahead of him in the pecking order.
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