Manchester United’s Midfield Target
A Strong Project Under Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick is enjoying a very impressive spell in charge of Manchester United. Under his leadership, the team sits in third place and is on the verge of qualifying for the Champions League. This situation is pushing the club to target a Premier League star as part of its planning for next season.
Carrick’s primary target is Elliot Anderson, but Manchester City are reportedly close to securing his signature. As a result, the club at Old Trafford has activated its Plan B and is now looking to complete the signing of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United.
Plan B: Sandro Tonali Gains Momentum
Within the club, there is a belief that the Italian midfielder’s profile perfectly fits the team’s needs, as they look to strengthen the middle of the pitch. In addition, Casemiro, is set to leave the Red Devils at the end of the season, making it necessary to fill that position.
Sandro Tonali is highly rated because, in addition to his ball-winning abilities, he can also dictate play and complement Bruno Fernandes in the creative phase. He has had an excellent season with Newcastle, despite the team’s overall results, and with Italy, although they failed to qualify for the World Cup, he was one of the standout performers for the Azzurri.
Financial Obstacles and a Market Opportunity
In the case of Elliot Anderson, the club would not be able to meet the €100 million asking price set by Nottingham Forest, as it is currently undergoing a financial restructuring process. Meanwhile, the option of Sandro Tonali appears more viable, with an estimated fee of around €70 million.
Sandro Tonali would be open to leaving St James’ Park, as it would give him the opportunity to play in the Champions League with Manchester United. Currently, Newcastle sits in 12th place in the table and has virtually run out of chances to qualify for European competitions. In this scenario, the Red Devils would represent a great opportunity for the Italian to continue competing at the highest level.
