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Manchester United have been credited with an interest in signing Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij, according to Corriere della Serra (today’s edition, page 43).
The Dutchman has been a key player at the heart of the Nerazzurri defence, but he could be on the move this summer with his contract expiring in 12 months’ time.
He has declined to accept a new deal with a possible pay-cut, and it is now reported that United are ‘interested’. The Nerazzurri have refused to ‘rule out’ his summer exit.
Our view:
United have been fancied to sign a new central defender this summer. They were initially linked with Jurrien Timber, who was handed his first-team debut at Ajax by manager Erik ten Hag.
There has since been speculation involving his teammate Lisandro Martinez, but neither will come on the cheap. Ajax are expected to hold out for €50-60 million to sell either player.
With the Red Devils aiming to bolster several other positions in the squad, they could be tempted to sign De Vrij. He has vast experience and could be a quality signing for the short term at least.
The Dutchman is strong in the air and can effectively clear his lines. He is not someone that gets into tackles, but can control proceedings with his terrific distribution from the back.
The 30-year-old completed nearly 92 per cent of his passes in Serie A last term. He would suit Ten Hag’s style of play and would offer the Red Devils more time to recruit a younger centre-back.
United could face direct competition from Chelsea in the pursuit of the 58-cap Netherlands international. There are suggestions that he could be available for just €15 million this summer.
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