In Wednesday’s Premier League transfer round-up, there are intriguing developments regarding Manchester United’s potential January transfer activity, particularly in their search for midfield reinforcements.
One of the standout stories involves Richard Ríos, a star midfielder from Brazilian club Palmeiras. According to Caught Offside, United could be looking at Ríos, as the club is reportedly open to selling him for around €20 million (£16.7 million) in the upcoming transfer window. The 24-year-old Colombian was previously on United’s radar during the summer, making him a possible target to strengthen their midfield on a budget.
However, Manchester United is not alone in their pursuit of Ríos. The player is attracting attention from several clubs, including Everton, Fulham, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and AC Milan, all of whom are said to have shown interest in securing his services.
Despite this, there are reservations about whether United will follow through with this deal in January. Some analysts express skepticism, suggesting that the club may have already completed most of their spending for the season. Additionally, it has been reported that United is unlikely to pursue new midfield additions until they can find a buyer for Christian Eriksen. This could mean that Ríos was scouted more as a precaution rather than a serious target.
As the January transfer window approaches, it will be interesting to see how United navigates these rumors and whether they make a concerted effort to bring in new talent to bolster their squad.
United eyeing German wideman
Not that Ríos is the only player being linked to a move to Old Trafford right now; according to Sport Witness, who cites a Sky Germany reporter, Erik ten Hag’s team has also dispatched scouts to study Jamie Leweling, a winger for VfB Stuttgart, after Leweling had an outstanding start to the season.
Several of the more established major teams, including United, appear to have taken notice of the 23-year-old after he was recently called up to the German national squad for the first time. He was reportedly assigned to watch him during a recent match against Borussia Dortmund, and they have since put him “on their list.”
The 3AM Verdict: Leweling has been a bit of a slow burner over the past four years, but he has steadily increased his scoring and assist totals while making three different clubs in the Bundesliga. Even though he is developing very nicely, we think the big clubs will keep a close eye on him for the time being because his finished product isn’t quite at elite standards. We believe he won’t move until the summer and that clubs won’t have committed to seek him as a top priority just yet.
Chelsea give green light for player to go
Few things at Stamford Bridge have a shorter shelf life than a homegrown player, therefore it appears like Chelsea will allow another academy product to depart the team. In this case, the man in question is Carney Chukwuemeka, who, according to Caught Offside, has fans in both Serie A and Saudi Arabia.
Head coach Enzo Maresca has apparently decided that Chukwuemeka isn’t in his future plans and is “ready to let the player leave.” It appears that Chelsea wants to sell the player “as soon as possible,” maybe due to ongoing concerns about the player’s profitability and long-term prospects. That would undoubtedly support the assertion that their goal is to get rid of him permanently.
The 3AM Verdict: If there is haste, it suggests that the team is actually worried about breaking Premier League spending regulations. However, the article also hints that they may be “flexible” in terms of a loan-to-buy agreement; if that’s the case, Chelsea supporters shouldn’t be too concerned. Chukwuemeka appears to be heading somewhere soon, whether it’s the San Siro or somewhere else. AC Milan has been linked to him in the past.
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