Manchester United are looking to bolster their squad and is interested in Pau Torres and Darwin Nunez. And, in the last week, the same source has claimed that deals for both players are ‘close.’ Erik ten Hag is eager for Manchester United to get their recruitment right as they seek to win the Premier League title for the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson ruled the roost in 2013.
United is being linked with a number of players as the summer transfer window approaches.
And links to Torres and Nunez have grown stronger in the last seven days, with the pair excelling for Villarreal and Benfica, respectively, last season.
United was interested in Torres a year ago, but under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, they settled for Raphael Varane instead.
And earlier this week, GiveMeSport’s Dean Jones stated that sources close to the player were adamant that a move was ‘close.’
“I think, from what I understand, a lot of people close to Pau Torres do see this deal as one that is still gathering pace,” he said.
“People close to the player say it is close and Villarreal thinks there’s a good chance it will happen.”
That update came just days after Jones said a deal for Nunez was “extremely close.”
“One source described this deal to United to me as ‘extremely close,'” he said.
“From what I’ve heard, they see Atletico Madrid as their main rivals to sign him, but obviously, there are a lot of people looking all over Europe.”
“If Darwin does join United, it will be a fantastic signing for the Ten Hag era.”
If United does sign the pair, it will provide Ten Hag with the fast start he desires.
Regarding Torres, his arrival would come at a time when Eric Bailly, Phil Jones, and Axel Tuanzebe are expected to leave.
It’s feasible he’d slot in alongside Varane, which would also spell trouble for club captain Harry Maguire.
Maguire had a torrid campaign last time out, with his form regressing under both Solskjaer and Rangnick.
And it would also mean Victor Lindelof having to spend more time on the bench, too, than he’s normally used to.
If United land Nunez, he could challenge Cristiano Ronaldo for a starting berth.
Though Ronaldo netted an impressive 24 goals across all competitions, he can’t go on forever at the age of 37.
Additionally, Nunez could also play on the left-hand side of United’s attack.
That would potentially mean moving Jadon Sancho to the opposite flank, with the England international previously playing there at times for Borussia Dortmund.
And it would also damage Marcus Rashford’s chances of securing regular game time.
Rashford has been linked with moves to the likes of Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona in recent months.
Yet even if Nunez arrives, it’s hard to see United getting rid of their academy graduate at the current moment in time.
The Red Devils also have interest in other players as the start of the summer transfer window nears.
They are still interested in Ajax’s Jurrien Timber, despite the fact that he has stated that he would prefer to stay in the Netherlands.
Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong is also on their radar.
United have also emerged as possible suitors for N’Golo Kante, whose long-term future at Chelsea is uncertain.
