Manchester United is in advanced talks with Fulham to sign Kevin Mbabu in the January transfer window. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Man United manager Erik ten Hag is in the lead to bring the 27-year-old to Old Trafford, ahead of Italian club Monza.
The Dutchman wants to bring in a top-tier right-back to provide more solid competition and cover for Diogo Dalot.
And it appears that the United manager has made his choice.
Manchester United is in advanced talks to sign Kevin Mbabu from Fulham in the January transfer window.
That’s according to TuttoMercatoWeb who claim that Man United boss Erik ten Hag is in pole position to bring the 27-year-old to Old Trafford, ahead of Italian club Monza.
The Dutchman is keen to bring a top-class right-back to Man United to provide more solid competition and cover for Diogo Dalot.
And it seems the United manager has settled on one man in particular.
Manchester United closing in on Kevin Mbabu
TMW claims that Mbabu’s potential transfer to United from Fulham is in the ‘advanced negotiation’ stage.
The 22-capped Switzerland moved to the Premier League last summer when he joined Fulham from Wolfsburg. However, he has only made six league appearances for the Cottagers, with five of them coming off the bench.
This is undoubtedly a strange signing. Mbabu hasn’t played regularly for Fulham, so is he good enough for United? That is debatable.
However, the Swiss right-back does have the attributes needed to succeed in England. He’s 6ft tall, with a stocky build, and is strong as an ox.
The Fulham man possesses impressive pace and is an attacking full-back in every sense – something that Ten Hag is desperate for.
There’s no word on how much the fee will be. Mbabu, on the other hand, could be a good signing for United if the price is right.
Fans may have to put their faith in Ten Hag on this one. And who knows, maybe the Swiss defender will find a new level at Old Trafford.
