Manchester United are in the race for Moussa Diaby and ready to rival Newcastle United in the hunt for the French winger.
According to Florian Plettenberg, Manchester United could rival Newcastle United in the chase for Moussa Diaby. Bayer Leverkusen could consider offers for the €70-80 million-rated attacker, provided his asking price is met by those interested from the Premier League.
Manchester United are making essential plans to bring key stars into their setup. Erik ten Hag will begin an inquest into some of the shortcomings this season, which they could yet salvage with the FA Cup and returning to the Champions League.
They are current favorites ahead of Liverpool to achieve the latter, as they only need a point from their two remaining games. Beyond that, Ten Hag will seriously look at the club’s plans and bring key players that would plug the gaps in a few essential positions of their squad.
Ten Hag might bring a new winger to bolster the attack from the wide areas. Neymar was mentioned as a target recently, but such ambitions may prove unrealistic financially. Ten Hag has consistently brought in young attackers and remains keen to nurture a young group of players in his squad.
For instance, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony are considered important parts of the attacking setup alongside Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho. However, Ten Hag might look to bring in another wide attacker, with Moussa Diaby a likely target for Manchester United.
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso considers the €70-80 million-rated attacker very important to his plans. Yet, if an offer comes in from the Premier League close to their valuations, the German side may not stop the winger from leaving. For now, Diaby has a few high-profile suitors from England.
Manchester United are reportedly waiting to understand their situation before they commit to huge sums for players. The €70-80 million-rated Leverkusen attacker falls in that category, but the Red Devils must swiftly decide before their rivals swoop in.
Arsenal has a big interest in Diaby, but Newcastle United keeps constant tabs on the attacker. The magpies have the financial muscle to complete major deals, and they might consider bringing in the €70-80 million-rated attacker as a marquee signing.
With both teams likely to play in the Champions League in addition to Arsenal, Diaby will consider all three before making a firm decision. As for Eddie Howe, he wants to bring in a wide attacker to improve the performance in the final third.
A battle could ensue between Manchester United and Newcastle United, maybe even Arsenal. The price table may seen too high for these clubs for now, something they might look to negotiate with Leverkusen to bring in down.
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Newcastle: £180k-a-week star might be ‘open’ to move to St James’ Park
Newcastle United’s £180k p/w target could be ‘open’ to St, James’ Park switch.
Newcastle United should consider a move for Roberto Firmino at the end of the season, transfer insider Dean Jones revealed to GIVEMESPORT.
Firmino waved an emotional goodbye to the Anfield faithful last weekend, with Jones expecting interest in his signature to come from Newcastle.
Newcastle United transfer news – Roberto Firmino
With a top-four finish already in the bag, Newcastle’s improvement under Eddie Howe continues to go from strength to strength, as the ex-Bournemouth manager will now lead his side into Europe’s premier competition.
As such, the caliber of players available to Newcastle in the market is also set to increase, with the North-East outfit set for a busy summer of incomings and outgoings.
One name tipped with a move to St. James’ Park is Firmino, who is set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer.
Former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given has tipped Firmino to join Howe’s side, insisting the Brazilian is still a “top player” who could “do really well” for a couple of seasons (BBC Radio Five Live via Chronicle Live).
And with the added pressure of Champions League football next season, it’s claimed landing a player with the experience and pedigree of Firmino could prove crucial to Newcastle’s chances in the competition.
What has Dean Jones said about Firmino to Newcastle?
When asked about what’s next for Firmino after leaving Liverpool, transfer insider Jones raised the possibility of Newcastle as his next destination.
On Firmino’s to Newcastle, Jones said: “If he showed a desire to stay in the Premier League and was open to what Newcastle was going to do with him, then absolutely, I think that could be a path to explore.”
What would Firmino bring to Newcastle if he joined this summer?
According to Understat, Newcastle is underperforming their expected goals this season in the Premier League by 8.46.
It suggests Howe’s side has lacked a killer goalscorer, with Firmino presenting the Magpies with the perfect option to add to their attack.
Boasting 110 goals during his time at Liverpool, Firmino would arrive at Newcastle not only as an experienced Premier League goal-getter but also as a continental one too.
Firmino won the Champions League while on Liverpool’s books and could be key to Newcastle’s Champions League campaign next season.
The £180,000-per-week earner has scored 26 times in European competition throughout his career, and while he may be on the wrong side of 30, there is nothing to suggest Firmino can’t continue competing at the highest level.
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