Manchester United are reportedly ready to splash out £23million to get their hands on AS Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is one of Badiashile’s many admirers across Europe. The versatile 19-year-old defender indeed has a host of would-be suitors.
But, after failing to land either Gabriel Magalhaes or Dayot Upamecano, Manchester United could be the youngster’s next destination.
Monaco have set a £23million price tag on Badiashile’s head. A figure, the Red Devils would be happy to shell out, as per the Daily Star.
Old Trafford chief Ed Woodward has given his blessing after the Norwegian manager made the signing of a new centre-back a priority.
Finding a reliable defender to partner Harry Maguire has always been high on Solskjaer’s list of priorities.
Manchester United had plenty of targets at the beginning of the transfer window. However, they only recently got their summer business underway.
Donny van de Beek’s arrival from Ajax has been United’s only signing so far this summer.
The hot pursuit of Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho remains atop of Solskjaer’s plans for this transfer window. But, the acquisition of a high-profile centre-back is equally significant.
Therefore, Badiashile could be United’s next recruit while waiting for Sancho’s deal to be materialized.
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