DBasia.news – Ahead of the winter transfer market on January 2019, Manchester United are targeting AS Roma defender, Kostas Manolas. It’s believed that Manolas will strengthen The Red Devils defense.
One of the biggest problems of Manchester United is the defensive line. Until the 12th-week, The Red Devils got conceded 21 times. That’s more than the goal created.
The situation triggers Jose Mourinho requests to the management to recruit a new defender. Moreover, Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo didn’t perform as expected.
Some names are mentioned related to Manchester United, like Kalidou Koulibaly, Milan Skriniar, Nikola Milenkovic, Diego Godin, and recently Kostas Manolas.
Manolas is listed as the consideration due to his title as one of Europe’s tough defenders. Besides that, he also has a lot of experience to lead the defense of The Red Devils.
Not only strong in defending, but Manolas also could score the goal whenever the team get the set-piece. He could prove that by defeating Barcelona in the Champions League last season. Meanwhile, this season, the 27-year-old defender scored two goals.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Manchester United could activate the release clause in his contract. Man United could recruit Manolas worth £31,5M.
Manchester United will play against Crystal Palace in the 2018-2019 Premier League match at Old Trafford Stadium, Saturday (23/11). David De Gea and friends need the full point to leave the eighth position.