Manchester United have been told they will need to spend big to secure the services of promising Italian centre-back Giorgio Scalvini.
Article continues below
Article continues below
Article continues below
- United interested in Scalvini
- Atalanta want €60 million (£52m/$66m)
- Rafael Varane set to leave this summer
-
WHAT HAPPENED?
Man United are reportedly interested in signing rising star Scalvini, who is also coveted by Juventus and Milan. Atalanta have named their price for the defender, asking suitors to pay €60 million (£52m/$66m) for his services, according to .
Advertisement
- (C)Getty Images
THE BIGGER PICTURE
After seeming well-stocked at centre-back at the start of the season, United have since seen their options wear thin. Lisandro Martinez has struggled to stay fit, while Varane has been in and out of the side — forcing an aging Jonny Evans into the lineup.
- (C)GettyImages
WHAT ERIK TEN HAG SAID
Varane figured to be a concrete option at the back for the Red Devils, but his contract is set to expire this summer. Faced with questions about the centre back's future at the club, the Man United boss has been non-commital: "We are talking with Rapha Varane and Anthony Martial and we have triggered the options on Lindelof, Hannibal and Wan-Bissaka."
- Getty Images
WHAT NEXT FOR SCALVINI?
The young defender figures to be a regular part of the Atalanta squad for the rest of the season, but could make a big money move this summer.
n8rngtd.top