Manchester United are expected to revamp their midfield this summer.
Casemiro is leaving as a free agent, while Manuel Ugarte could be sold after failing to establish himself as the ultimate heir to the Brazilian.
Those are moves that leave INEOS with no choice but to splash the cash to remake their midfield and build an engine room they can rely on while competing on multiple fronts.
Sandro Tonali top Carrick target
Several brilliant midfielders have already been linked, but Michael Carrick has asked United’s decision-makers to push for Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali.
And while the Manchester Reds may well try to please their head coach by landing his dream signing, obstacles have already emerged.
First, there is the ridiculously high transfer fee Newcastle are demanding.
Arsenal looking to disrupt United’s Tonali pursuit
Second, and perhaps more concerning, is what Tuttomercatoweb are now reporting. According to the Italian outlet, Arsenal are revisiting their interest in Tonali.
In January, there were murmurs that the midfielder had been offered to the Gunners, but they never acted on it.
Now, however, the report from Italy claims, “The two clubs are in contact to determine the possible deal’s margins and figures.”
If Arsenal and Newcastle are truly in talks over Tonali, that should worry United greatly.
Their push for a deal, knowing full well that United want him too, could complicate any potential St James’ Park exit.
More damagingly, it could hand Newcastle the confidence to hold firm on their sky-high asking price, which would be bad news for any suitor.
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