Manchester United in talks over 35 million euros deal for Kostas Manolas
Manchester United are planning a move for Kostas Manolas.
According to the football transfer rumours in British media, Manchester United are in talks over 35 million euros deal for Kostas Manolas.
The 27-year-old has been subject to interest from various European clubs.
The Greece international joined Roma from Olympiacos for a fee in the region of 15 million euros in August 2014. His contract expires in the summer of 2022.
Manolas has scored two goals and assisted one more across all competitions this season.
As a member of Greece national football team, Manolas won 39 caps and he scored one goal.
His performances have seen him become the target of many European clubs including Manchester United.
Manchester United have built a reputation for recruiting talent from within Europe, predominantly targeting those with sell-on value and immense potential.
Kostas Manolas has been long term target of Ole Gunnar Solskjær as the manager look to bolster his defensive options for the next season.
Kostas Manolas is a traditional defender. He is solid while defending and holds his position perfectly.
According to Teamtalk, “Kostas Manolas has told Manchester United he is willing to sign for the club this summer following talks between his agent and the Premier League giants. The Roma defender has carved out a reputation for himself as one of Serie A’s best defenders and Calciomercato claims United are closing in on his signing, with his exit deal still containing a bargain €35m release clause. According to the paper, United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made the capture of Manolas one of his top targets this summer – with the entire fee likely to be offset by the same of Eric Bailly, who has fallen a long way down United’s pecking order.”
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Roma are not in a position where they need to sell and would like to keep hold of the defender, but right offer may force the club to consider a deal.
Undoubtedly he would be a fantastic recruit for Manchester United.
