Manchester United are considering making a move for Fenerbahce left-back Ferdi Kadioglu, who caught the eye during the European Championship with Turkey and had a successful season with his club. The Red Devils have reportedly been in talks with Kadioglu’s representatives and are showing a serious interest in signing the 24-year-old defender for a reported fee of £29.9m.
While there is no agreement with Fenerbahce at the moment, Kadioglu is said to be open to a move to the Premier League and would welcome offers from English clubs. Manchester United, under the ownership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, are also looking to strengthen their squad further by targeting a new centre-back, defensive midfielder, and right-back. They have already secured the signings of Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee for a combined fee of £88m.
In addition to their interest in Kadioglu, Manchester United are also considering Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui as potential defensive reinforcements. However, negotiations with the German club are ongoing. The Red Devils have shifted their focus to other midfield targets after failing to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for Manuel Ugarte.
As the new season approaches, Manchester United are facing injury concerns with key players such as Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka potentially unavailable for the Community Shield match against Manchester City. Copa America winner Lisandro Martinez has only recently rejoined the squad and is being assessed for his availability.
Manager Erik ten Hag is closely monitoring the fitness of his players and will make decisions based on their readiness for the upcoming fixtures. Despite the challenges, he remains optimistic about the team’s prospects and is looking to integrate new signings like Zirkzee into the squad.
With Manchester United’s ongoing transfer activities and preparations for the new season, fans can expect an exciting and competitive campaign ahead. The team’s ambitions to strengthen the squad and compete for top honors demonstrate their commitment to success in the upcoming season.