MANCHESTER UNITED CLOSING IN ON SEVILLA FORWARD

Manchester United are confident of signing Wissam Ben Yedder from Sevilla according to reports from England.

 

There are reports that the Red Devils have agreed on personal terms with the forward, have an agreement in place for the transfer.

However, the transfer is subject to the departure of RomeluLukaku from the club. Lukaku is believed to be closing in on a move to Italian club Inter Milan as he is keen on playing for Antonio Conte.

 

Manchester United are looking at the Ben Yedder as a possible replacement for Lukaku ahead of pre-season.

 

Ben Yedder has been excellent at the Spanish side since making the move in 2016 and considered as a bargain signing for the club. Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar

 

Solskjaer is believed to have informed Lukaku that Marcus Rashford is his first choice striker for next season. The Norwegian tactician is looking to impose his tactics next season and has placed Rashford as the centerpiece of his attack.

 

However, the club needs a second striker which makes Yedder an attractive prospect for this position.

 

Ben Yedder has a release clause of £35 million which according to United is a good fee for the player.

 

According to ​The Express, Inter Milan want a player swap transfer which would  involve Lukaku and Mauro Icardi. It is understood that this is also under consideration by the Red Devils but Manchester United don’t want the drama that the player brings with him.

Ben Yeddar is a decent signing for the club and £32 million is a good fee for the player. Meanwhile, it is understood that Manchester United Ceo is close to announcing the Director of Football for the club.

 

Former Manchester United players Darren Fletcher and Rio Ferdinand have been touted for the role alongside Steve Walsh the former Leicester transfer guru.