Manchester United head into this weekend preparing for their return to the FA Cup when they make the short journey to League One's Wigan Athletic.
20.12.2023 - 21:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United are considering a swoop for Galatasaray star Mauro Icardi when the transfer market reopens, according to reports, but are braced for competition to secure his signature.
United spent £183million this summer including a substantial outlay on Rasmus Hojlund. However, the Denmark striker has yet to open his account in the Premier League.
The club are, meanwhile, considering their options for further additions in attacking quarters and Anthony Martial could also move on. MEN Sport understands United are open to receiving offers for Martial and up to four other players - including Raphael Varane and Casemiro - during the January window.
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Reports from Football Transfers state Icardi, who played and scored against United in the Champions League this season, has been earmarked as a possible winter target. The 30-year-old Argentine has 17 goals in 25 games so far this campaign in all competitions for the Turkish side.
Icardi moved to the club from Paris Saint-Germain for €10million last summer. He signed a three-year contract upon arrival.
Elsewhere, reports from The Telegraph indicate Tottenham are ready to launch a pursuit of United-linked Genoa defender Radu Dragusin. The 21-year-old has earned rave reviews for his performances with the Serie A outfit and could be available for around £26million should he leave in January.
United wanted to sign a centre-back this summer but were effectively roadblocked when Harry Maguire rejected his proposed £30million transfer to West Ham. Maguire, 30, later returned to the starting XI at Old Trafford before a recent injury.
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Manchester United head into this weekend preparing for their return to the FA Cup when they make the short journey to League One's Wigan Athletic.
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