Manchester United are close to ushering in the new INEOS era with Sir Dave Brailsford likely to play a major role in overseeing it.
28.10.2023 - 06:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Scott McTominay is among a four-man shortlist to have been drawn up by Newcastle as they look to replace Sandro Tonali in January, according to reports.
Tonali has been handed a 10-month ban by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) for breaching their betting rules. The Italian midfielder admitted to placing bets on football, including AC Milan games in which he played.
Newcastle were one of several sides to express an interest in McTominay over the summer and the Manchester United midfielder was up for sale. And now The Mirror reports that Eddie Howe's side have 'continued to track' the Scotland international ahead of an approach in January.
McTominay looked set to be phased out of the United squad this season but earned himself a place in Erik ten Hag's plans with that dramatic brace against Brentford. It is not known whether the Reds would be open to a sale, but the arrivals of Mason Mount and Sofyan Amrabat have left their midfield overpopulated.
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Elsewhere, Italian outlet Calciomercato reports that United have been linked with a January swoop for midfielder Tijjani Reijnders.
Ten Hag has identified central midfield as one of four key areas to strengthen, although serious investment will likely not come until next summer. The 25-year-old is outlined as a potential target by the Italian outlet, having impressed with AC Milan.
Paris Saint-Germain are also interested and the report adds that a would-be fee around the €40million mark would tempt the Serie Aside into considering a sale. Reijnders' current contract runs until 2028, meaning Stefano Pioli's
Manchester United are close to ushering in the new INEOS era with Sir Dave Brailsford likely to play a major role in overseeing it.
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