It seems like Gary Neville would be in favour of Manchester United making a move for Sofyan Amrabat after being impressed by the midfielder's World Cup exploits.
04.07.2023 - 16:33 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United are among several Premier League teams monitoring Southampton's Romeo Lavia and the midfielder is very much admired by their rivals at the Etihad.
Southampton signed Lavia from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £14million last season, but the south coast side's relegation to the Championship means they could be forced to cash-in on their upcoming star. The 19-year-old was the shining light in an otherwise dismal campaign for the Saints, showing class beyond his years in central midfield.
United are keeping their options open regarding a second midfield signing this summer, with Mason Mount on the verge of becoming a Red. The midfielder underwent his medical on Monday after a £60million fee was agreed with Chelsea late last week.
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Erik ten Hag is desperate to fill gaps up top and in goal as a priority, but with the futures of Fred and Scott McTominay uncertain, the Dutchman could return for a second midfielder. Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, with reports in Italy going as far as to suggest personal terms have already been agreed.
While no approach has been made for Lavia, the Belgian is of interest to United and many other top-flight clubs. And it is no surprise given he is highly rated by City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne.
"He [Lavia] is very good," De Bruyne told Play Sports (via Hampshire Live) last year. "He's been training with us since the end of last year. If he continues his development, I think he'll be a top player."
Lavia had been a standout player
It seems like Gary Neville would be in favour of Manchester United making a move for Sofyan Amrabat after being impressed by the midfielder's World Cup exploits.
Just 43 days since Manchester City lifted the Champions League, and they are back in action again.
Here are your top Manchester City headlines for the evening of Saturday, July 22, 2023.
A few thousand fans made the trip to the impressive National Stadium to watch the players train today, it’ll be a full house when they face Yokohama F Marinos tomorrow.
Manchester City hero David Silva is reportedly set to retire due to a complex anterior cruciate ligament injury in his left knee.
Manchester United will now look to bring in a new centre-forward after welcoming Mason Mount and Andre Onana to Old Trafford already this summer.
Joao Cancelo has a future at Manchester City, despite his high-profile loan exit last season.
Manchester United are set to begin their tour of the US with a friendly against Arsenal in New York on Saturday.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is hopeful Erik ten Hag will have made the improvements necessary to challenge Manchester City next season.
Five Manchester United youngsters were drafted into the first team's training session on Saturday.
Former striker Louis Saha believes Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat would bring unrivalled qualities to Manchester United amid ongoing reports linking him with a move to Old Trafford.
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke believes Moises Caicedo is the midfielder Erik ten Hag needs to sign next.
Jay-Z’s renowned entertainment company, Roc Nation, has recently made headlines with its acquisition of TFM, a prominent Brazilian soccer agency. This strategic move solidifies Roc Nation Sports International as a global sports management industry powerhouse.TFM boasts an impressive roster of fútbol players, including Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid and Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal.
Manchester City are on course to set a new record this summer from the sales of their academy graduates.
Manchester City are reportedly being updated on Southampton's Romeo Lavia despite selling him last summer.
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford joined Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Nathan Ake at Calvin Harris' Ibiza concert this weekend.
Former Manchester United and Scotland star Gordon Strachan believes Scott McTominay must have a real think about his future at Old Trafford.
Rio Ferdinand believes Andre Onana is the man to replace David de Gea at Manchester United as the ex-defender believes a stumbling block for the deal could be Inter Milan's valuation.
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has revealed he was a Liverpool fan as a child, idolising former striker Michael Owen.
There will always be sentiment in football, it is the nature of the sport. You go on a journey with your football team and slowly but surely, new heroes are made. Players are idolised and worshipped in this game, but the time to part ways will always come around at some stage.