Manchester United Real Madrid are preparing to try to sign one of Italian football's most respected stars amid reports that he has a “big chance” of leaving his parent club.
Manchester United's left-back problems continue
United, as they have done for many years, have a left-back crisis. Injured Luke Shaw will be permanently sidelined once again and there is currently no idea when he will return, while Tyrell Malacia has only just returned after more than a year out, and is struggling for form.
In the 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at the weekend, the Dutchman was hooked in the first half after a lackluster display left him struggling to cope with the impressive Justin Kluivert, who scored Bournemouth's second goal from the penalty spot of the day. Some fans have since called Malacia out on it “Never play for Manchester United again.”.
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United's problems at left-back have also been exacerbated by the poor form of Diogo Dalot, and the fact that new coach Ruben Amorim likes to play with three central defenders and two wing-backs.
United simply do not have players who can operate effectively in those new-look wide roles at the moment, other than perhaps Noussair Mazraoui, yet he is far more comfortable on the right flank than on the left.
United are 'ready' to sign Theo Hernandez
To solve their left-back woes, United are reportedly preparing to try to sign AC Milan and France star Theo Hernandez. The 27-year-old is under contract with Milan until 2026, but has found himself out of favor with coach Paulo Fonseca in recent weeks.
Hernandez only came off the bench against Hellas Verona this weekend, while he did not feature at all against Genoa last week. MilanLive, per Sports Witness, report that the player's agent has held a meeting with the Rossoneri, but no progress has been made when it comes to a new deal.
As a result, Chances of Hernandez leaving San Siro in the near future are “very high”MilanLive claims the Red Devils are said to be 'ready to attack' for the defender.
Hernandez, Which is worth 42 million pounds sterlingis widely regarded as one of the best left-backs in the world and would certainly be a huge upgrade over the current options United have in his position. AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini is among Hernandez's admirers. Back in September, the France international scored his 29th goal for Milan, equaling the former captain's club record for goals scored by a defender.
“One victory and 29 goals with Milan. I am happy to have my role model, Paolo Maldini. “Forza Milan,” Hernandez wrote. Instagram After scoring in a 3-0 win over Lecce.
Maldini replied: “Grand Theo. The difference is that I did it for 25 years, and it only took five years! You are special.”