In a move that signals their intent to reclaim a seat at Europe's top table, Manchester United have thrust themselves into the race for Inter Milan's...
In a move that signals their intent to reclaim a seat at Europe's top table, Manchester United have thrust themselves into the race for Inter Milan's formidable defensive stalwart, Alessandro Bastoni. The Italian international, long admired by Barcelona, was thought to be on the verge of a Camp Nou switch. However, the powers that be at Old Trafford have now entered the fray, prepared to pay the lion's share of the. ��70m release clause to bring the centre back to the Premier League. GoalZaza understands that United's hierarchy see this as a statement signing, a clear message that the club's rebuilding project is taking no prisoners. Barcelona, despite their well known interest in the player, have been unable to complete the deal due to their own financial constraints. In the scheme of things, this gives the Red Devils a clear advantage. Should the move materialize, Bastoni's composure on the ball and reading of the game would add a new layer of resilience to Erik ten Hag's backline. It remains to be seen if the Nigerian international Victor Osimhen, who has been linked with both clubs in the past, will have a role to play in any potential swap or future negotiations. At the end of the day, this is a transfer battle that could define the summer window. Here in Lagos, the viewing centres along the Ikeja axis will erupt in heated debate if this deal goes through. Fans gathered at the popular Football Viewing Centre in Surulere will be divided between those who believe Bastoni is the missing piece for United and others who argue the money should be spent on a clinical striker. The shouts of 'Omo, make we see am!' will fill the air as the transfer sagas unfold on the big screens, with every update from GoalZaza greeted by a chorus of opinion and passion that only Nigerian football supporters can muster.
