Man Utd can sign £41m UCL star in January after update, Omar Berrada wants him - opinion
Manchester United have had a difficult Premier League campaign and they are placed 13th in the table after 17 games played.
The club have struggled in the final third with only 21 goals scored, while their defensive record has also been unconvincing lately.
Under new manager Ruben Amorim, the left wing-back position has been problematic.
Diogo Dalot and Tyrell Malacia have started regularly in the role, but both have been defensively and offensively poor.
With Luke Shaw injured again, United need an upgrade. We believe the club should sign AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez.
Hernandez’s current deal with the Rossoneri expires in the summer of 2026. No progress has been made over a renewal with his agent.
Milan Live recently reported that his chances of leaving are ‘very high’, and United are ‘ready to go on the attack’ for his signature.
His relationship with Milan manager Paulo Fonseca has also become strained. The Red Devils have a big chance to capitalise on this.
Hernandez would be a perfect fit at left wing-back
The France international has been a key performer for the Rossoneri.
Hernandez had an exceptional 2023/24 season with 16 goal contributions from 46 games. The left-back has continued his good form with four goal involvements from 19 outings.
The ex-Real Madrid man has also excelled with his defensive work. He has won 62 percent of his duels this campaign, with almost four recoveries and two clearances per game.
Hernandez has likewise impressed with his distribution. He has completed 90 percent of his passes.
The defender can provide the balance in attack and defence from the left wing-back role for United.
Milan value him at around £41 million, but United can capitalise on his contract stand-off with the Rossoneri to negotiate a lesser price when the transfer window reopens.
United CEO Omar Berrada has already identified him as a top target. If United can’t afford a permanent deal, a loan with an obligation to buy next summer could be agreed.
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Article written by Sri Aswin .