Man Utd want 26y/o with 14 PL g/a last term & UCL-winning left wing-back before D-day - report

Manchester United could be active as the clock ticks down to the January transfer window deadline day, and they are in the wings for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz and watching Chelsea left wing-back Ben Chilwell, according to the Daily Mail.

The Red Devils will be racing to do business in the final week of the window as they look to strengthen their squads for the final months of 2024-25, and head coach Ruben Amorim wants to strengthen in midfield and on the left wing.

Luiz is on the radar of Manchester City, who are keen on a loan deal, while Chelsea, Fulham and Nottingham Forest have also been credited with an interest in the 26-year-old.

A return to the Premier League could appeal to the former Aston Villa star after he ended last term with nine league goals and five assists, and Man United could offer him that chance.

The Old Trafford club could lose Casemiro to the Saudi Pro League, and Luiz will be the perfect replacement.

However, they are not favourites to land him, and a move to Man City could be more appealing to the Brazilian given the current struggles of the Red Devils.

Chilwell could be open to joining Man United as he is eyeing a late loan exit from the Stamford Bridge club, with a Premier League move favoured over Borussia Dortmund.

The 28-year-old 2020-21 Champions League winner is also on the radar of West Ham United, Crystal Palace and Everton, but his style of play fits the profile Amorim wants in a left wing-back, and a temporary deal could work out for both clubs.

With Alejandro Garnacho expected to leave, the Red Devils need another option on the left wing, and Chilwell has proven his defensive and attacking qualities when fully fit.

Man United need quality reinforcements before the January transfer window closes on February 3 to boost their chances of finishing the campaign strongly, and landing both Luiz and Chilwell could be huge for Amorim.

Article written by Alani .