Man Utd lining up move for Zeno Debast

Manchester United are ramping up their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon star Zeno Debast, with scouts keeping a close eye on the Belgian defender as the January transfer window approaches, according to Caught Offside. United Shift Focus to Defence After a summer heavily focused on attacking reinforcements — with Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko all arriving at Old Trafford — the Red Devils are now turning their attention to tightening up the backline. Reports suggest United are preparing a potential £35 million bid for Debast. However, that figure is well below the 21-year-old’s £69 million release clause. Sporting could be open to negotiations, especially given a 15% sell-on clause owed to Debast’s former club Anderlecht. Why Debast Fits the Bill Debast joined Sporting from Anderlecht in the summer of 2024 and wasted no time making an impact in Portugal. Initially deployed as a central defender under Ruben Amorim, he was later shifted into a defensive midfield role when Amorim adjusted his tactical setup. The Belgian impressed in both positions, completing 90% of his passes, averaging over four recoveries per game, and even chipping in with goal contributions. His versatility and composure on the ball have quickly elevated him into [...]

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