Journalist Claims United Will Hold Talks “Soon” About Signing 40.5M Defender With Chelsea Also Keen
Manchester United could hold talks about signing Leicester City centre-back Caglar Soyuncu “soon”, according to journalist Ekrem Konur.
The reporter says that the Red Devils have placed the Turkish international, who is valued at £40.5m on Transfermarkt, on their list of targets, with Chelsea also monitoring the player’s situation:
?Continuing their search for a stopper, Manchester United have put Caglar Soguncu on the transfer list.
?Talks with Leicester City are scheduled to take place soon.
?He is closely following Caglar Soyuncu at Chelsea#ManUtd #Manu #Chelsea #LeicesterCity
— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) June 20, 2021
Konur is not particularly reliable but the Turkish journalist may have some inside knowledge about his fellow countryman so we’ll keep you posted if a more trusted source also backs the claim.
United are said to be keen on signing a centre-half. Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane is reportedly the number one target but the Frenchman’s £80m asking price is proving problematic.
There are alternatives, including Sevilla’s Jules Kounde and Villarreal’s Pau Torres, and it could be the case that Soyuncu is being looked at as a possible option if other deals don’t work out. The 25-year-old was a regular starter for the Foxes last season, making 32 appearances in all competitions.